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Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Sony Pays $600 Million For 50% Stake In Michael Jackson's "Mijac" Song Catalog

Feb 14, 2024

The Jackson estate reportedly wanted between $800 million and $900 million when they first began seeking buyers for a stake in their assets, but the final purchase price might include different assets rather than a straightforward discount.

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Would You Rather Have $500,000 Or One Lunch With Jay-Z? The Rapper Has A Definitive Answer

Nov 1, 2023

It's a common Internet debate: Half a million dollars or lunch with a man worth billions? Here's what Jay-Z himself has to say.

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Is Taylor Swift Really Going To Be $6 BILLION Richer When The Eras Tour Ends?!

Oct 14, 2023

A report released Friday claims that Taylor Swift will make $6 billion by the time her "Eras" tour and movie end. Is this really true?

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

The Time David Bowie Temporarily Turned His Royalties Into Bonds That Were Sold On Wall Street

Sep 19, 2023

We all know about David Bowie's great music, acting, and fashion sense. But he was also a shrewd investor — and it made him millions.

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Nelly Just Sold Half His Music Catalog For $50 Million

Jul 6, 2023

Not only did Nelly just make $50 million, but the sale also values his catalog at $100 million.

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Early In His Career 50 Cent Live In An $800-A-Month Apartment And Had $38 Million In The Bank

Jun 5, 2023

50 Cent said he upgraded his digs in a massive way, purchasing a house in Connecticut that belonged to Mike Tyson. He reportedly spent $4.1 million on the property, then invested another $10 million on expansions and renovations before selling it off.

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Mötley Crüe's War With Guitarist Mick Mars Has Exposed Some Fascinating Band Financials

Apr 26, 2023

In the 1980s Mötley Crüe was all about "girls, girls, girls." Today the rockers are spending significantly more time with "lawyers, lawyers, lawyers."

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

50 Cent Claims He's "Been A Billionaire Since 2007"

Apr 16, 2023

On a recent podcast, 50 Cent made the outlandish claim that he has been a billionaire "since 2007." Me too.

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Diddy's "I'll Be Missing You" Royalty Payments To Sting Are Even Higher Than We Thought

Apr 6, 2023

For several decades Sting made $2,000 a day in royalties from the song "Every Breath You Take" largely thanks to something Diddy forgot to do back in the 1990s. And actually, Diddy recently claimed the number is even higher…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Want To Own Kanye West's Publishing Catalog? It's For Sale, But Considering The Annual Royalty Income, It's Not Going To Be Cheap…

Sep 28, 2022

Kanye West has scored plenty of big hits over the years. But he may be looking to sell his music catalog for a huge payday.

Irv Gotti Just Sold The Murder Inc. Masters For $300 Million

Irv Gotti Just Sold The Murder Inc. Masters For $300 Million

Aug 26, 2022

If the reports are accurate, Irv Gotti just inked a deal to sell Murder Inc.'s master recordings for $300 million.

Pink Floyd Members Are Seeking Offers For Their Catalog – Could Be The Biggest Deal Ever

Pink Floyd Members Are Seeking Offers For Their Catalog – Could Be The Biggest Deal Ever

May 17, 2022

The members of Pink Floyd are reportedly shopping their catalog for what will almost certainly be one of the biggest music sales in history.

I Really, Really, Really Hope Nas Sold His Coinbase Shares Months Ago

I Really, Really, Really Hope Nas Sold His Coinbase Shares Months Ago

May 11, 2022

One of the biggest stories of 2021 was Nas potentially making $100+ million off the Coinbase IPO. I really, really, really hope he sold whatever shares he had months ago.

Drake Just Signed A $400 Million Deal With Universal – One Of The Biggest Deals In Music History

Drake Just Signed A $400 Million Deal With Universal – One Of The Biggest Deals In Music History

May 4, 2022

Drake has signed an enormous "multi-faceted" deal with Universal Music Group. The deal includes publishing interests, merchandise, touring and more. It's one of the largest deals in entertainment history.

David Bowie's Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog For $250 Million

David Bowie's Estate Sells His Publishing Catalog For $250 Million

Jan 5, 2022

The deal is reportedly worth "upwards of $250 million," and includes the publishing rights for virtually everything Bowie wrote over the course of his long career in popular music.

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Dr. Dre's Ex Wants $2 Million PER MONTH In Temporary Spousal Support - Updated With Expense Breakdown!

Dr. Dre's Ex Wants $2 Million PER MONTH In Temporary Spousal Support - Updated With Expense Breakdown!

Sep 6, 2020
How much would you need to get by if you were divorcing someone really rich?Dr. Dre's soon-to-be ex-wife apparently needs (Dr. Evil voice) two meeeeeeellllllion dollars PER MONTH!
The 30 Richest Rappers In The World 2020

The 30 Richest Rappers In The World 2020

Apr 24, 2020
Who are the richest rappers in the world? How many rappers are billionaires or close to being a billionaire? Let's find out with this breakdown of the rappers with the highest net worth 2020!
Nas Has Secretly Built A Venture Capital Tech Investment Empire

Nas Has Secretly Built A Venture Capital Tech Investment Empire

Jan 25, 2019
Over the last 20 years Nas has been regarded as one of the greatest rappers on the planet. Over the next 20 years, he might be regarded as one of the best investors on the planet.
How Much Was Tupac Worth At The Time Of His Death? - The Tangled Financial Mess Of A Rap Star

How Much Was Tupac Worth At The Time Of His Death? - The Tangled Financial Mess Of A Rap Star

Sep 12, 2019
Tupac Shakur was one of the most successful rappers in the industry at the time of his death. So why were his finances in such bad shape?
Demi Lovato's $8 Million Hollywood Hills Home In Danger Of Being Destroyed

Demi Lovato's $8 Million Hollywood Hills Home In Danger Of Being Destroyed

Feb 4, 2017
Demi Lovato is definitely going to be mad when she finds out that she can't even live in the $8 million home she purchased back in September.
The Simple Reason Why Travis Scott Is The Hottest Name In Hip-Hop Right Now...

The Simple Reason Why Travis Scott Is The Hottest Name In Hip-Hop Right Now...

Sep 20, 2015
Travis Scott's 'Rodeo,' debuted at the top of the Rap Albums charts this week, and joined two artists on an exclusive list in the process.
How Two Kids Made A Million Dollars Off A Viral Dance Song (Juju on That Beat)

How Two Kids Made A Million Dollars Off A Viral Dance Song (Juju on That Beat)

Oct 28, 2016
Here's the story behind how viral dance sensation "Juju on That Beat" has made a million bucks.
Cardi B Made An Incredible Amount Of Money Last Year

Cardi B Made An Incredible Amount Of Money Last Year

Oct 7, 2019
Cardi B may have been a stripper from the Bronx just a few years ago, but today, she's one of the highest-earning rap stars of the year, with $28 million, a figure she disputes, but she also doesn't indicate if that amount is too high or not high enough.
A Judge Has Ordered Master P To Pay His Ex-Wife A Hefty Sum

A Judge Has Ordered Master P To Pay His Ex-Wife A Hefty Sum

May 25, 2016
Master P is going to have to fork over some money to his ex-wife Sonya Miller – here's why...