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Metro Boomin Previews Music With Future Following “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse” Soundtrack Success

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Metro Boomin recently unveiled his highly-anticipated soundtrack to Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse. First-week sales numbers prove that fans couldn’t wait to get listening to the LP. The project has sold 60,363 copies in its first week, with 3,079 coming from pure sales, putting him at #7 on the charts. The soundtrack features several high-profile features like 21 Savage, A$ap Rocky, Nas, Lil Wayne, and more.

He also made a cameo appearance in the new film, which he told Variety was “fun” for him earlier this month. “It was another door to open,” he told the outlet, “to peek through.” Metro Boomin explained, “Whether there is some more opportunities to do things like this in the future, it just makes a light bulb go. But it wasn’t difficult to integrate.” He also revealed that the cameo “was just so surreal,” claiming that he’s a “lifelong Marvel and Spider-Man fan.”

Read More: Metro Boomin Reacts To His Cameo In “Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse”

Metro Boomin Teases New Track With Future

Metro Boomin also just teased a new track he has on the way with one of his soundtrack collaborators, Future. Though he claims that the song is still in the works, fans at a recent performance had the honor of hearing it live.

Earlier this month, he revealed that a collaborative album with Future would be his next project. “So now that the soundtrack is out… when’s the album with Future,” a Twitter user asked the producer. He told the fan that the collab would be “Next up.” Metro Boomin first teased the collab in March in his cover story for FLAUNT magazine. He discussed performing alongside the rapper during his One Big Party tour stop in Atlanta. “Oh, that was fire,” he said of the performance. He later told the outlet that a collaborative album between the two of them would “definitely,” come out at some point this year. “I would bet on it,” he shared, “I would definitely bet on it.”

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Soulja Boy Reveals Insane “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” Earnings

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Soulja Boy is someone who has had impressive longevity in the hip-hop world. Although he may not be pumping out hits right now, he still has a lot of fans around the world. Overall, he burst onto the scene with “Crank Dat.” As many of you know, he made this song popular thanks to some mischievous practices on Limewire. That said, he was able to follow up this success with some other big songs. For instance, he had another smash hit with “Kiss Me Thru The Phone” which almost went number one on Billboard.

If you remember, the music video featured a phone number that fans could call or text. As you can imagine, this number was inundated by his supporters and those who just wanted to troll. That said, Soulja Boy did not seem to mind it. In an interview with HipHopDX, Soulja explained how much money he made off of the phone number. According to the artist, the number was like a subscription service. With so many people calling the number, he was able to secure upwards of $100,000 USD per month.

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Soulja Boy Secured The Bag

“Alright, let me tell y’all the real story,” Soulja Boy began. “Boom. So that number was like a fan line. So every time somebody called that number, I was getting paid off of that shit. It was like a subscription. You could text it or call it, so I was probably making like $100,000 a month off of that, just people calling that number.” Subsequently, he explained how the company that had the number went out of business. However, he is looking to get the number back in his possession.

Overall, this just goes to show what kind of marketing genius Soulja Boy is. Sometimes, it can be hard to monetize your music, especially in today’s day and age. However, he found the perfect way to capitalize on the ringtone era of music. Tell us your thoughts on these reported earnings, in the comments section below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news from the music world.

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50 Cent Says That His Upcoming Tour Could Be His Last

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50 Cent says that his highly-anticipated Final Lap Tour could be his last for the foreseeable future. He’s putting on the world tour in celebration of the 20th anniversary of his debut album Get Rich or Die Tryin’. On Instagram Live, he revealed that he’s sold over 500,000 tickets in the week since announcing the dates.

“Because ticket sales are doing so well they’re adding new markets so the UK, North America, and possibly Australia will be in there,” 50 told his fans. “I gotta get to Africa. I got a lot of spots I gotta hit before I be done, because this is the Final Lap Tour.”

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50 Cent In Concert

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MAY 06: 50 Cent performs during the Lovers & Friends music festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds on May 06, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

He continued: “I won’t be running around like this no more. I gotta do my film and television stuff and got a lot of other things going on behind the scenes that I gotta work on. So I won’t be out touring as much as I’ve been touring… I’m having fun this time because it’s set up to enjoy myself, we not feeling pressure.”

For the Final Lap Tour, 50 will be performing a total of 64 shows across the globe. The trek will begin on July 21 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and see him travel across North America until September 17. At that point, he’ll fly over to Europe and perform in Amsterdam, Oslo, Zurich, Paris, London, and more cities. He’ll be bringing along Busta Rhymes and Jeremih.

50 Cent Updates Fans On His Future Plans

50 Cent recently discussed what fans can expect from the tour during an interview with USA Today. “It’s gonna be a whole new show,” 50 Cent shared of his upcoming concerts. “Sometimes out of habit, you go to certain records. People love other things on it, so I wanna make sure I touch those records before I don’t do those anymore.”

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Mannie Fresh Sells His Catalog To Reservoir Media

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Mannie Fresh has sold his music catalog to Reservoir Media for an undisclosed amount. The deal includes both publishing and recorded music rights. The iconic New Orleans artist discussed the decision during a recent interview with the outlet, Music Business Worldwide.

“It’s great to be joining up with Faith Newman and the entire Reservoir team. I’m grateful for their support, and I know they’ll take care of my music,” he said regarding the deal. Mannie has released two studio albums over the course of his career, including 2004’s The Mind of Mannie Fresh and 2009’s Return of the Ballin‘. Additionally, he appeared on many hit songs such as Juvenile’s “Back That Azz Up,” Lil Wayne’s “Go DJ,” and more. He also worked with 2 Chainz, T-Pain, Big K.R.I.T., and Young Jeezy, among others. While at Cash Money Records, Mannie helped produce some of the label’s biggest hits.

Mannie Fresh In Louisiana In 2022

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA – FEBRUARY 19: DJ Mannie Fresh performs during Shorty Gras at Mardi Gras World on February 19, 2022 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 2021 Mardi Gras parades were canceled in an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images)

As of the end of 2022, Reservoir Media had spent $695 million on catalog acquisitions since its 2007 launch. “I was born and raised in Louisiana and witnessed Mannie’s meteoric rise from a local DJ in New Orleans to a globally acclaimed producer, writer, and performer who helped break some of the genre’s biggest talents,” said Rell Lafargue, Reservoir President and Chief Operating Officer. “It means a lot to me to continue to build Reservoir’s connection to creators like Mannie, who represents the highest caliber of contemporary music from New Orleans, and we’re pleased to be the new stewards of his hit music.”

Reservoir Executive Vice President of A&R and Catalog Development Faith Newman also commented: “Mannie’s clever production cultivated a powerful moment for Southern hip-hop, and his distinctive sound helped pave the way for other producers for years to come. I have personally been a fan of his for decades, and it’s a pleasure to bring him into the Reservoir family.”

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Diddy In “No Rush” To Sell His Catalog, His Business Partner Says

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Despite many of his contemporaries selling off their music catalogs, Diddy is apparently in no rush to join them. According to Combs Enterprises President Tarik Brooks, Diddy plans to hold onto his music for the foreseeable future. Brooks discussed the music mogul’s financial plans during a recent interview with Trapital’s Dan Runcie.

“For us, we’re in no rush to get rid of a portfolio that could be a part of music’s evolution,” Brooks stated during the discussion. “Who knows how you think about those assets in the future?” Diddy’s catalog is one of the most iconic in the history of hip-hop. It features the work of numerous legendary artists including Mary J. Blige, The Notorious B.I.G., Lil’ Kim, and many more.

Diddy At Cannes Film Festival

CANNES, FRANCE – MAY 22: Sean Combs attends the ‘Killing Them Softly’ Premiere during 65th Annual Cannes Film Festival at Palais des Festivals on May 22, 2012 in Cannes, France. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Brooks continued: “We have the benefit of being able to go slow and kinda take our time and basically run experiments at our own pace to figure out what we want to do. And so from that perspective, people have continually come through with offers, opportunities, and things. And we’ve purposely taken our time as we’ve thought about what Puff’s experience of music is gonna be over the next years as he climbs what he talks about as his second mountain.”

As for artists who have decided to sell either their entire catalog or portions of it, Metro Boomin, Zaytoven, Dr. Dre, Future, and Irv Gotti have all done so as of late. Diplo explained his decision to do so during an interview with TMZ, earlier this year. “It’s a great investment because when you stream music it just constantly goes,” he said. “So a record like ‘Lean On,’ one of my songs with Major Lazer, always has 400,000 streams. It’s always gonna generate capital so it’s a great investment.” Check out Tarik Brooks’ interview with Trapital below to see why Diddy is not joining the star-studded list.

Tarik Brooks’ Discussion With “Trapital”

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Cam’ron Says There’s A Lot Of Interest In Buying His Sports Show

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Cam’ron says that he’s had numerous parties express interest in purchasing his new sports talk show, It Is What It Is. Providing an update on the series on Instagram, earlier this week, Cam’ron explained that the show is fully funded by him.

“A lot of n****s hollering at me trying to buy my show and make my show a part of what they’re doing. And listen, I appreciate the love,” he said in the clip, before adding, “I appreciate the interest and everything else. This is fully funded by me. I ain’t gonna get no help, I ain’t got no partners. I ain’t got no bank that came and did all this shit.”

Cam’ron Watching The Knicks

NEW YORK, NY – JANUARY 21: Jordyn Taylor, Trevor Noah, guest, Cam’ron and Michael Cudlitz attend Phoenix Suns Vs. New York Knicks game at Madison Square Garden on January 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by James Devaney/GC Images)

Cam’ron launched It Is What It Is earlier this year after teasing the series for months. On the show, he discusses all things sports, but most recently, he’s made headlines for calling out Brooklyn Nets guard Ben Simmons. During a new episode, he admitted that he’s likely going to lose a bet with Ma$e that Simmons would average 10 points per game this season. “Ben Simmons, at this point, you costing me money. I don’t know where you gonna go, but get the fuck out of New York,” the rapper said. “Personally, we don’t really want you around. You’re a disgrace. Philly, y’all are suckas for shipping him over to us. Y’all can take him. Personally, you fucked your whole stock up. I don’t know anybody that want you, but you can leave New York. You costing me money.”

Cam’ron isn’t the only Dipset member that’s interested in moving into TV. Jim Jones also recently teased that he wants to make a series about the group’s iconic run in the 2000s. “You got a talk show. I’m about to give you the Dipset 5H TV series,” Jones told DJ Self. “I think I’m a do that ’cause the shit that went on in 5H before we became the players we were, you n****s need to see. We was reckless. Young, dumb, and stupid, but we was having a ball.”

Cam’ron’s Instagram Post

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