masters
- MusicOne of the greatest business moves artists and rappers can make is owning their masters. Here's a list of rappers who have been shrewd enough to gain ownership of their masters. ByAngelique Garr13.5K Views
MusicThe singer says when she showed her label her plans for "Level Up" and her project, they didn't seem interested.ByErika Marie34.4K Views
MusicLil Wayne reportedly sold the Young Money masters in his $100 million deal with Universal, including Drake and Nicki Minaj's albums.ByAlex Zidel85.4K Views
MusicJay-Z reportedly sold master recordings of Kanye West's first six albums to buy back his own masters in the Roc-A-Fella-Def Jam deal.ByAlex Zidel87.4K Views
AnticsLil Wayne sold all of Young Money's masters, including collaborations with Drake, Nicki Minaj, and Tyga, in a reported deal worth $100 million.ByAlex Zidel198.2K Views
MusicChris Brown becomes one of the youngest artists ever to own their master recordings.ByAlex Zidel91.0K Views
MusicPharrell responds to the Taylor Swift-Scooter Braun drama saying that the system is "just all wrong."ByCole Blake6.6K Views
MusicLL Cool J has made bank from owning the rights to his own music.ByBen Mock14.3K Views
MusicMC is embarking on a new level in her career. ByLamar Banks3.1K Views
MusicKing Von's manager reveals that there are two albums worth of material already recorded. ByAron A.76.8K Views
Pop CultureHe claims her team also refused to buy back her catalog under an NDA. ByErika Marie2.8K Views
MusicLil Wayne and Birdman's widely publicized relationship is back under the microscope.ByAlexander Cole198.2K Views
MusicCiara's BME label is in full motion. ByChantilly Post10.5K Views
Pop CultureHe expressed wishes to learn how to be a better dad to his 11 surviving children.ByGabriel Bras Nevares521 Views
MusicThe R&B legend is looking to regain control of her music.ByAlycia Williams2.9K Views
AnticsKanye West is going to bat for artists around the world, claiming that he is the "only person" who can speak on the issue of masters ownership without being canceled.ByAlex Zidel88.0K Views
MusicThe fire is being called "the biggest disaster in the history of the music business."ByAlex Zidel281.6K Views
MusicDr. Dre's lawyer has clarified that his client still owns "The Chronic."ByCole Blake23.1K Views
Original ContentSeveral veteran artists, from RZA to No I.D., have sold huge percentages of their musical catalogs in recent years, and in HNHH's cover story with Rick Ross, the Boss breaks down what that actually means.ByJoshua Robinson31.5K Views
MusicYoungboy Never Broke Again goes off on Atlantic Records for their "dirty" tactics in restricting him from his master recordings.ByAlex Zidel16.8K Views
