Summer Walker Addresses 2017 Record Contract: 'Over the Years My Deal Has Changed Many Times'

Summer Walker shared on her Instagram Stories a message addressing a 'Rolling Stone' article that gave details about her "brutal" record deal from 2017.

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Summer Walker has finally addressed a Rolling Stone article that revealed details of her previous recording contract.

In documents obtained byRolling Stone, Walker was allegedly in a “lopsided record deal.” In 2017 versions of Walker’s agreements with label and management company Love Renaissance (LVRN), Walker was offered a low advance payment and a low royalty rate by current industry standards. Music managers and lawyers who reviewed a draft of the contract advised their clients not to agree to the terms. More than one manager described the deal as “brutal.”

LVRN management has denied RS’ claims.

The co-founder of Summer’s label says the details about her deal from Rolling Stone aren’t true and that they have a smear campaign against them. pic.twitter.com/MkqiN9p3f3

— Rap Alert (Backup) (@rapalert4) November 5, 2021

Now Walker, who just released her Still Over It album, has cleared the air on her IG Stories.

“I’ve been seeing a lot of chatter online. I didn’t say anything because I wanted to say focused on releasing my album. Now let me clear the air,” she wrote. “What that article said is not my current record deal. Over the years my deal has changed many times. I’ve always had my own representation and full support from LVRN. Thank you to my fans for always having my back and for all of the love ya’ll keep showing my new album. Appreciate y’all!!”

This is a photo of Summer Walker.

In first-week projections, Still Over It is expected to go No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.

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