Details of DJ Mustard's finances are being laid bare after Radar Online obtained documents in his child support battle with his ex-wife, Chanel Thierry. Chanel was awarded $18k per month in temporary child support earlier this year but now wants that increased.
The documents feature an expert report from an accountant who looked at DJ Mustard's finances, showing he brought in around $623,381 per month based on actual cash flow for 2020 through 2022. The expert told the court that they estimated that Mustard should pay between $49k to $62k per month in child support.
The report detailed where Mustard, real name Dijon McFarlane, makes most of his money, "Dijon’s income is derived primarily from his music recording businesses which include Dijon’s salary as well as income from publishing, recording, and royalties and residuals from Dijon’s music and recordings. A portion of Dijon’s income includes advances that are received in advance as compensation and towards any applicable expenses such as studio fees. Dijon’s other sources of income include minimal interest and dividends."
The report also revealed that DJ Mustard received significant advances "from Universal Music Group (UMG) totaling $12,000,000 and Sony Music (Sony) totaling $7,500,000." He also made $1 million from Ella Mai's music.
As for Thierry, it was revealed that she brings in $3,216 per month. She also owes $20,000 to the expert who put together the report.
Source: Radar Online
