Does Nicki own her masters?

So, does Nicki Minaj own her masters? Since all of Nicki Minaj's albums were released by Young Money (this includes "Pink Friday
Pink Friday
Pink Friday is the debut studio album by Trinidadian-born American rapper Nicki Minaj.
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," "Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded," "The Pinkprint," and "Queen"), this means that Nicki doesn't own her masters — Universal Music Group does.
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Who owns Drake and Nicki Minaj Masters?

Thus, it would appear as though Universal Music Group now owns the masters for all of Drake's pre-2018 recordings, as well as the grand majority of Nicki Minaj's discography, possibly even including future releases.
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What is Nicki Minaj masters worth?

Fans are finding it hard to believe that the masters of two dominant rappers, like Nicki Minaj and Drake, have been sold for $100 million.
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Does Nicki Minaj have her own label?

Nicki Minaj | Republic Records.
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How much did Lil Wayne Sell Nicki Minaj and Drake Masters for?

Last week, we learned Lil Wayne sold his masters to Universal Music Group for $100 million. A new report unveils that Drake, Nicki Minaj and Tyga's catalogs under Young Money were sold along with Lil Wayne's catalog.
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Lil Wayne Sells Drake and Nicki Minaj's Masters | The Joe Budden Podcast



Does Rihanna own her masters?

In a cover story for the April issue of Vogue, Abby Aguirre reports that after she released her last album in 2012, Rihanna left her old label and acquired the masters to all of her previous recordings. This is an incredible business move for star who also founded her own label imprint under her new home RocNation.
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What rappers own their masters?

Which Rappers Own Their Masters
  • King Von. Chicago's recently deceased rapper King Von's succumbed to an early demise. ...
  • Russ. ...
  • Tory Lanez. ...
  • 21 Savage. ...
  • Iggy Azalea. ...
  • Chance the Rapper. ...
  • Yo Gotti. ...
  • 2 Chainz.
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What businesses does Nicki Minaj own?

After being in the business of influencing female rappers that have followed her pinkprint, Nicki is creating her own artist roster. In an interview with Joe Budden, she revealed that she's building her own record label and management company, according to Variety.
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Does Nicki Minaj own businesses?

Investments in TIDAL. Minaj's investment in TIDAL has paid off nicely for her. According to Business Insider, she owned a 3 percent stake in the company.
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Who does big Fendi manager?

For those who don't know, Big Fendi is credited for discovering Nicki back in the mid-2000s and gave her the rap name Nicki Minaj. The pair had a bad falling out and Nicki eventually went to famed manager Debra Antney, Waka Flocka Flame's mother, to manage her career.
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Does Beyonce own her masters?

According to this article published in Complex in 2018, Beyonce's ex-manager was recently gathering 260 million dollars to acquire the rights to her songs. There is no follow-up on the current state of her masters.
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Who owns Kanye West Masters?

For West, owning his masters, some of which are held by label Universal Music and publisher Sony/ATV, is personal. “My children will own my own masters, not your children, my children,” he followed up.
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How much did Drake sell his masters for?

Lil Wayne Sold Drake & Nicki Minaj Masters for $100 Million.
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Does Lil Wayne own his own masters?

Then in June 2020, Lil Wayne sold his masters to Universal Music Group for $100 million.
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Does Drake own all his masters?

Does Drake own his masters? Drake revealed on Certified Lover Boy, that was released on his OVO Music label in partnership with Republic Records, that he now owns his masters.
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Does Justin Bieber own his masters?

Justin Bieber is apparently on a mission to own the masters to his music. On Thursday (March 11), Billboard published an in-depth feature with the "Anyone" singer. In the interview, Bieber revealed he is still a work in progress when it comes to learning the ins and outs of the business side of the music industry.
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Who is richer Cardi B or Nicki?

Who is the richest female rapper in the world? The richest female rapper in the world as of 2021 is Nicki Minaj, with an estimated net worth of a whopping $100 million. That said, Cardi has time on her side and may well catch up to Minaj soon enough!
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How much is Nicki paid for a verse?

In an interview with W magazine in 2020, he said Nicki charges $500,000 for a verse.
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Who is the richest between Rihanna and Nicki Minaj?

So, how much exactly is Nicki's total net worth? According to Celebrity Net Worth, she has a net worth of $85 million, which is $10 million more than was reported in 2018. Nevertheless, her total earnings are even higher: a reported $156 million. Rihanna's net worth is about $600 million.
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Is NBA Youngboy a billionaire?

His net worth is estimated at $11.9million as of 2020. That wealth will largely come from his career in music.
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How much does Nicki Minaj get paid per show?

Nicki Minaj reportedly makes $150,000 per show.
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How does Nicki Minaj spend her money?

When it comes to her spending money she gives away college scholarships to students in need. Her generosity extends to her friends in the music industry. Minaj made headlines when she sent Cardi B a ,000 gift basket purchased from West Hollywood baby boutique Petit Trésor.
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Who owns Tupac masters?

Back in 2003, Jay-Z and ROC Nation bought all of 2Pac's master tapes from Entertainment One for a reported $384 million dollars. So, as far as we can tell, Roc Nation is the official owner of Tupac's master tapes.
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Does 21 own his masters?

21 Savage has owned his own masters since 2017 and it's paid off handsomely. During a recent appearance on Gillie Da King and Wallo's “Million Dollaz Worth Of Game” podcast, the Atlanta-bred spitter revealed that thanks to his 70/30 deal with Epic Records, he earns more money selling albums than he does touring.
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Who is the wealthiest rapper?

Top 50 Richest Rappers
  • Kanye West. $6.6 Billion. Kanye West is an American producer, rapper, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. ...
  • Jay-Z. $1.3 Billion. ...
  • P Diddy. $900 Million. ...
  • Dr Dre. $500 Million. ...
  • Russell Simmons. $340 Million. ...
  • Drake. $250 Million. ...
  • Pharrell Williams. $250 Million. ...
  • Eminem. $230 Million.
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