– Total one-time flat fee paid to Fats Waller and Andy Razaf by Mills Music Company in 1929 for all rights to the musical score of Connie’s Hot Chocolates, including the songs “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and “Black and Blue”: $500

– The same amount in today’s dollars, courtesy of Inflation Calculator: $5,402.35

(Source: David A. Jasen and Gene Jones, Spreadin’ Rhythm Around)

– Total one-time flat fee paid to Fats Waller and Andy Razaf by Mills Music Company in 1929 for all rights to the musical score of Connie’s Hot Chocolates, including the songs “Ain’t Misbehavin'” and “Black and Blue”: $500

– The same amount in today’s dollars, courtesy of Inflation Calculator: $5,402.35

(Source: David A. Jasen and Gene Jones, Spreadin’ Rhythm Around)