Unpaid Invoices is your guide through the often unpredictable water of the creative industry. We aim to empower you with knowledge, inspiration, and a supportive community to help you thrive as a multi-faceted creative professional. Join Keirra and Denique as they delve into the world of freelancing, being a corporate creative, and those just starting their creative careers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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January 27, 20261 hr 34 min
Guest Mike Spencer: Photography, Creative Collaboration & Industry Double Standards
Photographer Mike Spencer joins to talk the business and craft of photography — model releases, creative collabs, and building a sustainable practice. The hosts also unpack Florida's proposed 50% OnlyFans sin tax, Bella Hadid's brand accountability moment, the Corey Holcomb assault video and what it means for women in creative spaces, and whether Ye's apology holds any weight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 22, 20261 hr 7 min
NBA Youngboy making History, Hermes Client Stalking & P-Valley's ??
NBA Youngboy breaks the RIAA certification record with 126 titles. Hermes is allegedly surveilling clients — Googling their home addresses and monitoring resale activity — just to decide who deserves a Birkin. P-Valley faces an audience retention crisis after long production gaps. Plus Bad Bunny's Super Bowl trailer, Vince Staples getting cancelled, and Tyrese's AI R&B covers causing discourse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 14, 202655 min
Golden Globes, R. Kelly's Return & The Kid Mero Takes Over Hot 97
Golden Globes are in the books, the Emmys are adding a Legacy Award, and Hot 97 mornings has a new face — The Kid Mero. But the conversation that has everyone talking: R. Kelly is out of prison and making music. Keirra and Denique break down what that means, plus rising artist Natanya's major industry co-signs, and why Rockstar added Charlie Kirk to GTA's profanity filter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
January 7, 20261 hr 23 min
True Independent Music, Creatives on OnlyFans & The DoorDash Fake News Spiral
LaRussell sold 5,000 albums in 5 days on a pay-what-you-can model — and the buyers were Kylie Irving, Snoop, and Cedric the Entertainer. Filmmakers are finding more financial freedom on OnlyFans than traditional gigs. Plus: Ari Lennox's album is finally coming, Hit-Boy's robbery diss record, Kristen Stewart committing to Twilight remake, and the AI-generated DoorDash fake news that sent the internet into a frenzy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
December 31, 202551 min
Failure as a Skill, Celebrity Chaos & Creative Landscape Shifts
How many failures are too many — and how do you bounce back when you hit your limit? Keirra and Denique explore failure as a skill and tool for creatives. Plus: the Kehlani-Sasha entanglement decoded, Chevy Chase's deeply disturbing Community racism exposed, Teyana Taylor and Aaron Pierre's split, and a candid look at the current creative industry landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Painter and visual artist Leondre Lattimore joins to share his origin story, how he battled imposter syndrome, and what the Oklahoma art scene is building toward. The hosts also cover Avatar's Paramount pivot, FKA Twigs honoring Aaliyah's legacy, Anok Yai's health news, and GIVĒON's silent Tiny Desk moment. A conversation about art, identity, and finding your footing as a creative. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
December 19, 20251 hr 15 min
Passion, Hot 97 Drama & The Bethany Frankel Clause
What happens when you lose passion for your craft — and how do you get it back? Keirra and Denique explore the psychology of creative drive alongside the week's hottest culture news: Bethany Frankel's BRAVO deal clause and its implications for creatives, Ebro's exit from Hot 97, Ice Spice's SpongeBob moment, and the Warner+Netflix merger drama. Real talk for creatives navigating industry shifts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Going live, going viral, going public — what's the actual cost? We get into it. Plus Chance the Rapper, Sydney Sweeney, Tyla, the Streamy Awards, and more in this week's Current Tab.Keirra and Denique are back and this episode has a throughline: visibility is not free. Whether you're a streamer, a pop star, or a creative building outside of traditional industry hubs — being online requires intention, and the lack of it has consequences.The episode opens with Oklahoma Insights, spotlighting artist Leondre Lattimore and his Forbes 30 Under 30 recognition. What does it actually mean to build a sustainable creative career outside of the industry's usual cities — and what does that kind of visibility cost?This week's Current Tab includes:Zoe Spencer and Chance the Rapper's livestream moment — when do you cut the cameras, and when does going live become something you own?The Streamy Awards and why streamer-led award shows keep landing wrongA streamer responding to criticism from the show by escalating instead of taking accountabilitySydney Sweeney addressing the pro-MAGA claims — and why walking something back too late still carries weightTyla's world tour and why mockups of her viral song "Chanel" circulating is exactly the kind of thing creatives have to protect againstMedia consolidation between Paramount, Netflix, and Warner Bros. — and what the push toward monopolization actually means for creators and audiencesThe thread running through all of it: Stream culture, creative ownership, and what happens when being online blurs the line between participation and accountability. Creating in public is a choice — but it's not a neutral one.Two creatives. No filter. Let's talk.🎙️ Unpaid Invoices — the podcast about creatives, money, and getting paid.🔔 Subscribe so you never miss an episode 📲 Instagram & TikTok: @unpaidinvoices 🌐 unpaidinvoicespodcast.com#UnpaidInvoices #ChanceTheRapper #SydneySweeney #Tyla #StreamyAwards #MediaConsolidation #CreativeOwnership #StreamCulture #Netflix #Paramount #WarnerBros #Forbes30Under30 #BlackPodcast #PodcastForCreatives #MusicIndustry #VisibilityTax #WomenInMedia #OklahomaPodcast #IndieArtist #NewEpisode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION After the Thanksgiving break, the girls are back in the studio chopping it up about the moments in culture that fuel, frustrate, and inspire creatives.This episode explores creative pressure, public expectations, and the reality of seeing ideas through, even when the final product looks nothing like the original vision. Inspired by the iconic Clive Davis documentary and Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance With Somebody,” the conversation centers on why starting matters just as much as finishing — and why evolution is part of the process.In the Current Tabs, the girls break down:Doja Cat’s verse on Summer Walker’s “Go Girl” and the weight of audience expectationsThe Moana live-action announcement and adaptation fatigueTems facing backlash for standing firm in her religious and the Nigerian communities opinion on her identityFaux celebrity siblings and the clout economyMacy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade dancers performing through literal chaosNLE Choppa’s evolving personas and Tupac cosplay discourseOlivia Dean calling out Ticketmaster and reseller cultureMetro Boomin’s comments on albums sounding more like compilations in the attention-span eraAfter a brief technical hiccup, the conversation continues with a deeper look at how creatives listen to music, build ideas, and decide when a project is finished — or when it’s time to let it change.The episode closes with BSFFR, as Denique and Keirra send words to themselves (and the audience) heading into 2026: stay grounded, turn it up when needed, and be honest about the work it takes to see things through.⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Welcome back & post-holiday catch-up03:45 – Doja Cat’s “Go Girl” verse & creative expectations09:10 – Moana live-action & adaptation fatigue13:40 – Tems, faith, and standing firm in identity18:30 – Faux celebrity siblings & clout scams22:15 – Macy’s Parade dancers & “the show must go on”26:40 – NLE Choppa, personas & performance art30:50 – Olivia Dean vs Ticketmaster & artist responsibility36:10 – Metro Boomin, albums & attention spans41:00 – MAIN TOPIC: Seeing ideas through & trusting the process52:30 – Whitney Houston, Clive Davis & creative evolution58:40 – BSFFR: Words for 2026 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
November 17, 20251 hr 10 min
Music Rollouts, Fan Culture & the Question of Originality | Unpaid Invoices | Ep. 6
In Episode 6 of Unpaid Invoices, the hosts catch up before diving into a packed Current Tab segment centered on music rollouts, fan culture, and how originality functions in an IP- and consumer-driven industry.The episode opens with a breakdown of the conversation surrounding Muni Long and Mariah Carey — whether there’s real tension or not — alongside Muni’s recent song teasers, her “Dululu” marketing approach, and how her ongoing illness has impacted touring alongside Brandy and Monica. From there, the hosts discuss Kodak Black’s current marketing strategy and how his team navigates visibility in today’s music landscape.Additional tabs include Keirra becoming a new listener of The Joe Budden Podcast following Mona Love of DCMWG joining as a host, reactions to Kenny Beats and Rico Nasty’s teaser and the anticipation around Rico’s next musical chapter, and the lore behind Pimp C and Kevin Gates’ iconic interaction.The conversation continues with Burna Boy’s recent fan-service controversy, Michael Phelps and India Love unexpectedly crossing paths, and Druski’s role in receiving and mimicking album rollouts from major artists like Justin Bieber — all viewed through the lens of two creatives observing the industry.The episode’s main topic centers on originality — questioning whether it still exists in a world driven by IP, algorithms, and consumer demand. Using Rush Hour 4 as a jumping-off point, the hosts unpack whether there is one true creative path or multiple ways to build something meaningful in today’s landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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