

With her distinct voice and candid conversations, Jemele Hill has gained a considerable following in the podcasting realm. Her podcast, ‘Jemele Hill is Unbothered,’ provides listeners with engaging content and diverse guest appearances since its debut on Spotify in 2019. Moreover, Hill‘s ability to tackle controversial topics and spark meaningful discussions has contributed to the success of her show.
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Hill made headlines when she publicly called on Spotify to pay $100 million to a black person, highlighting the massive deal secured by Joe Rogan. Her challenge aimed to shed light on the racial disparities and pay gaps that exist within the industry. Soon, the bold statement sparked a wave of discussions and debates across social media platforms.
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Following Hill‘s challenge, reports began circulating that Spotify had canceled her podcast deal. This caused widespread speculation and confusion among her fanbase. Moreover, the news triggered a flurry of reactions on the internet, with many expressing disappointment and concern at it.
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Jemele Hill clears the air after her controversial demands to be paid like Joe Rogan
To address the mounting speculation, Hill took to social media to clear the air regarding the reports of her podcast’s cancellation. In a tweet, she refuted the rumors, stating no one canceled her podcast. Moreover, she even claimed that she had never requested $100 million from Spotify.
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People: A lot of what’s been reported just isn’t true. My podcast hasn’t been cancelled. I never asked Spotify for $100M. This shit is truly comical.
Next week’s guest is: Sabrina Elba.
In the coming weeks: Blair Underwood, Kasi Lemmons, JR Smith, Kenny Latimore and more.… https://t.co/L9v4Ce61xS
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) June 3, 2023
“People: A lot of what’s been reported just isn’t true. My podcast hasn’t been cancelled. I never asked Spotify for $100M. This sh*t is truly comical”, Hill wrote in her tweet. This confused many of her fans, as she had publicly challenged Spotify for a Joe Rogan-esque paycheck. However, it is true that she did not directly ask Spotify for it. Rather, she issued a public challenge.
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Going ahead, Hill‘s tweet also provided an update on upcoming guests for her show. This suggested that new episodes of the podcast were on the horizon. According to Hill’s tweet, Sabrina Elba is her next guest on the podcast.
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It is worth noting these next episodes are covered under the current contract between Hill & Spotify. Also, the podcaster has also not confirmed whether she will be renewing her contract with Spotify or not. What are your opinions about this recent controversy? Do let us know in the comments below.
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