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Spotify is signing Joe Rogan to a multi-year deal worth $250 million


Spotify locks down its top COVID expert for a few more years.

The former Fear Factor host and UFC color commentator is set to receive an estimated $250 million for an undisclosed multi-year contract. Other details of the new contract include Rogan being able to distribute his show on other platforms and a revenue-sharing agreement that's based on ad sales, according to the Wall Street Journal. Along with the aforementioned COVID-19 misinformation that is regularly delivered on his podcast, Rogan has also faced criticism for hosting controversial figures and discussing topics that range from conspiracy theories to politically charged debates.

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