T-Pain Sells Music Catalog to HarbourView Equity Partners
Grammy-winning rapper T-Pain has sold the publishing catalog and select master rights of his music to HarbourView Equity Partners.
Statement from T-Pain:
"I'm excited for this next chapter and to partner with HarbourView Equity as they help preserve the legacy of my music," said T-Pain. "This catalog represents years of hard work, creativity, and unforgettable moments, and I'm grateful to see it continue to reach new heights."
Highlights of T-Pain's Career:
* Sold over 50 million singles
* Accumulated billions of streams
* Landed over 10 Billboard Hot 100-charting singles
* Popular on the streaming platform Twitch
* Head of his own entertainment companies
Statement from HarbourView:
"We are excited to welcome T-Pain, a true trailblazer in the music industry, to the HarbourView family," said HarbourView Founder and CEO Sherrese Clarke. "His visionary artistry and innovative spirit have left an indelible mark on modern music, and we can't wait to collaborate and amplify his incredible legacy even further."
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