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The Weeknd Finalizes $1 Billion+ Catalog Mega-Deal with Lyric Capital

The Weeknd Finalizes $1 Billion+ Catalog Mega-Deal with Lyric Capital

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 The episode details a landmark $1 billion-plus partnership between Abel Tesfaye, known as The Weeknd, and the investment firm Lyric Capital Group concerning his entire music catalog through 2025. This agreement is highlighted as a pioneering business model because, unlike traditional catalog sales where artists relinquish ownership, Tesfaye retains significant equity, creative control, and decision-making power over his masters and publishing rights through a joint venture, specifically rejecting conventional securitization models. The episode also traces the meteoric rise of The Weeknd, spanning his influential mixtapes to his record-breaking global hits, explaining the immense commercial value that justifies the high valuation in the current streaming-driven catalog gold rush. This innovative structure is positioned as potentially setting a new standard for artist empowerment within the music industry, securing Tesfaye’s legacy while providing capital for his future ventures.
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