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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

Jeezy Celebrates His Birthday By Putting All His Mixtapes On Streaming

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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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Logic Sells His Entire Music Catalog For Eight Figures

June 29, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Influence Media Partners have bought the publishing rights to Logic’s entire musical catalog, according to a press release. The Grammy-nominated artist has eight studio albums and eight mixtapes under his belt from the last 15 years. The catalog totals 185 songs, and now Influence is in control of the publishing rights in exchange for an eight-figure payout. This is not new territory for Logic, as the rapper has previously announced potentially retiring from the music industry for various reasons. And while he hasn’t called it quits, this is a step he’s taking so his music continues to leave a legacy.

“It’s important to me that the positive messages of my music continue to reach new audiences,” Logic said when talking about the deal. “I’m excited to partner with Rene and the Influence Media Partners team to make a further impact through creativity.” A big proponent of positivity, Logic recently partnered with BetterHelp, the nonprofit organization, to help get Logic fans free therapy if they’re in need. He’s also about to go on tour for his eighth studio album, College Park, with Juicy J in tow as a special guest.

Logic’s Absurd Catalog

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You might think you know how prolific Logic has been over the years. But in reading the list of songs he just sold, it really is eye-popping the number of certified bangers the rapper put out into the world. The catalog includes “1-800-273-8255,” his therapy-positive anthem with Alessia Cara and Khalid, which went multi-Platinum. There’s also “EVERYDAY” featuring Marshmello and “HOMICIDE” featuring Eminem. For the fans of his earlier stuff, the catalog has “Fade Away” and “Stainless” from 2015’s The Incredible True Story and “Gang Related” and “Alright” from 2014’s Under Pressure.

With a tour, a new collaboration with Better Help, and more verses swirling around in his head, Logic is far from done with putting out content. In the last few years, he’s released his first novel, a memoir about his childhood, and plenty of social media content for the fans to get hyped about. No matter which way he goes at this point, best believe we’ll be stoked for anything the rapper decides to create.

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Young Buck’s Catalog Heads To Auction To Pay Off 50 Cent Debt

June 4, 2023 by newhiphopnews

In an attempt to pay off Young Buck’s debt, his catalog is heading to auction. Valued at over $700,000 by SongVest, the sale should help him pay off his creditors, including 50 Cent. Young Buck allegedly owes 50 Cent $250,000, for failing to deliver two albums per his G-Unit contract. The news comes amid ongoing financial struggles faced by Young Buck, who filed for bankruptcy in 2020.

Last year, 50 Cent’s legal team alleged that Young Buck was hiding assets, and attempted to recover some of the debt. They filed legal documents which stated, “By failing to disclose the Works and the Royalties, including without limitation at his meeting of creditors and in his petition and schedules, Defendant, with intent to hinder, delay, or defraud a creditor, creditors, and/or an officer of the estate, has transferred, removed, destroyed, mutilated, or concealed, or has permitted to be transferred, removed, destroyed, mutilated, or concealed his Property, within one year before the Petition Date, or property of the estate, after the Petition Date.” 50 Cent’s team also wanted the debts to be deemed as “non-dischargeable,” and additionally asked for “further relief as it deems just and proper.”

Young Buck’s Financial Struggles

Young Buck performs on stage at Chene Park on August 20, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Images)

Young Buck later spoke on 50 Cent‘s legal filing on the It’s Tricky with Raquel Harper podcast. The rapper said, “We’re at a standstill. I’m definitely not looking to go down a whole drawn-out court situation when it all could be done on a business level.”

He went on to claim, “[50 Cent] sent cease-and-desist [letters] out to try to stop all of my music and get everything pulled down based on saying I’m still an artist on G-Unit. What I did was once [50 Cent] stopped me from being able to make money, I filed another bankruptcy.” Young Buck claimed that filing for bankruptcy “stopped [50 Cent] from being able to cease-and-desist anything.” He filed shortly after serving time in prison in 2019 for serious debt, including child support payments and outstanding debt to the IRS.

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