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T-Pain explains why he sold his music catalog last year for a reported $100 million during his Twitch stream on July 25, saying streaming caused the value of artists’ music to keep dropping without their consent. The deal included his publishing catalog and select master-recording rights. For T-Pain, taking... show more

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T-Pain broke down exactly why selling his music catalog was a total no-brainer. "The amount of money that they gave me for my catalog, it literally would have taken me a hundred years to make that money. "l calculated it and I was like, why would I sell y'all this? And they were like, "Look here's how much you're making per year off of all of this. We're going to give you a hundred years worth of money right here, all at once." “They gave me 100 years worth of money right here, all at once.”

T-Pain broke down exactly why selling his music catalog was a total no-brainer. "The amount of money that they gave me for my catalog, it literally would have taken me a hundred years to make that money. "l calculated it and I was like, why would I sell y'all this? And they were like, "Look here's how much you're making per year off of all of this. We're going to give you a hundred years worth of money right here, all at once." “They gave me 100 years worth of money right here, all at once.”

Traeyz ♠️

306,545 views • 29 days ago

Michael Jackson died $500 MILLION in debt in 2009. His estate has earned $3.5 BILLION since and he is still the highest paid musician on earth. > When Jackson died in 2009 creditors were circling and banks were preparing to seize his assets. > His most valuable possession was not his music. It was a decision he made in 1985. > He paid $47.5 MILLION for the ATV Music catalog. > Inside it were the publishing rights to over 4,000 songs including most of The Beatles’ entire catalog. > Paul McCartney had introduced Jackson to the power of music publishing years earlier. > He then watched Jackson use that knowledge to outbid him for the Beatles catalog. > Jackson’s estate paid off every dollar of his $500 MILLION debt using that catalog as leverage. > In 2016 Sony paid the estate $750 MILLION for the ATV stake alone. > In 2024 Sony paid another $600 MILLION for half of his personal masters and publishing rights. > His own mother opposed the deal saying it went against his wishes. The estate sold it anyway. > In 2023 he earned $105 MILLION. More than any living musician in the United States that year. > MJ The Musical is running on Broadway. > Cirque du Soleil has been running a Michael Jackson show in Vegas since 2013. > A biopic starring his nephew premiered in 2026. > An estate lawyer told Forbes: “When it comes to estate earnings it’s MJ, then an enormous canyon, then everybody else.” > He paid $47.5 MILLION for the rights in 1985. Sony has paid $1.3 BILLION to get them back. He has been dead longer than most artists are famous and is still outearning all of them.

Michael Jackson died $500 MILLION in debt in 2009. His estate has earned $3.5 BILLION since and he is still the highest paid musician on earth. > When Jackson died in 2009 creditors were circling and banks were preparing to seize his assets. > His most valuable possession was not his music. It was a decision he made in 1985. > He paid $47.5 MILLION for the ATV Music catalog. > Inside it were the publishing rights to over 4,000 songs including most of The Beatles’ entire catalog. > Paul McCartney had introduced Jackson to the power of music publishing years earlier. > He then watched Jackson use that knowledge to outbid him for the Beatles catalog. > Jackson’s estate paid off every dollar of his $500 MILLION debt using that catalog as leverage. > In 2016 Sony paid the estate $750 MILLION for the ATV stake alone. > In 2024 Sony paid another $600 MILLION for half of his personal masters and publishing rights. > His own mother opposed the deal saying it went against his wishes. The estate sold it anyway. > In 2023 he earned $105 MILLION. More than any living musician in the United States that year. > MJ The Musical is running on Broadway. > Cirque du Soleil has been running a Michael Jackson show in Vegas since 2013. > A biopic starring his nephew premiered in 2026. > An estate lawyer told Forbes: “When it comes to estate earnings it’s MJ, then an enormous canyon, then everybody else.” > He paid $47.5 MILLION for the rights in 1985. Sony has paid $1.3 BILLION to get them back. He has been dead longer than most artists are famous and is still outearning all of them.

Jeremy

4,024,539 views • 3 months ago

I had the privilege of working with Peabo Bryson on the @somma.cruise last year. One evening, I noticed him sitting alone on the deck, so I joined him. We ended up talking for hours. He shared incredible stories, spoke passionately about his music, and had such a deep love for his craft. I am so grateful to have had that special moment with him. To his beautiful wife, son, and entire family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Peabo’s legacy will live on forever through his timeless music and the countless lives he touched. My deepest condolences to everyone who loved him.

I had the privilege of working with Peabo Bryson on the @somma.cruise last year. One evening, I noticed him sitting alone on the deck, so I joined him. We ended up talking for hours. He shared incredible stories, spoke passionately about his music, and had such a deep love for his craft. I am so grateful to have had that special moment with him. To his beautiful wife, son, and entire family, please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Peabo’s legacy will live on forever through his timeless music and the countless lives he touched. My deepest condolences to everyone who loved him.

Loni Love

25,705 views • 2 months ago

Maddox Sematimba is one of the most expensive Ugandan artists to book and apart from his legendary status and rich catalog, you can see why: THE PASSION he has for his music during his performances is something many other artists need to emulate ❤️ 🎥: Maddox Sematimba performing his song “Omuyimbi” at Karole Kasita’s #ThePowerWithin concert on 29th May 2026. #MaddoxSematimba #UgandanMusic

Maddox Sematimba is one of the most expensive Ugandan artists to book and apart from his legendary status and rich catalog, you can see why: THE PASSION he has for his music during his performances is something many other artists need to emulate ❤️ 🎥: Maddox Sematimba performing his song “Omuyimbi” at Karole Kasita’s #ThePowerWithin concert on 29th May 2026. #MaddoxSematimba #UgandanMusic

MBU

14,483 views • 2 months ago

“My mother sponsored the music video for my breakthrough song, ‘Suzzy.’ My dad also used to take me to the studio and motivate me to pursue my music career. They are the reason behind how far I have come.” — Ghanaian rapper Jay Bahd, during the naming ceremony of his son, expressed gratitude to his parents for their support and sacrifices that shaped his music journey, adding that the music video for his breakthrough song caught the attention of the late fashion icon Virgil Abloh.

“My mother sponsored the music video for my breakthrough song, ‘Suzzy.’ My dad also used to take me to the studio and motivate me to pursue my music career. They are the reason behind how far I have come.” — Ghanaian rapper Jay Bahd, during the naming ceremony of his son, expressed gratitude to his parents for their support and sacrifices that shaped his music journey, adding that the music video for his breakthrough song caught the attention of the late fashion icon Virgil Abloh.

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70,627 views • 13 days ago

I made Oliver Tree, ive been a huge fan of his ever since I saw him on Ethan Klein back in 2019. He was one of my favourite artists and I loved everything he did. The world lost a real one, but I'll appreciate him & his music for the rest of my life. Thanks #OliverTree RIP

I made Oliver Tree, ive been a huge fan of his ever since I saw him on Ethan Klein back in 2019. He was one of my favourite artists and I loved everything he did. The world lost a real one, but I'll appreciate him & his music for the rest of my life. Thanks #OliverTree RIP

ClayDabbler

12,739 views • 1 month ago

Mentorship of $100. Why this is my pain is because someone in need asked me for financial aid to support his poultry business. I gave him what was my last expendable 350k only to find out he used 200k for mentorship and 150k to fund his trading account. Now he is on $0 has moved his next appeal to a mutual friend. I confronted him and he is still defending his Fraudex Mentor. I can't hold camera and talk so I'll use every video I see to sensitise future victims. Do you ever wonder why your $100 to $100k mentor is making so much money and his siblings are not. They are just dependent on him because you are their source of income

Mentorship of $100. Why this is my pain is because someone in need asked me for financial aid to support his poultry business. I gave him what was my last expendable 350k only to find out he used 200k for mentorship and 150k to fund his trading account. Now he is on $0 has moved his next appeal to a mutual friend. I confronted him and he is still defending his Fraudex Mentor. I can't hold camera and talk so I'll use every video I see to sensitise future victims. Do you ever wonder why your $100 to $100k mentor is making so much money and his siblings are not. They are just dependent on him because you are their source of income

Wicked Unkle ™️

430,811 views • 11 months ago

Michael Jackson and many artists are part of an industry that operates on control! As long as you are profitable for the industry, the fame will continue! But Michael Jackson wasn’t just any artist he became a powerful opponent to the music execs! He owned 1/2 of the Sony music collection of many of the most influential artists of the century. Making him one of the most powerful players in the music business. He attacked the industry from the inside out, legally and outright! The execs couldn’t profit off of him or control him. When he stopped being controllable, they sought to destroy him. He became pervert, a freak, a racist, a pedophile, insane, not real, basically everything they could say that would try to ruin his image! Michael knew they were coming for him and spoke out against the industry through his music and through interviews until he died!

Michael Jackson and many artists are part of an industry that operates on control! As long as you are profitable for the industry, the fame will continue! But Michael Jackson wasn’t just any artist he became a powerful opponent to the music execs! He owned 1/2 of the Sony music collection of many of the most influential artists of the century. Making him one of the most powerful players in the music business. He attacked the industry from the inside out, legally and outright! The execs couldn’t profit off of him or control him. When he stopped being controllable, they sought to destroy him. He became pervert, a freak, a racist, a pedophile, insane, not real, basically everything they could say that would try to ruin his image! Michael knew they were coming for him and spoke out against the industry through his music and through interviews until he died!

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30,720 views • 5 months ago

Adrien Broner got really emotional while talking about his life, saying his wife bought him a $1.6 million house that he can't even sleep in and said he wants to keep going hard with streaming so he never has to step back into the ring, explaining that it's healthier for him and his family and allows him to spend more time with his kids. "If I keep going at the rate I'm going, I'll never have to put my life in danger again... I can finally be a dad again." ❤️

Adrien Broner got really emotional while talking about his life, saying his wife bought him a $1.6 million house that he can't even sleep in and said he wants to keep going hard with streaming so he never has to step back into the ring, explaining that it's healthier for him and his family and allows him to spend more time with his kids. "If I keep going at the rate I'm going, I'll never have to put my life in danger again... I can finally be a dad again." ❤️

Woody

781,718 views • 1 month ago

T has decided to leave #SalvageHunters after 11 years on the road. We'd like to thank T for bringing his dry wit and gentle charm to all he has done for the series and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

T has decided to leave #SalvageHunters after 11 years on the road. We'd like to thank T for bringing his dry wit and gentle charm to all he has done for the series and wish him all the best in his future endeavours.

Quest

203,080 views • 3 years ago

Kai Cenat got gifted a 1 of 1 plaque by D4vd for his song “Romantic Homicide” after he reacted to the song on stream which changed his music career forever “he came up to me during the Streamy Awards and said my reaction to his song changed his life forever”

Kai Cenat got gifted a 1 of 1 plaque by D4vd for his song “Romantic Homicide” after he reacted to the song on stream which changed his music career forever “he came up to me during the Streamy Awards and said my reaction to his song changed his life forever”

yoxic

163,540 views • 1 year ago

Falling Slowly I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of Glen Hansard. His music has been the soundtrack to my life for as long as I can remember. This was one of the very first pieces I shared here during the Covid pandemic. I remember how nervous I felt posting it. Not long afterwards, I received a message from Glen himself telling me he loved my version. Those few kind words, coming from an artist I admired so deeply, meant more than I can say. They gave me the confidence to keep sharing my music, and they played a significant part in the path that followed. So many evenings were spent lying on the floor of my cottage beside the fire with my dog Nisha, listening to Glen's songs. I still can't quite believe he's gone. This is Falling Slowly from the film Once. Glen and his co-star, Markéta Irglová, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008. The world feels quieter today. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and to everyone whose life was touched by his music. I'll be listening to his songs for the rest of my life.

Falling Slowly I'm heartbroken to hear of the passing of Glen Hansard. His music has been the soundtrack to my life for as long as I can remember. This was one of the very first pieces I shared here during the Covid pandemic. I remember how nervous I felt posting it. Not long afterwards, I received a message from Glen himself telling me he loved my version. Those few kind words, coming from an artist I admired so deeply, meant more than I can say. They gave me the confidence to keep sharing my music, and they played a significant part in the path that followed. So many evenings were spent lying on the floor of my cottage beside the fire with my dog Nisha, listening to Glen's songs. I still can't quite believe he's gone. This is Falling Slowly from the film Once. Glen and his co-star, Markéta Irglová, won the Academy Award for Best Original Song in 2008. The world feels quieter today. My heart goes out to his family, his friends, and to everyone whose life was touched by his music. I'll be listening to his songs for the rest of my life.

Patrick Dexter

209,999 views • 17 days ago

Lil’ Wayne is one of the most iconic and influential rappers ever, a legend, and at his peak, he had one of the most dominant runs any rapper has ever had. But he also has A LOT of TERRIBLE music in his catalog. I’d argue that he’s been terrible for far longer than he was great. A lot of his music has aged horribly. And even at his peak, he wasn’t really rapping about shit. A very small percentage of his catalog has substance. Far too much of his catalog was him doing THIS⬇️

Lil’ Wayne is one of the most iconic and influential rappers ever, a legend, and at his peak, he had one of the most dominant runs any rapper has ever had. But he also has A LOT of TERRIBLE music in his catalog. I’d argue that he’s been terrible for far longer than he was great. A lot of his music has aged horribly. And even at his peak, he wasn’t really rapping about shit. A very small percentage of his catalog has substance. Far too much of his catalog was him doing THIS⬇️

Luis

79,195 views • 6 months ago

throwback to justin saying he gets to choose the models in his music videos and a lot of people in the comments saying they thought that was hailey, and he chose this same model for two of his music videos:

throwback to justin saying he gets to choose the models in his music videos and a lot of people in the comments saying they thought that was hailey, and he chose this same model for two of his music videos:

bean 🤍

443,033 views • 8 months ago

Day 5: Advocacy A fearless advocate for artistic ownership and creative freedom, Prince used his voice to champion musicians and protect the value of their work. His impact continues to shape the future of music. Share your favorite moments of Prince standing up for artists below!

Day 5: Advocacy A fearless advocate for artistic ownership and creative freedom, Prince used his voice to champion musicians and protect the value of their work. His impact continues to shape the future of music. Share your favorite moments of Prince standing up for artists below!

Prince

13,237 views • 4 months ago

I need his voice injected in my veins like I lovvvvvveeee the way he sings please never stop singing I need to listen to him for the rest of my life

I need his voice injected in my veins like I lovvvvvveeee the way he sings please never stop singing I need to listen to him for the rest of my life

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16,390 views • 10 months ago

BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker went for years not knowing the root of his health issues. But with the help of his trainer and the faith, love, and support of his family, he was able to get the medical help he needed to play without pain.

BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker went for years not knowing the root of his health issues. But with the help of his trainer and the faith, love, and support of his family, he was able to get the medical help he needed to play without pain.

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16,109 views • 11 months ago