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Hit-Boy Praises Jay-Z For Getting Him Out Of A Bad Publishing Deal

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Hit-Boy has proven himself to be one of the most versatile producers in the game. He’s worked with a laundry list of legends, and scored major crossover hits. If it wasn’t for Jay-Z, though, Hit-Boy would have been significantly less successful. Not from a charts perspective, but a monetary one. The producer recently appeared on an episode of The Shop, and he detailed the ways in which the Roc Nation founder saved his career.

Hit-Boy, like most artists starting out, failed to recognize the poor quality of his first contract. He was merely happy to be signed. The more he learned, however, the more clear it became that he was in a bad publishing situation. “I’m actually still in my publishing situation,” he told the hosts. “I signed when I was 19 years old and I’m 37, so I’ve been in the deal a long time with Universal Publishing. Hit-Boy described the terms of the contract as “ancient.” The worst part was that the producer did not have a clear end date for his contract. He could have easily been held to these initial terms for the rest of his life.

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Roc Nation Renegotiated Hit-Boy’s Original Contract

Then Roc Nation stepped in. Hit-Boy credited Jay-Z and Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez with helping to straighten out his publishing. “[They] really got me to a place I’m in now, where I have an end date,” he admitted. “But before, my whole career I was working without having a[n] actual end date to— the way we really get our money is through publishing.” These changes appear to be recent, based on the sense of relief Hit-Boy displayed during the interview.

“That’s going to be, like, life changing for me,” the producer explained. “Just to even have freedom as a grown man.” He also noted that his contract kept him from securing huge advances, the way that some of his producing peers have. “I haven’t been able to go do other deals or go get advances in different places like my counterparts have,” he lamented. “I eat very well, but I know what it’s really supposed to be.” Fortunately, Hit-Boy appears to be on the right track to achieving what it’s supposed to be.

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Boosie Badazz Continues To Diss Yung Bleu, Exposes Publishing Deal

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Boosie Badazz and Yung Bleu have been going back and forth on social media as of late, and Boosie recently took things a step further. The 40-year-old rapper took to Instagram to hurl a few more insults at Yung Bleu, calling him “ungrateful” and accusing him of being a “thief.” According to Boosie, Yung Bleu is also getting ripped off in his publishing deal.

“Icing on the cake,” he says of the revelation. “He’s taking your publishing too, bro. Reserv is one company. Vice and Play is his publishing company. Let me show what he’s doing to all your records, Bleu. Taking all your publishing. Swipe.” Boosie went on to share some screenshots, which appear to showcase how much Yung Bleu is earning from his music versus how much Empire Records and the company Vice and Play are earning. In the past, Boosie has accused the CEO of Empire of signing a deal with Yung Bleu without his knowledge, even alleging that Yung Bleu forged his signature.

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Boosie Continues To Go After Yung Bleu

Amid the drama, Yung Bleu hopped on social media earlier this week to throw a few jabs at Boosie. He accused the rapper of hitting his own mother, and even proposed a boxing match claiming that he’ll “beat [his] azz.” Clearly, their feud is showing no signs of slowing down any time soon. Boosie is threatening to take legal action against the 29-year-old, and recently weighed in on his cheating allegations.

Earlier this month, Yung Bleu got into some trouble in his marriage when a woman came forward with her account of being flown out by him. His wife has since claimed to be seeking a divorce. Boosie dissed Yung Bleu amid the debacle, accusing him of failing to “claim” his wife. Yung Bleu denied this, noting that he has “platinum songs” that mention her. Keep an eye on HNHH for more updates on Boosie Badazz and Yung Bleu.

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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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