Lance Bass reveals shockingly low amount he claims he earned while in *NSYNC
Page Six • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Lance Bass revealed that during *NSYNC's rise to fame, he received a per diem of only $35 a day and their first paycheck was just $10,000 after years of success, with the band being told to be grateful despite working mostly for free.
- Bass claimed that while he now receives some residuals, the earnings from *NSYNC were minimal, and contrary to popular belief, he did not become wealthy from the band’s success.
- He alleged that most of the financial gains went to the record label and their former manager Lou Pearlman, who was later convicted of fraud and died in prison.
- Bass expressed that although he once felt cheated, he no longer harbors resentment but emphasized the importance of being financially prepared for life after fame, which the band was not.
- This is not the first time Bass has spoken about the financial struggles during his time with *NSYNC, noting that he made more money after the band went on hiatus than during its peak years.
