On the heels of releasing her new tune ‘Hiss,’ Megan Thee Stallion has introduced she’s signed a brand new distribution deal.
The H-Town Hottie shared the thrilling information with followers on Friday (February 2), noting that the partnership will enable her to stay unbiased.
Megan Thee Stallion Announces New Distribution Deal
But extra excitingly, Megan can even take possession of her masters and publishing.
“Thank you GOD Hotties today HISSTORY was made!!!” She wrote. “This is thee first deal of its kind!!! I hope artist still on the come up or even artists who are already established never get discouraged by all the obstacles that come with this industry!”
Additionally, the settlement additionally permits the ‘Cobra’ rapper to launch her music by way of her unbiased leisure entity, Hot Girl Productions, whereas concurrently working with WMG and its associates.
This implies that Megan will acquire entry to WMG’s world companies, together with distribution, radio promotion, and advertising.
With the ‘WAP’ hitmaker gearing as much as launch her third studio album later this 12 months, per Rolling Stone, Warner Music will play a task in its rollout success.
“Even with all the odds against me, I fought for MYSELF, the hotties fought for me and, @rocnation fought for me!!! I’m forever grateful!!!” Meg continued. “Let’s REALLY KEEP RUNNING IT UP HOTTIES! Shout out to MAMA HOLLY I know she’s guiding me through all this 💙 #HOTGIRLPRODUCTIONS.”
Megan Thee Stallion Cuts Ties With Her Former Label For Good
Inking her new cope with Warner comes simply months after Megan and 1501 Certified Entertainment reached a settlement following their years-long dispute.
The two events had been going backwards and forwards since 2020, when Megan requested to renegotiate her contract, per the Los Angeles Times.
She argued that the label had failed to offer enough promotional assets to assist her music and accused the agency of owing her over $1 million in unpaid royalties.
Meg’s authorized staff deemed the deal under business requirements, sparking a prolonged court docket battle between the rapper and 1501.
In October 2023, she reached a settlement that subsequently paved the best way for her to discover new alternatives and take full management of her music profession.
With her new distribution deal, Megan continues to claim her independence and entrepreneurial spirit.
She was obsessed with her affluent future, stating, “This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter of my life and career.”
“I’m really focused on building an empire and growing as an entrepreneur, so I’m proud to take this next step in my journey and work with Max Lousada and the entire Warner Music Group team in this new capacity. I know we’re going to create history together.”
Thank you GOD 🙏🏽 Hotties at present HISSTORY was made !!! Today I signed a distribution cope with my new household @warnermusic the place I preserve my INDEPENDENCE as an artist anddd OWN MY MASTERS AND PUBLISHING 🔥🔥🔥🔥 This is thee first deal of its sort !!! I hope artist nonetheless on the… pic.twitter.com/LkFI8Vdry6
— TINA SNOW (@theestallion) February 2, 2024
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