Akon Says The Richest People In Music Are Not The Artistes

Fame may grab the headlines, but according to Akon, it does not always come with the fortune people imagine.

The Senegalese-American singer recently challenged the belief that artistes sit at the top of the financial ladder, arguing that many of the industry’s most recognizable faces earn less than fans expect.

While luxury cars, designer clothes and lavish lifestyles dominate social media, he believes those images often hide a very different reality.

In the music industry, the artiste is the last to get paid. He is the broke one but he is the most famous. If you want to be broke and famous, be the artiste.

Behind every hit song is a long list of people who profit from the business side of music.

Producers, songwriters, managers, agents and attorneys may not enjoy the same level of fame, but Akon says they often walk away with a larger share of the money.

But if you want to make real money go to other sectors of music business, like the producer, songwriter, manager, agent and attorney. There are so many areas in the entertainment field that you can really maximise.