In recent times, artists, especially those in the music industry, have taken theiringenuity a step further. They have taken bold steps out of their studios intoWall Street to make names for themselves. The likes of Jay Z, Tyler Perry, JKRowling, Kanye West, Rihanna, and other A-list stars are making names forthemselves among the money-minting entrepreneurs. This should not come as ashock. After all, artists are entrepreneurs.
Not all entrepreneurs are artists, but all artists are entrepreneurs. Artists, likeevery entrepreneur, have an idea or a product to sell to their fans. Bothentrepreneurs and artists have services/commodities to get into themarketplace. Artists often aim at selling ideas of cultural representation tofans while entrepreneurs seek to satisfy the demands of their customers.Nonetheless, the bottom line is that they are both going to make a profit.
