Much was made when Troy Ave's 2015 album Major Without A Deal sold fewer than 5000 copies -- and only 30 physical copies -- in its first week.

At the time, Troy explained that because of the independent status he was stunting in his album's title he can make bank even if his numbers look more cardboard than gold

We're not sure how much anyone bought that.

Fast forward four years and Troy has made the case that his music career is a real thing by posting his pretty decent 17K publishing check from October.

 

 

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one of the reasons why they hate is cause I make better music and I own all my $hit! most these rappers lease, rent, beg and borrow. They gettin pimped by Major labels then flexing like they a boss 😂😂 I own all my cars, homes, jewelry & publishing! Drop a 💸✅✅✅✅💪 if U into ownership like a real boss #PostYaPublishingCheckChallenge 🤣🤣🤣🤣 #WhiteChristmas7 on the way & @gigpsbrand sale coming too

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"One of the reasons why they hate is cause I make better music and I own all my $hit! most these rappers lease, rent, beg and borrow. They gettin pimped by Major labels then flexing like they a boss 😂😂 I own all my cars, homes, jewelry & publishing! Drop a 💸✅✅✅✅💪 if U into ownership like a real boss," he bragged.

Do you really think he owns the Maserati he drives around in from music?