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Eve Sells Her Catalog In Multi-Million Dollar Exchange

September 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

JAY-Z did once tell Eve as she was looking to make it big in rap, female rappers “don’t really do that well”. That message to the Philadelphia native did ruffle some feathers online once she released her memoir, Who’s That Girl? But Eve did clarify that there was no ill will coming from Hov. In fact, she labeled it as a “very amazing phone call that I needed”. “I always felt like I was the underdog anyway. He wasn’t saying it out of malice or [to be] mean. That wasn’t about that. It was facts, really. But I was like, eh, OK, let me see. I’ma show you. It’s all good. And it went on to be fine”. Eve is certainly doing just swell, especially now that she has just sold her entire back catalog.

According to a new report from Music Business Worldwide (via AllHipHop), the “Let Me Blow Ya Mind” MC worked a deal with Iconoclast for millions of dollars. To be more specific, she’s receiving anywhere from $25-$50 million. The founder of the firm Olivier Chastan released a statement celebrating the purchase while also giving Eve her flowers. “Eve’s contributions to hip hop and popular culture are unparalleled”. he began.

Eve Cashes In

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 17: Rapper Eve attends the after party for the debut of Janet Jackson’s residency “Metamorphosis” at On The Record Speakeasy and Club at Park MGM on May 17, 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images)

“She’s not only a great artist but a true pioneer for women in the genre. We are honored to help preserve and elevate her incredible legacy, ensuring that her influence continues to inspire future generations of artists and fans alike”. The brand also went on to label her as a “pioneer”, as well as saying, “Eve became a defining voice in hip-hop, known for her lyrical prowess, dynamic flow, and unique fusion of rap and R&B influences”. Congratulations to Eve for this tremendous sale and for inspiring so many women in hip-hop!

What are your thoughts on Eve selling her catalog for tens of millions of dollars? Are you surprised at how lucrative the deal is, why or why not? What do you think are her most valuable pieces? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Eve. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the music world.

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Drake Fans Debate If He Should Re-Release Old Albums After Taylor Swift Breaks His Spotify Record

February 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

After it was reported that Taylor Swift was now the most-streamed artist on Spotify by lead credits, Drake fans suggested that the rapper should follow suit and start re-releasing his old albums. Swift has seen a resurgence in popularity through her (Taylor’s Version) series, re-recording her old albums to control her masters.

Drake’s discography dates back to 2010 with Thank Me Later. The debut album went four times platinum and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard chart. Of course, Drake only took off from there, with his sophomore album, Take Care, going eight times platinum and also peaking at No. 1. However, some Taylor fans pointed out that Drake can’t even outsell Swift’s re-releases with his new releases. “Drake’s NEW album sold 400K. Taylor’s re-recording sold 1.65M. They are not the same,” one person on X argued. What do you think – should Drake re-record his older albums? Let us know in the comments.

Johnny Manziel Apologizes To Drake

Meanwhile, Johnny Manziel apologized to Drake for “letting down” the rapper earlier this week. “Who believes in curses like that [The Drake Curse]? That guy’s the most positive energy, great aura. Maybe he picks wrong sometimes in the people, teams or whatever it is or his bets, but that’s life, right? There is no curse. That’s to each his own, you know? If I handle my business in the proper way, I make him proud, right? Our relationship changes; so like there’s a lot of people that I let down and I truly feel like him and LeBron [James] at a point in time were people that I really really let down, you know? At that point in time [2016], I was so selfish that I was dragging everybody that was tied to me through the mud,” Manziel told Shannon Sharpe on Club Shay Shay.

Drake was one of Manziel’s biggest supporters as the Texas A&M QB looked toward the NFL. In fact, Drizzy went as far as to pen the track “Draft Day” in honor of Manziel. However, as we all know, Manziel simply wasn’t cut out for the NFL. After being drafted 22nd overall by the Browns, Manziel was out of the league two seasons later, being cut after the 2015 season.

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