Legendary professional wrestler and two-time WWE Hall of Famer, Ric Flair, has often transcended the boundaries of the wrestling world. His influence reached the music industry with the track ‘Ric Flair Drip,’ which became a cultural hit. However, he recently disclosed that his financial compensation from the song was minimal compared to its success.
The 2017 hit “Ric Flair Drip” was crafted by musicians Offset and Metro Boomin, who found inspiration in Flair’s illustrious persona. Flair featured in the song’s music video after Offset extended an invitation.
In a conversation on the JAXXON PODCAST, Ric Flair expressed his dissatisfaction with the earnings discrepancy from the endeavor. While others involved reportedly earned $48 million, Flair received just $39,000. He attributed this to not having an agent or contract to negotiate his portion of the profits, a consequence of his health problems at the time.
“The damndest story (he spoke of regarding the Ric Flair Drip song). I’d just gotten out of the hospital. I actually had the stoma bag on. I had a stoma for a year when I got out. The bag, right? Attached to my intestine, and I had just gotten out of the hospital. I didn’t have an agent. So, they made $48 million, I made 39 grand. That song went seven-times platinum. I didn’t have a contract with them. Offset said, ‘You wanna do it?’ I said, ‘Yeah’, and I didn’t have an agent because I had no memory for six months after I got out.”
Flair also mentioned a heart attack incident during his final match. Nevertheless, this missed financial opportunity is irreversible for The Nature Boy.
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FAQs About Ric Flair and ‘Ric Flair Drip’
- What is ‘Ric Flair Drip’?
- ‘Ric Flair Drip’ is a hit song released in 2017 by Offset and Metro Boomin, which was inspired by the professional wrestler Ric Flair. The song’s popularity skyrocketed, and it has been certified multi-platinum.
- Did Ric Flair profit from the song ‘Ric Flair Drip’?
- While Ric Flair did make some money from his appearance in the song’s music video, he only earned $39,000. In contrast, those who directly profited from the song’s success made significantly more, around $48 million collectively.
- Why did Ric Flair make so little from the song?
- According to Flair, his lack of representation in the form of an agent or contract at the time led to his minimal earnings. His health issues, including a memory lapse of six months following hospitalization, also played a role.
Conclusion
Ric Flair’s admission of receiving a relatively small sum from the commercial success of ‘Ric Flair Drip’ serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of legal representation in any form of agreement or collaboration. His experiences highlight the unpredictable nature of cross-industry ventures and the need for well-structured contracts to ensure fair compensation. Despite the setback, Ric Flair remains an iconic figure whose influence continues to permeate various aspects of pop culture.