Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in The Lion King—his mom took $100k plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 32 years later
- Posted on October 9, 2026
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Disney offered a 13-year-old $2 million to sing in The Lion King—his mom took $100k plus royalties instead. He’s still getting paid 32 years later
Jason Weaver's mom bet on royalties over Disney's cash—and it's paid more than the $2 million he gave up
