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Russ’ Shocking Earnings Revealed

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Russ recently hopped on social media to share some motivation for aspiring musicians. He unveiled how much he made this week from his masters, explaining that you don’t have to be the most popular artist in the game to make a lot of money. The rapper also shared that his secret to maximizing his profit is owning his own music, which allows him to keep everything his songs bring in.

His post includes two screenshots of his balances on TuneCore and Vydia. One of them shows a balance of over $79k, while the other shows a balance of over $152k. This means that the performer earned more than $232k this week alone. Clearly, he must be doing something right.

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Russ Made Over $232k This Week

He shared a message to followers alongside the reveal. “I know this is redundant to a lotta people but I really believe in trying to help artists understand THEIR potential and I hope to give the artists looking up to me and even my peers in the industry just a peek into an alternative possibility of doing this career,” he explained.

“Create a catalogue of a bunch of good songs that you own. They don’t have to be the biggest in the world but this is a volume game. Record labels make billions a year because of how much catalogue they own. They don’t tour [laughing emoji] you can build up an audience and generate enough money to outsource the same people the major labels hire. I’m blessed and I’m very grateful for my fans and I appreciate you guys for making all this possible. Without y’all I’d still just be chuggin away at this dream so thank you forever.” What do you think of Russ’ earnings? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Russ.

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Fivio Foreign Refuses To Sell His Catalog For Eight Figure Payout

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One of New York’s big-time talents, Fivio Foreign, has really caught a lot of steam over the past couple of years. Ever since 2021 when he got a placement on Kanye West’s Donda record, more and more fans have taken notice of what he can do. His lengthy and impressive verse on the album’s hit song, “Off The Grid,” was certainly a standout moment. He even got Kanye West to rap over the drill beat and both showed terrific chemistry on that cut. Since that point, all Fivio has done since that point is garner more attention to him.

Just a few weeks ago, he made history by becoming the first rapper to make a song using an AI system. He partnered with a Japanese brand called SOUNDRAW, to help create a beat for his next song, “Doin Me.” He also raps on top of a drill instrumental, and it is already gaining some traction with over 32,000 streams. Many people have not heard of SOUNDRAW but it was a historic moment in the music industry and for Fivio to do this collaboration.

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Fivio Foreign Is Keeping His Music For Himself

Because of all of this success since his career started back in 2019, Fivio has the chance to cash out. The New York rapper recently discovered that he could sell his short catalog for well over eight figures. It is a crazy thing to fathom, but he has really developed a strong career already. However, Fivio is going against the recent trend. In the tweet above, he says, “I found out I could sell my catalog for 8 figures.. I’m not tho [sleeping emoji].” Dr. Dre, Future, and a handful have others have sold the respective discographies for a large amount as well, but Fivio is possibly waiting to see if that number could increase.

What are your initial thoughts on Fivio Foreign saying he will not sell his musical catalog for eight figures? Do you think he is making a mistake not participating in this recent trend? Will his discography be worth more in the future? We want to hear what you have to say about all of this. With that in mind, be sure to leave all of your thoughts and opinions in the comments section below. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest breaking news around Fivio Foreign, as well as the rest of the music world.

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Jeezy Reveals The Best Track He Has Ever Made

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One of the most respected and prolific Atlanta-based rappers in the game, Jeezy, sat down with Rap Radar for an extensive interview. The main reason was to discuss his new memoir “Adversity For Sale: You Gotta Believe” but many topics were discussed. For example, one of them was what he thinks is the best song he has ever written in his legendary career. He has many to go through, especially with over 20 projects to dive into. Furthermore, he has hits on hits with songs like, “Put On” featuring Kanye West, “Soul Survivor,” “Seen It All,” and many more.

Ultimately, he selected “Done It” which made it onto a mixtape and one of his most popular albums, The Recession. He explains the backstory of how this song landed on both efforts. “I put it on the mixtape Trappin’ Ain’t Dead. And I went to Detroit one day, and some type of way my DJ played that s**t — and man, it was unfucking real!” He continues, “I was like, ‘Yo, could we put on the album?’” And that’s how it got on to [streaming].”  Another complication for why it did not originally appear on The Recession was the song he sampled by Hall & Oats had gone through a lot to get cleared for use.

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A Turning Point For Jeezy

“I felt every bar on there,” Jeezy said. He also named The Recession his best album of all time. “[It is] my best body of work because of the effort that I put into it and it was also a time of a shift in my life because that’s when I was overweight,” he said. “I dropped like 60 pounds on my own! I started running and doing all types of stuff.” It is always uplifting to hear when an artist’s work results in their life improving in any shape or form.

Do you disagree with Jeezy’s opinion on his greatest song? What is your favorite project of his? Be sure to tell us all of your opinions below in the comments section. Additionally, stay tapped in with HNHH for all the latest music news around all corners of the industry.

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Nelly Sells Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

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Artists selling their entire musical catalogs are becoming increasingly common. Some artists in particular have netted absolutely massive paydays for their musical works. Just yesterday, NLE Choppa speculated that he could sell his entire catalog for $1 billion, a figure that many fans contested. Now a new sale puts that number into perspective. According to TMZ, Nelly has sold a 50% share of his musical catalog for $50 million. His discography includes 8 albums, 6 of which debuted in the top 10 and three of which hit number 1 on the Billboard 200.

Nelly’s collection also includes four number-one songs. His first number-one hit “Hot In Herre” has been certified 2x Platinum. His discography also includes 6 other top 10 singles, the most recent of which is “Just A Dream” which peaked at number 3 back in 2010. The sale is being facilitated by a company called HarbourView Equity Partners. Many artists like Bob Dylan, The Beatles, and Michael Jackson have sold their catalogs in the past. This enables their songs to be licensed out for things like commercials.

Nelly Gets $50 Million For His Music

This sale comes right on the heels of Nelly’s debut album Country Grammar turning 23. Three of the album’s singles made it to the top 15 of the Hot 100 and two of them even made it to the Top 10. The song “Ride Wit Me” featuring City Spud peaked at number 3 and was one of Nelly’s earliest smash hits. The album and it’s follow-up Nellyville are still massive fan favorites.

A few weeks ago Nelly showed up at CNN’s Juneteenth celebration. While there he performed his classic hit “Dilemma” alongside Chloe Bailey. Some viewers of the performance thought that Chole was over-singing and wished the track’s original performer Kelly Rowland had been there instead. Nelly’s newest album Heartland dropped in 2021 and saw him embracing his country music side. He’s promised a sequel to the album is coming on multiple occasions. What do you think of Nelly selling half the rights to his music for $50 Million? Let us know in the comment section below.

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Logic Sells His Entire Music Catalog For Eight Figures

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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.

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Logic’s Absurd Catalog

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INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 28: Logic performs at the YouTube Theater on June 28, 2023 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Harmony Gerber/Getty Images)

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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Zaytoven Sells Music Catalog Featuring Songs From Migos, 21 Savage And Lil Wayne

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According to confirmed reports, ATL super producer Zaytoven has sold his music catalog featuring Gucci Mane, 21 Savage, Migos and more to Ultra International Music Publishing. Additionally, the deal is said to call for new music from the Grammy Award winning producer.

While speaking about the deal, UIMP CEO Patrick Moxey said, “Zaytoven is an extraordinary talent. He is the Father of trap music and has been the driving force of much of how we define that genre.” He continued saying, “Gucci Mane, Migos, Future – he’s been right there with these artists from the beginning in 2004 right up to the present day. I’m proud to announce that after working with him since 2007 we continue to be focused on future success.”

The deal reportedly includes music recorded from 2005 until 2022, with some of the aforementioned artists’ biggest hits, including Migos’ “Versace” and 21 Savage, Lil Wayne, and Travis Scott’s “3500”.

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Zaytoven Sells Music Catalog: Migos, Lil Wayne & More

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Zaytoven is the latest artist to sell his music catalog, according to a Variety report on a newly inked deal. Moreover, Zay partnered with Ultra International Music Publishing and sold his extensive catalog of hits. While his name might not ring in your head the same as others, he made classics for Migos, Travis Scott, Lil Wayne, and many more. Put some respect on the producer’s name.

ATLANTA GA – JULY 16: Zaytoven attends Hot 07.9 Birthday Bash 2022 at Center Parc Credit Union Stadium at Georgia State University on July 16, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia.(photo by Prince Williams/Wireimage)

Furthermore, the deal reportedly consists of 560 songs written by the Atlanta producer from 2005 to 2022. These include Migos’ breakout hit “Versace,” Travis Scott’s “3500,” 21 Savage’s “Famous,” Lil Wayne’s “Problems,” and a slew of other hits. While these tracks likely add up to a lot of cash, they did not disclose the sale amount in this report.

However, this deal will also bring fans new music from Zay. UIMP CEO and co-founder Patrick Moxey shared how much he’s looking forward to working with Zaytoven in a statement.

“Zaytoven is an extraordinary talent,” he expressed. “He is the Father of trap music and has been the driving force of much of how we define that genre. Gucci Mane, Migos, Future – he’s been right there with these artists from the beginning in 2004 right up to the present day. I’m proud to announce that after working with him since 2007 we continue to be focused on future success.”

Moreover, this news comes just weeks after the 43-year-old launched his record label ZTP with music executive Big Trill. Moreover, he announced the label’s inception with a query searching for new talent to add to the roster.

“We are Blessed to announce that ‘ZTP’ The Label is official,” the producer posted via Instagram. “Me and @therealbigtrill are officially a label. We are SIGNING artist, producers, song writers, DJs, all brands. we are looking for a real team a solid team. Searching for all talent in every city, every state, every town!!!! Let’s get to work.”

Still, what do you think of Zaytoven choosing to sell his music catalog in partnership with Ultra International Music Publishing? Whatever the case, let us know in the comments down below. Also, as always, stay tuned to HNHH for the latest money moves, big sales, and forward momentum in the rap game.

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Justin Bieber’s Music Catalog Sells For Over $200 Million

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In the years since he first rose to fame as a young boy singing covers on YouTube, Justin Bieber has gifted his fans with an expansive listening library. It all began in 2009 with his My World EP. Afterward, the Canadian creative satisfied the masses with releases like Journals, Believe, and most recently, Justice.

In recent months, there have been talks of the 28-year-old signing a huge deal. This would include handing his music catalog off to another entity. Last month, rumours said the singer could potentially earn $200M if both parties agree.

On Tuesday (January 24), Variety shared that Bieber actually made slightly upwards of the aforementioned price in his contract with Hipgnosis Songs Capital. Over 290 titles were a part of the deal, all of them released prior to December 31, 2023. At this time, his songs will continue to be administered by Universal Music, and UMG will own his master recordings.

Scooter Braun, the “One Time” hitmaker’s longtime manager gave a statement on the massive transaction. “I want to thank Merck and his entire Hipgnosis team and all of our partners involved for working so hard to make this historic deal happen. When Justin made the decision to make a catalog deal, we quickly found the best partner to preserve and grow this amazing legacy was Merck and Hipgnosis.”

“For 15 years I have been grateful to witness this journey and today I am happy for all those involved. Justin’s greatness is just beginning,” he continued.

Justin Bieber (L) and Scooter Braun backstage during the One Love Manchester Benefit Concert at Old Trafford Cricket Ground on June 4, 2017 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/One Love Manchester/Getty Images for One Love Manchester)

Things on Bieber’s front have been relatively quiet as of late. Fans were concerned when he once again postponed the final dates of his Justice tour. It was previously scheduled to launch in 2020, and still hasn’t been finished by 2023.

Initially, the Drew founder was faced with delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Eventually, he began rescheduling due to a battle with Ramsay Hunt syndrome which left his face paralyzed.

Bieber’s catalog deal is certainly a major bragging right, but he’s not the only artist making major money moves lately. Before launching her OnlyFans page and bringing in serious cash there, Iggy Azalea also sold her collection of songs in an impressive eight-figure deal.

Read what the Australian artist had to say about that here, and check back later for more pop culture updates.

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