LaTrice Burnette Named EVP/Head of Music at UnitedMasters
LaTrice Burnette joins UnitedMasters as EVP/Head of Music after two decades at major labels including Def Jam, working with Jay-Z, Future, and Travis Scott....
Tag : hip hop business
Bun B vs. Trill Burgers: Legal Battle Over Smash Burger
Houston rapper Bun B is in a legal battle with Trill Burgers co-founders over alleged financial mismanagement and business control disputes....
JAY-Z Receives .2 Million as Parlux Settles Perfume Dispute
JAY-Z receives $7.2 million settlement from Parlux Fragrances after winning lawsuit over Gold JAY-Z cologne promotional dispute that began in 2016....
French Montana: Labels Profit from Life Insurance
French Montana reveals record labels take out life insurance policies on artists for profit. The practice mirrors corporate 'dead peasant' insurance where companies benefit from...
Dame Dash: Music Industry a Waste of Time Due to Figureheads
Dame Dash discusses why the music industry is a waste of time due to figureheads in a candid interview with Shannon Sharpe, offering unfiltered insights....
Rodney Shealey Exits Def Jam
Rodney Shealey, Executive Vice President of Def Jam, has departed the legendary hip-hop label. The exit marks significant executive changes at the iconic record company....
Kanye West Allegedly Owes Big Sean $3 Million
Kanye West allegedly owes Big Sean $3 million according to new reports. The financial dispute highlights ongoing tensions between the former collaborators....
Hasbro’s eOne Deal Signals Growth
Hasbro's acquisition of Entertainment One includes Death Row Records, the iconic 90s hip-hop label. The toy giant plans to collect royalties while expanding its entertainment...
LL Cool J and Ice Cube Get Billion Dollar Network Offers
LL Cool J and Ice Cube secure billion-dollar commitments to purchase 22 sports channels as part of Disney's antitrust divestiture, targeting younger audiences....
adidas and Kanye West Launch YEEZY Partnership
adidas and Kanye West announce historic long-term partnership launching YEEZY brand entity for footwear, apparel and accessories. The unprecedented alliance creates the most significant partnership...
Derek Ferguson Appointed COO of REVOLT Media & TV
Derek Ferguson joins REVOLT Media & TV as Chief Operating Officer, bringing 30 years of experience from Combs Enterprises and Bad Boy Records....
Nelly Talks Business, Publishing, Ferguson and More
Nelly discusses his new record deal, music publishing strategies, and Ferguson in revealing interview with Ebro, plus insights on hip-hop beef and industry money....
Snoop Dogg Sues Popular Beer Brand
Snoop Dogg sued Pabst Brewing Co. seeking 10% of proceeds from the company's 2014 sale, claiming his Colt 45 endorsement contract entitled him to payment....
IRS Hits Birdman in the Pocket for 2 Million
Cash Money CEO Birdman faced $1.9 million in federal tax liens from 2014-2015 but quickly resolved the debt to avoid asset seizure....
Nas Joins Manning Bros in $35M SeatGeek Deal
Nas joins Peyton and Eli Manning in a $35 million SeatGeek Series B investment round. The ticket search engine platform will use funds for growth...
Music Licensing: A Hidden Revenue Stream for Many Artists
Music licensing offers artists a hidden revenue stream through TV, film, and commercial placements. Learn how independent artists can capitalize on sync opportunities and build...
Steve Rifkind Regrets Not Signing Jay Z
Music industry veteran Steve Rifkind reveals on The Breakfast Club that he regrets not signing Jay-Z when he had the chance, missing out on a...
Dr. Dre Set to Sell Beats to Apple for $3.2B
Apple reportedly nears $3.2 billion deal to acquire Dr. Dre's Beats Electronics, potentially making it Apple's largest acquisition ever and propelling Dr. Dre to billionaire...
T.I. & Russell Simmons Partner with greenROKS
T.I. partners with Russell Simmons and greenROKS to create innovative youth-focused entertainment blending music, gaming, and education....
Diddy and CIROC Partner with Uber for Safe Rides
Sean Diddy Combs and CIROC team up with Uber to provide $1 million in safe ride discounts for New Year's 2014. The campaign encourages responsible...
Nelly on Chief Keef’s Bad Deal and Master Ownership
Nelly discusses Chief Keef's problematic record deal in VladTV interview, sharing insights on artists owning their masters and knowing their worth....
Chaka Zulu Named VP Entertainment & Sports Marketing
Industry veteran Chaka Zulu, known for managing Ludacris, has been appointed VP of Entertainment and Sports Marketing at Monster Cable Inc. The former radio MD...
Dr. Dre Sells 51 Percent of Company for $309 Million
Dr. Dre sells 51% of Beats Electronics for $309 million. The audio company, co-founded with Jimmy Iovine, produces celebrity-endorsed headphones including Justbeats and Heartbeats....
Barry Weiss’ move to Island Def Jam is Official
Barry Weiss officially becomes Chairman and CEO of Island/Def Jam and Universal Music Republic Group, replacing LA Reid who left for X Factor judging role....
