Indian Rapper Raftaar to Be Paid in Cryptocurrency for Upcoming Performance in Canada
Raftaar, an Indian rapper, is the first artist to accept a performance fee in cryptocurrency for his incoming performance in Canada.
Raftaar, an Indian rapper, lyricist, dancer, TV personality and music composer, made headlines this weekend for being the “first Indian artist to accept performance fee in cryptocurrency.” Raftaar’s real name is Dilin Nair.
The performance for which Raftaar will be paid in cryptocurrency is a one-hour virtual event in Ottawa, Canada, for a private group of about 100 people. It is scheduled for the second week of July.
Raftaar stated:
“I’ve always been an ardent admirer of blockchain technology. I’ve always wondered why artistes and managers alike haven’t explored the potential of this disruptive medium.”
