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Michael Jackson Estate Secures $600 Million Sale Despite Mother’s Objections

August 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

A blockbuster deal has been struck between Sony and Michael Jackson’s estate. The former has paid a whopping $600 million for the King of Pop’s back catalog. It was a lengthy process to secure the deal, but it was finalized on August 22 by Jackson’s estate executors John Branca and John McClain. It was previously reported by Billboard that Sony wanted to purchase half of Michael Jackson’s catalog. Now, however, it seems as though the final sale include all of the recordings Jackson made during his life. It benefits lots of people who were close to Jackson, but his mother, Katherine, is not pleased.

The matriarch of the Jackson family claimed that the Sony deal “violated Michael’s wishes.” Katherine Jackson actually tried to stop the deal, but her legal attempts were rejected by the court. The ruling was that she “forfeited” her case when she failed to present it to a lower probate court. Branca and McCain were ultimately able to make the deal because it did not directly go against the conditions of Michael Jackson’s will. “The will gave the executors broad powers of sale,” the court wrote. “With no exception for the specific assets at issue in this case.”

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Furthermore, the court declared that Jackson’s estate was well within its rights to make a deal they felt was advantageous. “[A judge] did not err in concluding that it was Michael’s intent to allow the executors to sell any estate assets,” the court announced. “Including those at issue in the proposed transaction.” Katherine was the last Jackson standing in opposition to the Sony deal. When it was initially suggested, Michael Jackson’s son Blanket and daughter Paris also balked at the idea. The more money went into a legal battle, however, the more open they were to negotiating.

In March 2024, Blanket issued a statement asking his grandmother to stop using Michael Jackson’s estate to pay for legal fees. Blanket, who also goes by the name “Bigi,” declared Katherine’s efforts to be pointless. “Bigi decided not to waste his resources to participate in an appeal,” a court document stated. “Nonetheless, Katherine has decided to appeal this court’s ruling. That decision is not for the benefit of the heirs.” Debate will continue to rage on as to whether Michael Jackson would have inked the deal with Sony himself. As it stands, though, the company now owns $600 million worth of his music.

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Billie Eilish EPs & Albums, Ranked

May 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Billie Eilish has cemented herself in pop culture due to her immense talent and ability to connect with audiences through her music. She recently made it onto Apple Music’s 100 Best Albums, an amazing feat for such a young artist. Her debut album When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? ranked 30th on the list. Evidently, it’s no question that she is one of the biggest stars of the decade. The rest of her discography is also worth listening to though, so here are all Billie Eilish’s albums and EPs ranked.

5. Don’t Smile At Me

After releasing a few singles, including her initial claim to fame “Ocean Eyes,” Billie Eilish released her first EP in 2017. While Don’t Smile At Me was a great project, especially considering that Eilish was just 15 years old at the time, she has only gotten better in the years since then. Don’t Smile At Me included moody tracks like “idontwannabeyouanymore,” as well as more upbeat and experimental tracks like “my boy.” The EP’s balance of ballads and fast-paced songs set the groundwork for the rest of Billie Eilish and Finneas’s work together.

4. Hit Me Hard And Soft

Billie Eilish’s most recent release was shrouded in mystery, as she didn’t follow the typical release schedule before her albums drop. Upon this album’s release, fans were excited to hear some new sounds from Eilish. On Hit Me Hard and Soft, she explored topics of falling out of love, as well as falling in love with a woman for the first time. Songs like “Lunch” were immediately elevated to queer bop status. However, the frequent beat switches on songs in the album often toed the line between hit or miss.

3. Guitar Songs

Despite only consisting of two songs, Guitar Songs is some of Billie Eilish’s best work. “TV” touches on the very topical issue of the overturning of Roe V. Wade in the U.S. On the other hand, “The 30th” includes some of Eilish’s most heartbreaking lyrics to date. Her vocals are both soft and striking on both tracks and, as the EP title suggests, the production of the songs is minimal, letting their stories shine.

2. Happier Than Ever

On her sophomore album, Billie Eilish leaned away from the dark aesthetics of her debut, for a more mature and insightful project. Happier Than Ever tackled Eilish’s rise to fame at such a young age, as well as the scrutiny she faced from the media over her body, and her recent breakup at the time. In songs like “Your Power,” she deals with topics of sexuality and its abuse by people in power. Additionally, “My Future” and “Therefore I Am” show her growth and maturity as she gets older. The album’s title track is one of Billie Eilish’s most cathartic songs, as she disparages a deadbeat ex and celebrates her freedom.

1. When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?

Billie Eilish’s debut remains the most beloved and most critically acclaimed of all her albums and EPs. The album was inspired by her experiences with nightmares and lucid dreams and explored themes of mental health, addiction, and teen angst. Notably, tracks like “Bad Guy” and “When The Party’s Over” dominated the charts for weeks. Moreover, the project’s dark and creepy aesthetic, as well as Eilish’s raspy vocals made the album a major stand out. When We All Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go? earned Billie Eilish five Grammy wins out of six nominations. Altogether, her raspy singing style matched with Finneas’ production helped usher in a new era of pop music at the time.

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21 Savage Discusses Whether He Would Ever Sell His Entire Catalog

January 26, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One phenomenon that has become increasingly common in music is artists selling their entire catalog’s for massive paydays. For a while it was older artists who were largely done recording music that sold their catalogs to companies who could license their songs out. But recently even some very active artists have taken that route. Most notably, Future sold almost his entire commercial music catalog last year for tens of millions of dollars. It’s a move that many other artists had thoughts about, most recently 21 Savage.

During an appearance on Shannon Sharpe’s Club Shay Shay podcast, Savage was asked if he would ever consider selling his catalog. To the surprise of some fans, he said yes without much hesitation. While he was sure about being open to the idea, he wasn’t committing to it. He discusses how his discography is relatively scant compared to some other artists and concludes that his decision to sell his catalog would depend on how much was offered and when it came. Check out his full answer to the question below.

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21 Savage Open To Selling His Catalog

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The catalog comments are just one of many points in Savage’s new interview that is drawing interest from fans. He also sparked some debates online for comments about parents. He claimed that having broke parents was better than having rich parents. While many online understood where he was coming from, not everybody agreed with his sentiment.

He also told a detailed account of being shot on his 21st birthday. He took fans through his emotions throughout the entire saga and gave explicit details about the shooting itself and the medical treatment that followed. It was a surprisingly harrowing story that spread quickly online as fans unpacked the sheer detail and vulnerability of it all. Savage’s interview is a far cry from that of Katt Williams, who went viral earlier this year after delivering some truly wild stories on Club Shay Shay. What do you think of 21 Savage being open to potentially selling his music in the future? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Rick Ross Offer To Buy G-Unit Catalogs Amid 50 Cent Feud

December 11, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Rick Ross says he’s willing to purchase several G-Unit artists’ catalogs amid his ongoing feud with 50 Cent. Taking to social media on Monday, Ross explained that he doesn’t “need the entire G-Unit catalog,” but wants Tony Yayo, Lloyd Banks, and Young Buck as well as the Beg For Mercy album.

“So that’s $2 million dollars. I’m making a business offer to the diabolical genius,” Ross suggested, after listing what he wants to purchase. He also joked that he could send him the money directly via wire transfer, or just give him the watch on his wrist and ring on his finger at the same value. Throughout the video, Ross calls 50 “diabolical genius,” a reference to Charlamagne’s recent comments on the music mogul.

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Charlamagne had been discussing 50 Cent’s handling of Diddy’s recent sexual assault lawsuits on the Brilliant Idiots podcast when he described him as a “genius.” He reaffirmed his description during an episode of The Breakfast Club afterward. “I stand by what I said. 50 Cent is absolutely a diabolical genius,” Charlamagne said. “If you look up the word diabolical and the definition of diabolical genius, then you know that is exactly what 50 Cent is. [Diabolical people are] very evil but often intelligent.” When Rick Ross caught wind of the praise, he accused Charlamagne of “d*ckriding” the G-Unit legend.

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Ross argued that “a diabolical genius doesn’t file foreclosure, doesn’t file bankruptcy, that’s not a diabolical genius. A diabolical genius, for my next generation of bosses, they buying Delta. They buying the Miami Heat.” Be on the lookout for further updates on Rick Ross and 50 Cent’s feud on HotNewHipHop.

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Jeezy’s Entire Mixtape Discography Now On Streaming Services

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jeezy turned 46 on Thursday (September 28), and it turns out that the celebration involved him giving us gifts, and not the other way around. Moreover, after his decades in the game and legendary tape runs, his full mixtape catalog became available on all major streaming services. This means that all of the trap rap icon’s 13 mixtapes, from his Gangsta Grillz collaborations and beyond, are now on services like TIDAL, Apple Music, Spotify, and more. For the most part, this is the first time that platforms like these have ever hosted this material.

If you’re unfamiliar with the now-46-year-old’s work, this section of his discog includes The Real Is Back 1 and 2, The Prime Minister, 1000 Grams, Trappin’ Ain’t Dead, and many more. Furthermore, Jeezy took to Instagram to commemorate the occasion. “It’s a real one’s birthday!” the Atlanta MC expressed on the social media platform. “I appreciate all the G-Day love and I have a gift for my day ones. 13 classics available now on all streaming platforms for the first time ever! Today we celebrate!”

Jeezy Celebrates His Birthday By Putting All His Mixtapes On Streaming

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Of course, if you’re well-versed in The Snowman’s artistry, you know how significant and important this is to his longevity as an artist in the contemporary age. After all, Jeezy rose to stardom off of the strength of these mixtapes, which he continued to expand upon through his excellent studio album work, too. Regardless of how you look at it, this is a win-win in an age during which he doesn’t get enough flowers from the younger generation. Die-hard listeners can now access the Columbia, South Carolina-born’s entire discography conveniently, and less aware hip-hop fans now have a slew of new material to understand his dominance.

Meanwhile, the CTE World boss has been in the news for other, less celebratory reasons. His divorce from longtime partner Jeannie Mai overtook tabloid headlines as more info continues to emerge. That scandal aside, which mixtape are you most looking forward to revisiting on streaming from his legendary catalog? Let us know in the comments and log back into HNHH for the latest news and updates on Jeezy.

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Jeezy’s Entire Mixtape Discography Now On Streaming Services

September 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

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Charleston White Accuses Money Man Of Lying About $40 Million Catalog Offer

September 26, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Charleston White is someone who is known for saying controversial things and getting in a world of trouble for them. For instance, just last week, he put a bounty on the head of Shedeur Sanders. Overall, this seemed like an insane thing to do. His beef is mainly with Deion Sanders, however, he opted to bring a kid into the mix. It was a pretty ridiculous action, but it allowed him to go viral, which is exactly what he wants. Ultimately, it just goes to show how the internet loves conflict.

Recently, White shifted his focus over to the likes of Money Man. In case you didn’t see, Money Man made the wild claim that he was offered $40 million for his catalog. Overall, this is a whole lot of money, especially when you consider the artist’s level of popularity. Massive pop stars are selling their catalogs for $250 million, and with Money Man boasting a fraction of the fanbase, his statement seemed unbelievable. For Charleston White, he felt the same way as many others.

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In the video up above, White speaks on how he believes Money Man is a “capper” for his remarks. Moreover, the social media personality explained that no one would ever pay $40 million for his catalog. White believes no one explicitly goes out of his way to play the rapper’s music. Furthermore, he noted that artists like Michael Jackson have real engagement from fans, and that is why his catalog does, in fact, sell for hundreds of millions of dollars.

Based on these comments, Money Man and Charleston White probably won’t be on friendly terms, any time soon. However, you can’t help but feel like White is one of the most effective trolls out there. Let us know your thoughts on his opinion, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the music world.

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Boosie Badazz Plans To Sell Half Of His Independent Catalog For Up To $20 Million

September 25, 2023 by newhiphopnews

With over twenty years in the game, Boosie Badazz built up quite the impressive and respected catalog over the years. Many of his big hits and moments are collaborative, but he holds just as much weight as a solo artist. What’s more is that the 40-year-old also owns a significant chunk of his music, from which he gets a lot of revenue. Still, with more things to think about and amid a new phase in his life, he’s thinking about the smartest moves for the future when it comes to his music. Moreover, the Baton Rouge MC recently stated in a The Danza Project interview that he plans to rearrange his finances and royalties.

“I’m finna do a deal on my independent catalog,” Boosie Badazz remarked during the conversation. “I’m finna sell half of my independent catalog, most of the stuff that I own. I probably got 22 albums that’s mine. So I think I’m finna do a ten-album deal. That’s my catalog, you know, go get about 10, 15, 20 million right quick, easy. And you get it back in 20 years, you know. That’s when your kids need it: when they’re grown.” Considering his beef with Yung Bleu, we know that some of his publishing deals haven’t always worked out in his favor.

Boosie Badazz Reveals Intentions To Sell Part Of His Catalog

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With that in mind, it’s heartening to hear that there’s a chance this catalog could set Boosie’s family up for further success and resources. After all, especially in the streaming age, there are so many moving pieces getting in the way of artists’ due money. It’s also worth noting that, like other deals, his discography comprises of a lot of older and more long-staying music that stood the test of time. As such, the Trill Entertainment affiliate could lay low for as long as he wants if this goes through.

Of course, we know that such an outcome isn’t likely for him. Just this year, Badazz dropped multiple projects, the latest of which was Goin Thru Some Thangs. Combined with his prolific, often comical, and sometimes volatile social media presence, we’re sure he’ll be on the radar for a while. On that note, stay posted on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Boosie Badazz.

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Wiz Khalifa Sells Part Of His Music Catalog

July 6, 2023 by newhiphopnews

It’s been recently reported that Wiz Khalifa has sold a portion of his music and publishing catalog. He closed the deal with HarbourView Equity Partners today. The sale includes some of his biggest hits like “Black & Yellow” and “See You Again.” His earnings from the sale have not yet been confirmed.

Wiz Khalifa spoke on the sale in a press release, saying “Sherrese [Clarke Soares] and HarbourView truly understand the value of music and artistry. We are excited to partner with them as they continue to build a dynamic media company that is in line with the values and goals we all have here at Taylor Gang.”

Wiz Khalifa Says He’s “Excited” About The Sale

Wiz Khalifa Is Selling Part Of His Music Catalog — Wiz Khalifa attends the Elton John AIDS Foundation’s 31st Annual Academy Awards Viewing Party on March 12, 2023 in West Hollywood, California. (Photo by Michael Kovac/Getty Images for Elton John AIDS Foundation)

Soares, the founder and CEO of HarbourView, also commented on the sale. “Wiz Khalifa has already made a profound impact on culture as a musician, executive, media visionary and creative force.” Soares also says, “We celebrate his talent and creativity and are thrilled to welcome him and Taylor Gang to the HarbourView family today.” HarbourView also purchased half of Nelly’s catalog earlier this week. The sale earned him around $50 million for some of his most iconic hits.

Wiz Khalifa’s tour alongside Snoop Dogg also begins tomorrow (July 7), kicking off in Vancouver. The “High School Reunion” tour will additionally feature Too $hort, Warren G, DJ Drama, and Berner. The artists will make over over 30 stops across the U.S., with notable dates in Atlanta, Brooklyn, Phoenix, and more. The tour ends in August, with a final show in Irvine, CA. Recently, Wiz Khalifa also suffered from a pelvic injury that left him out of commission briefly. This week, however, he shared that he’s now healed and eager to get to touring. “Practice for tour finna be fun as hell wit snoop tomorrow,” he wrote on Twitter, “I’m really just gonna practice gettin stoned.”

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NLE Choppa Wants $1 Billion For His Catalog

July 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Artists selling their entire musical catalogs have become increasingly common in recent years. Legacy acts like The Beatles. Michael Jackson and Bob Dylan have fetched hundreds of millions of dollars for the rights to their music. Now a number of rappers like Dr. Dre, Lil Wayne, Future, and Logic have sold the rights to their music. Now in a recent Tweet, NLE Choppa mused on how much he could sell his catalog for.

“I could sell my catalog for a billion right now,” the rapper’s tweet says. NLE Choppa’s discography is no pushover. It includes his 2020 album Top Shotta which cracked the top 10 and has since been certified platinum. It also includes 4 top 40 hits from throughout his career. “Shotta Flow,” “Camelot,” “Walk Em Down” with Roddy Rich, and “Slut Me Out” have all been fixtures of the Hot 100 in the past. Despite his accomplishments $1 billion might still be a stretch for Choppa compared to what some other catalogs have been sold for.

NLE Choppa Aims High For His Catalog

Back in April, NLE Choppa treated fans to an entire new album on Cottonwood 2. The project was well received by listeners and debuted at number 21 on the Billboard 200. Subsequently, he followed it up with a deluxe edition that stretched the album out to a lengthy 31 tracks. His prolific streak hasn’t stopped since then either as he’s appeared as a featured artist on numerous songs. He also dropped a music video for the song “COLD GAME” and shared a throwback pic of himself with Rick Ross on Instagram to celebrate.

That video likely won’t be the only one Choppa releases this year as he recently shot a new music video at the zoo. While his new album was still fresh in people’s minds he tried to do some public service by funding a “dream:” basketball court in Memphis. Just two weeks after it was built however parts of it were damaged in a fire. How much do you think NLE Choppa’s catalog is worth? Let us know in the comment section below.

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