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In a recent interview, comedian TK Kirkland shed light on the financial realities new comedians face. When starting out, comedians often earn very little—Kirkland recalls earning just $20 in early gigs. Success, he explained, depends heavily on relationships and who believes in you, sometimes leading to initial pay above a newcomer's perceived value.
Kirkland cautions against expecting big money too soon, noting that major tours and big companies like Live Nation don’t pay novices hefty sums right away. For many, it can take decades to earn substantial income, unlike some modern comedians earning thousands early thanks to today’s larger, more global entertainment landscape.
Drawing parallels to sports, Kirkland compared current NBA players’ massive salaries to legends like Michael Jordan, highlighting how the entertainment and sports worlds have drastically changed with bigger audiences and the internet’s influence.
