Snoop Dogg has officially announced a partnership with Tune.FM, a web3 music streaming platform designed to provide artists with more control and transparency in revenue.
The rapper revealed his move on February 27, 2025 with the exclusive release of his new single. Spaceship Party,tune.fm
In a candid statement, Snoop revealed that he is no longer associated with Spotify. “I’m not using Spotify anymore. Snoop told Billboard in an interview on February 28th. In particular, the rapper’s frustration from his experience with the platform’s payment system after he paid under $45,000 for a billion streams comes from his experience with the platform’s payment system. He spoke about the moment. Untitled Podcasts for Businessexplains how his publisher destroyed revenue from his large stream count. “That sh*t wasn’t even $45,000,” he said.
Spotify responds to Snoop’s claims and admits the inconsistency, but maintains that a billion streams on the platform typically generate millions of dollars for rights holders. The company suggested that Snoop, now owner of Death Row Records, could potentially earn more from his music. However, complaints about Snoop’s system led him to Tune.fm. FM is a blockchain-based platform that instantly pays for cryptocurrency Jam based on the number of seconds the music is streaming.
The move to Tune.fm could indicate a change in the music industry. This is because more artists are exploring Web3 alternatives to traditional streaming services. With Snoop Dogg at the helm, Tune.FM aims to provide a more equitable, artist-friendly future with music streaming that keeps artists in control of content and revenue.