The Weeknd’s Catalog Partnership Deal Is One of the Biggest Ever. It’s Also One of the Most Unusual

The Weeknd’s Catalog Partnership Deal Is One of the Biggest Ever. It’s Also One of the Most Unusual

The Weeknd's catalog partnership deal is one of the biggest ever, but also one of the most unusual. Here's an analysis of the landmark agreement.

The Weeknd Forms Innovative Catalog Venture with Lyric Capital Group

The Weeknd forms a new venture with Lyric Capital Group, retaining creative control while securing a major investment in his music catalog through 2025.

The Weeknd Strikes Landmark Catalog Partnership Valued Near $1 Billion While Retaining Full Creative Control

The Weeknd partners with Lyric Capital Group in a groundbreaking catalog deal through 2025, retaining full creative control and joining his billion-dollar tour and catalog milestones.

The Weeknd Closes Catalog Deal That's Said To Set 'A New Standard For Artist Equity And Control,' According To Spokesperson

The Weeknd has closed an unconventional catalog deal. AFROTECH has reported various master’s and publishing deals over the years, which include Nelly, Hit-Boy, Wiz Khalifa, and T-Pain, who all secured deals with Black woman-owned HarbourView Equity Partners. The Weeknd — also known as Abel Tesfaye — appears to be the next artist in line to secure a deal tied to his catalog. Variety reports the “Wake Me Up” artist has finalized a deal with Lyric …

The Weeknd retains creative control in music catalog deal with Lyric Capital Group

The Weeknd, real name is Abel Tesfaye, has reportedly entered a partnership with Lyric Capital Group, to sell more shares of the singer's music catalog. This particular collaboration involves Lyric investing in the Weeknd's music catalog from its inception through 2025, as confirmed by representatives for the artist told Variety.A key aspect of the venture is that the Weeknd and his team will retain creative control over the music catalog while …

The Weeknd Strikes $1 Billion Catalog Deal With Lyric Capital Group

(Marc Piasecki/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Pop superstar The Weeknd has reportedly entered a landmark, billion-dollar business partnership with Lyric Capital Group centered on his music catalog—a deal that industry sources say could mark a new approach to how major artists can monetize their work while also maintaining creative control. The structure of the deal is said to diverge from that of traditional catalog sales, which involve outright tr…