In the glitzy world of reality TV, where drama reigns supreme, one name is making headlines that would make even the most seasoned reality stars gasp in disbelief. Ceaser Emanuel, known for his role on ‘Black Ink Crew New York,’ recently spilled the tea on VH1’s cash cow, exposing a scandalous truth that has sent shockwaves through the industry.
In a jaw-dropping revelation during an exclusive interview on the Bagfuel podcast, hosted by DJ Esso and Hynaken, Ceaser Emanuel opened the Pandora’s box. He dared to ask the question that had been haunting him, “How much advertisement money did Black Ink Crew make for the whole 10-year span?”
Emanuel responded, “I was just curious, right… I had my lawyer look into it. [I asked him], ‘How much advertisement money [did] Black Ink make for the whole 10-year span?’ Bro, when he brought the numbers back, I p****d my f*****g pants.”
Emanuel alleges that Black Ink Crew raked in a whopping $1.2 billion in advertisement profits. Yes, you read that right, billion with a ‘B.’ However, the shocking part is that Emanuel and the cast allegedly didn’t receive a single dime from this staggering amount.
As if that wasn’t enough to raise eyebrows, Emanuel revealed another bombshell. He claims that he doesn’t receive any residual checks from the series, despite it remaining on streaming platforms like Peacock. Residuals, typically long-term payments negotiated by unions for reruns and subsequent airings, seem to have eluded the former Black Ink star. When questioned about residuals, Emanuel responded with a baffled, “Residual what, bro?”
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Reality TV veteran Tami Roman weighed in, shedding light on the harsh realities of the industry. She explained, “Reality stars are not actors BUT if networks play the season & let it go, the pay is appropriate-you get what you negotiate. However if networks are going to license & continue streaming that season & past seasons in perpetuity, the people who were apart of those seasons should be compensated. Unfortunately there is no union for reality tv so networks will continue to make money & not have to pay residuals
Talk show host Quentin Latham, known as Funky Dinvea, also added his two cents, saying, “There is no amount of negotiating they could have done. This is how the entire reality tv environment is structured.”
Ceaser Emanuel’s revelations have ignited a firestorm of debate in the world of reality TV. It’s a story of staggering riches, missed opportunities, and the harsh truth behind the glitz and glamour.
