After telling how much Wild ‘N Out and other shows paid him, Michael Blackson said, “Most n***as on TV are broke”

A comedian’s TV check was said to have been only 64 cents, which got a lot of attention on social media.

When Michael Blackson posted a video of some residual checks he got from past TV outings, like on Wild ‘N Out, they quickly went viral. As he laughed through the bills, the comic made it clear that being famous on TV and having a lot of money are not always the same thing.

Blackson went through a number of checks in front of the camera, joking about the amounts while criticizing how people think about artists and TV stars. One of the checks shown in the video was said to be worth only 64 cents, which became the topic of discussion on social media right away.

The comedian used the situation to say that many performers who come on TV often aren’t exactly making a lot of money from reruns or residual payments. People often think of TV stars as living fancy lives, but Blackson said that the truth behind entertainment checks can be completely unique when the cameras stop rolling.

Fans were shocked by the low payments and asked how residuals are calculated in the entertainment business today. The talk quickly spread online. Others said that talks are still going on about streaming platforms, syndication rights, and how to fairly pay actors, comics, and other artists whose work keeps making content for networks.

That being said, Blackson was able to make the situation funny while also making an important point. His message was easy to understand: just because someone is on TV doesn’t mean that their money matches their worth.