Snoop Dogg Ditches Spotify for Tune.FM, Embraces Blockchain Streaming

Hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg made waves in the music industry by announcing his decision to move his entire catalog to Tune.FM, a blockchain-based streaming platform that offers artists greater control over their earnings. In the process, Snoop didn’t hold back his criticism of Spotify, making it clear that he was done with the platform.

“I don’t f**k with Spotify anymore. I’m only on Tune.FM,” he told Billboard after revealing his new partnership.

Snoop’s latest single, “Spaceship Party,” will be the first project to debut exclusively on Tune.FM. The rapper also plans to transition his extensive music catalog to the platform, further cementing his commitment to Web3 technology.

Andrew Antar, founder and CEO of Tune.FM, expressed his excitement about the collaboration. “We are thrilled to welcome Snoop Dogg as the face of Tune.FM. Snoop is the OG pioneer who is always on the cutting edge of technology and new ways of doing business. He totally gets it, and we are ready to take on the world together.”

Snoop Dogg’s decision to leave Spotify comes after he previously revealed that he made an alarmingly low amount from a billion streams on the platform. Speaking on the Business Untitled podcast, he explained, “They just sent me some sht from Spotify, where I got a billion streams. My publisher hit me. I said, ‘Break that down, how much money is that?’ That sht wasn’t even $45,000.”

Spotify has since responded to Snoop’s claims, pushing back against his statements in a conversation with TMZ Hip Hop. “We can’t speak to endorsement deals for Web3 companies but … $45K for a billion streams? It’s well documented that a billion streams on Spotify generates millions of dollars to rights holders. It’s unfortunate to hear that Spotify’s payments didn’t make it through to Snoop,” a Spotify spokesperson said. “Snoop’s a legend and, hopefully now that he owns Death Row Records, he’s seeing more of that money.”

As Snoop Dogg continues to embrace blockchain-based solutions, his move to Tune.FM could signal a shift for other artists looking to take more control over their music revenue. With Web3 technology gaining momentum, this decision could mark a turning point in how artists navigate the digital streaming era.