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Sell-out 

Someone whom advertises anything that isn't their own product.
Do you ever hear about YouTube?

Yeah isn't that the website for sell-outs?

Yep, that's the one.
Sell-out by stufag April 17, 2019

sell out 

Anyone who sacrifices artistic integrity in an effort to become more successful or popular (generally in music); someone who forgets their roots.
sell out by Sean Piece August 3, 2003

sell out 

One who betrays a cause for personal advancement.

The popular definition of sell out allows it to be used as an insult towards anyone in show business. On the contrary, there are many bands which are considered sellouts which are not.

For instance, Green Day. They are considered sell-outs because they are a punk band who was popular on MTV. Green Day never stated that they would never be on MTV, thus they are not sell-outs in that sense. They never changed their musical style for monetary reasons, thus they are are not sell-outs in the more literal sense of the word. If Fugazi were to sign up with Sony records, they would be selling out because they preach against major labels.
sell out by SpinSpyder June 24, 2003

sell out 

a muscian who is makes music to only:
1.make money
2.makes music to fit "the crowd" in order to make money
3.only wants the fame and glory of being a so-called "celebrity"
sell out by Anonymous October 23, 2003

sell out 

when a band/singer/rapper changes their music/style in order to sell records.
gwen stefani is a 'sell out'.

sell out 

Someone who chooses to fuck you over for a stupid ass reason. (EX. girlfriend, boyfriend, work, family)
You're gonna sell out for that stupid bitch!!!!
Where is my bottle Of Crown you fucking sell out!!!
sell out by Kristen August 6, 2003