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Grimes, who once banked $5.8 million in 20 minutes by selling crypto art, says she's made more from NFTs than from her entire music career

Aug 10, 2023 · 1 min read · 812 points
Grimes, who once banked $5.8 million in 20 minutes by selling crypto art, says she's made more from NFTs than from her entire music career
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Grimes’ 2021 NFT drop netted her $5.8 million, but the artist says the NFT and crypto space "got polluted fast" with people trying to make money.

Highlights

  • Grimes says she has made more money selling NFTs than her entire music career.
  • The Canadian musician says she made $5.8 million in less than 20 minutes from selling the tokens in 2021.
  • Grimes recently offered to split 50% of royalties with anyone who made a song featuring her AI vocals.
  • The artist says the NFT and crypto space “got polluted fast” with people trying to make money, but not everyone else is trying to profit from the venture, he says.
  • The musician dropped out of school in 2011 and released her breakout album “Visions” in 2012.
  • For confidential support call the Samaritans on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or click here for details.

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