Buju Banton is speaking out about what he describes as ongoing exploitation within the music industry.

During an interview with Queenz Flip on the The Dollar Van platform, the Grammy-winning reggae star opened up about the hardships and low pay some entertainers face, even after performing at major festivals.

His comments come amid ongoing conversations within the industry about how artists are compensated.

Last year, the revelation of Vybz Kartel’s reported US$1.35 million performance fee sparked debate among industry players and entertainers about the value of performers and the economics of major shows.