HIP-HOP’S TOP EARNERS FOR 2021
Who made the most in 2021?
Sony Music Publishing Appoints Walter Jones as Executive Vice President, Head of A&R
Jones said, “I’m so excited to join Jon and the team in this new chapter at
NBA Announces Music Lineup @ NBA All-Star Saturday Night
Some of the biggest names in music will headline a performance before the AT&T Slam Dunk
Snoop Dogg Acquires Death Row Records
“It feels good to have ownership of the label I was part of at the beginning
Mary J. Blige drops the 411 ahead of Anticipated Halftime Show
“It’s a celebration how far you know hip-hop has come, how far R&B has come, how
Snoop Dogg Calls Super Bowl Halftime Show ‘Dream Come True’
“We’re all one. We’re all united together,” said the 50-year-old rapper, who said he might perform
André 3000 & Zendaya Link up for Super Bowl Ad
"I was incredibly excited to have the opportunity to work and create with Edgar Wright on
Motown Records and Google Launch Program to Elevate Women of Color in Music Industry
“Motown has always been a destination where creators come to bring their dreams to life,” said
WMG Generated Nearly $1BN Just from Streaming Last Qtr
“Hitting an all-time high in our 18 years as a standalone company is proof that we’ve
Latrice Burnette Appointed Executive VP, DEF JAM Recordings/ President 4th & Broadway
“I am thrilled to join Def Jam, an iconic label and brand that’s been influential in
Kid Capri Celebrates 55th Birthday with New Album
The 19-track album is written, produced, and performed by Kid Capri and includes popular singles
Ol’ Dirty Bastard’s Widow Sues Wu-Tang Clan Over Unpaid Royalties
The complaint cites a 1992 recording agreement, under which ODB was to be paid 50% of
REPORT: Recorded Music Revenues Hit $21.5 Billion in 2019
Global revenues grew by 11.4% in 2019 to reach $21.5 billion, an increase of $2.2 billion
SZA Signs With WME
Nine-time Grammy Award nominee SZA has signed with WME for representation in all areas.
Kehlani Inks Global Publishing Deal With Pulse Music Group
“We are honored to bring Kehlani to the PULSE Music Group team,” said Ashley Calhoun, Vice
Def Jam looking for a new CEO / Rosenberg steps down.
“Lucian offered me a dream opportunity to serve at the helm of Def Jam. The experience
Pop Smoke gunned down at Hollywood Hills home
Between two to six suspects entered the home wearing ski masks when they shot the rapper,
Eminem’s ‘Rap God’ passes one billion views on YouTube
Wow! This is the third Eminem video to break billion-view barrier
Ice Cube to receive 2020 Game Changer Award
"I've always tried to be a game changer through each step of my career, and to