Spotify Suit Rips Harry, Megan

Bill Simmon (left)

Bill Simmons , who sold his podcast and sports journalism company The Ringer to Spotify for $200 million in 2020 and now works as Spotify's head of podcast innovation, condemned the Sussexes for the end of their $20 million deal with Spotify, according to The Daily Mail.

On a recent episode of his "The Bill Simmons Podcast," Simmons called the two 'f****** grifters'. 'I've got to get drunk one night and tell the story of the Zoom I had with Harry to try and help him with a podcast idea. It's one of my best stories,' he said on Friday. 

Spotify and the Sussexes's audio production company Archewell Audio released a joint statement on Thursday saying they have 'mutually agreed to part ways and are proud of the series we made together'.

Fox News Digital reports  Simmons has a history of ripping Harry, even when they were both a part of the same company. In January, he unleashed on Harry, saying he was "so embarrassed" he had to "share Spotify with him." 

"Shoot this guy to the sun. I’m so tired of this guy," Simmons said. "What does he bring to the table? He just whines about s--- and keeps giving interviews. … Who cares about your life? You weren’t even the favorite son. … I can’t stand him."

According to The Associated Press, the podcast topped the charts in the U.S. and six other countries. The show won a People’s Choice Award for best podcast.

The streamer has recently laid off staff and scaled back big-name talent in favor of emphasizing the creator economy. Markle's Spotify podcast, Archetypes, which explores the 'labels that try to hold women back', will not be renewed for a second season.