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 Garr25.4K Views
MusicThe singer says when she showed her label her plans for "Level Up" and her project, they didn't seem interested.ByErika Marie42.2K Views
MusicLil Wayne reportedly sold the Young Money masters in his $100 million deal with Universal, including Drake and Nicki Minaj's albums.ByAlex Zidel88.8K 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 Zidel199.6K 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 Zidel90.0K Views
Pop CultureHe claims her team also refused to buy back her catalog under an NDA. ByErika Marie3.1K 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 Zidel88.6K Views
MusicAfter saying Bey has "no soul," Kelis further explains why she's so upset. "It's beyond this song at this point," she said.ByErika Marie14.3K Views
MusicLL Cool J has made bank from owning the rights to his own music.ByBen Mock28.4K Views
MusicMC is embarking on a new level in her career. ByLamar Banks4.8K Views
MusicDr. Dre's lawyer has clarified that his client still owns "The Chronic."ByCole Blake23.5K Views
Pop CultureHe expressed wishes to learn how to be a better dad to his 11 surviving children.ByGabriel Bras Nevares970 Views
MusicWith his crusade to alter the music industry still ongoing, Kanye West turns to Birdman and Master P for guidance. ByMitch Findlay5.9K Views
MusicChris Brown becomes one of the youngest artists ever to own their master recordings.ByAlex Zidel91.7K Views
MusicKing Von's manager reveals that there are two albums worth of material already recorded. ByAron A.78.5K Views
MusicShortly after making RIAA history, Bruno Mars has sold a portion of his 232-song catalog to Warner Chappell Music. ByMitch Findlay4.5K Views
MusicFollowing runaway reports that Jay-Z had sold Kanye West's masters to regain control of his own, Yeezy stepped forward to address the situation.ByMitch Findlay155.8K Views
MusicBirdman sits down for a rare interview with Wallo, during which he opens up about his annual earnings from the Cash Money master recordings. ByMitch Findlay115.6K Views
MusicWayne's former manager is now claiming the rapper sold his masters to Universal Music Group.ByAlexander Cole99.3K Views
MusicHe admitted that being an independent artist who owns their own masters is a flex, but he wondered if people really know what that means.ByErika Marie43.6K Views
