Skolopad explained that it wasn't an entourage of groupies or friends for fun, it was more a glam team. She said it was a designer, make-up artist and a photographer, all of whom she needed to bring her very best to the event.
The entertainer said this was an example of how promoters exploited upcoming artists and how their worth was constantly questioned. She explained that she would have gone if there weren't other people involved that needed to be paid.
"It pissed me off that I had to keep explaining that I'm not bringing my friends to have a good time. These people are also hustling and I can't pay them with exposure. So when I set a price, it's not that I think highly of myself, I consider things like travelling, what it takes to look good, the people that make me look good and the publicity I bring to the event. I am worth every cent I charge."
Skolopad said she has also decided that she would only take gigs that are willing to pay what she asks because otherwise it's not worth it.
Us: Yasss girl! Know your worth!
Skolopad: (gif)