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Jay-Z Pays $100 For Mixtape

10/11/2013
. (Radio.com) Nipsey Hussle has drummed up publicity in merely launching "the world's first $100 album." The L.A. rapper set up a pop-up shop in L.A. where his mixtape, Crenshaw, was sold along with a line of related clothing to his fans. While many questioned who would in fact buy a mixtape for $100, it turns out the answer is: Jay Z.

Hova took to his website, Life+Times, to post a photo of his 100 copies of Crenshaw. Jay being Jay, he even sort of took credit for it, captioning the pic with his own #NewRules slogan (i.e., the new rules of the music biz circa 2013).

Hussle was quick to thank HOVA with a double-edged tweet, taking a swing at major labels and 360 deals. Hussle's promotional efforts center around his slogan #NewBusinessModel where he says "#F***TheMiddleMan."

In an interview with Rap Radar, Hussle justified his steep price tag. "The reason I chose to charge $100 each copy and only start with 1000 units is because I tailor making my music for those who are listening," Hussle said. "It's not about stepping outside of what I'm known for in hopes of new discovery. What that means less is fans that are better served. (Kinda like the effect of less kids in a classroom leading to a better education). more on this story

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