Is it Fair For Artists to Count Merch Towards Album Sales? | Everyday Struggle

On the August 16th episode of #EverydayStruggle, DJ Akademiks, Wayno and Nadeska answer a fan question about artists like Nicki Minaj and Travis Scott counting merchandise and concert tickets towards their album sales. Is this technically cheating? Or just the way business works, especially in the age of streaming? Check out the clip above and the full episode over at Complex News. Catch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/fWQznGRUYLY Subscribe to Complex on YouTube: https://goo.gl/43ac5w Check out more of Complex here: http://www.complex.com https://twitter.com/Complex https://www.facebook.com/complex http://instagram.com/complex https://plus.google.com/+complex/ COMPLEX is a community of creators and curators, armed with the Internet, committed to surfacing and sharing the voices and conversations that define our new America. Our videos exemplify convergence culture, exploring topics that include music, sneakers, style, sports and pop culture through original shows and Complex News segments. Featuring your favorite celebrities, authoritative commentary, and a unique voice, our videos make culture pop.