50 Cent Officially Launches G-Unit Studios in Louisiana
The opening of the studios in Shreveport will aide in “fostering talent, creating opportunities, and building a community that thrives through creativity and innovation.” …
The Deals: Cutting Edge Secures $500M for Music Rights; TikTok Partners With AXS for Concert Tickets
Also this week: Universal Music Greater China’s distribution deal with Chinese label TF Entertainment, ASM Global’s new reusable cup partner and more. …
TikTok Rival Triller Merging With Hong Kong Fintech Company AGBA
“We believe this is the most efficient route for Triller to access public capital markets and secure the liquidity needed for rapid growth,” says CEO Bobby Sarnevesht. …
Nicki Minaj, Rihanna Songwriter Kosine Sells Catalog to Seeker Music, Partners on Samplémoose Program
Kosine will act as the first ambassador for Seeker’s Samplémoose program, which helps transform the company’s catalog into samples and hosts flip camps. …
Nicki Minaj, Rihanna Songwriter Kosine Sells Catalog to Seeker Music, Partners on Samplémoose Program
Kosine will act as the first ambassador for Seeker’s Samplémoose program, which helps transform the company’s catalog into samples and hosts flip camps. …
Early Hour Entertainment Launches With Jacob Collier, Yeti Beats on Roster
Former Quincy Jones Productions president Adam Fell partners with Michael Peha and Thomas Duport to form the new artist management and production company. …
Davido Partners With UnitedMasters to Launch His Own Label
Under the tutelage of Steve Stoute, the launch of Nine+ Records will allow Davido to start a new path as an executive. …
Hipgnosis Songs Fund Agrees $1.4B Sale to Concord Chorus
The deal values each Hipgnosis share at £0.93, a premium of roughly one third the royalty fund’s shareprice at the close of trading on Wednesday. …
Tennessee Bill That Would Create a Live Music Fund for Indie Venues Passes State Legislature
The legislation creates the structure of a fund that would also provide grants to promoters and performers. …
YoungBoy Never Broke Again Arrested In Utah on Drug & Gun Charges Amid Yearslong House Arrest
The new charges come after federal prosecutors accused him of violating his house arrest by using drugs. …