It looks like Flying Lotus has touched off some sort of production rebellion.
The day after Lotus called rap artists "rape artists" for not paying producers, production group J.U.S.T.I.C.E League went in on Twitter, and took down Chance The Rapper and Jay Z in the process.
In the rant, J.U.S.T.I.C.E League accused Chance of not paying for beats, and implies TIDAL are royalty deadbeats.
. @flyinglotus is right. Y u think we aint been working with ur favorite rappers lately? I doubt that @chancetherapper even pays producers
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
I'm thankful we came up when the industry and artist still respected producers and our fees. I feel really bad for the new guys... — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
Recently high level execs @ major labels say, they love us and we're one of the best ever, but they're scared of us becuse of our fees...
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
if u do favors & cut our rate, labels dont even want to give you all your producer points on a contract! Lol they nothing but bloodsuckers — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
On top of the fuckery, the music industry is probably THE MOST RACIST business ever. Black music is in turmoil financially & creatively
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
I see it with my own eyes in the offices everyday. White artists get trips to Monaco, black artist get bottles of Hennessy and weed. — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
The worst perpetrators of racism in the industry, treating us like shit is our own people!!! Its like they secret agents of white supremacy!
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
I ain't no whistle blower, but I know for a FACT, ONE streaming service hasn't paid out ANY royalties. It ain't Spotify or Apple Music... — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
Definitely thankful for @EMPIRE They do great business and pay ON TIME! There are still good people in the music industry
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
Music industry has been good to us and our career, it's just a shame to see what it's doing to the young guys now. And it's LEGAL..smh — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
For the record, there are a shit ton of streaming companies....don't put words in my mouth.
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
@nascent_ good to hear, we still waiting… — J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
I love when rappers act like they doing u a favor by using your beat. lol nah bruh...WE make u sound good #ProducersUnite
— J.U.S.T.I.C.E LEAGUE (@JusticeLeague) June 16, 2016
There is a lot to unpack here.
But what do you think of the Tweets?