Slipknot in advanced talks for $120 million sale of full music catalogue

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Slipknot is reportedly in discussions to sell their full back catalogue for $120 million.

Billboard Pro reports that the masked metal icons are close to finalizing a major deal with HarbourView Equity Partners.

If completed, the agreement would see Corey Taylor’s band hand over both their publishing and master recording royalties for every release since their self-titled 1999 debut album. However, the deal would not include any upcoming music.

Over the years, Slipknot have delivered some of metal’s most iconic songs, including Wait and BleedDuality, and Psychosocial.

The news comes after the band parted ways with their longtime label, Roadrunner Records, back in 2022. Their most recent studio project was The End, So Far, which also arrived in 2022.

Though the group hasn’t commented publicly on the potential sale, the move mirrors a trend among major artists choosing to cash out on their music rights.

Just last month, Kelly Clarkson struck a similar deal with HarbourView Equity Partners, selling a portion of her catalogue that included defining hits such as Since U Been GoneBecause of YouStronger (What Doesn’t Kill You), and Behind These Hazel Eyes.

In a statement, Kelly reflected on the personal weight of the decision: "My music is such a huge part of my journey – not just professionally, but personally. Knowing these songs will continue to be heard and discovered by new generations means everything to me. I’m grateful to HarbourView for valuing and supporting this catalogue the way they do."

Other legendary names such as Queen, KISS, Pink Floyd, Stevie Nicks, Bob Dylan, and Neil Young have also made multi-million-dollar catalogue sales in recent years, solidifying the booming market for music rights.

 

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Cardi B debuts baby bump during Global Citizen Festival show

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Cardi B stepped up as a headliner at the 2025 Global Citizen Festival after The Weeknd pulled out just four days before his scheduled slot, citing “personal reasons.” On the night of the show, she performed four tracks: “Outside,” “ErrTime,” “Bodak Yellow,” and “I Like It.” She also revealed her baby bump, captured in photos by Complex, while wearing baggy jeans and a Vale Forever motocross jacket. At one point, she took off the jacket and showed the bump to the crowd gathered at Central Park’s Great Lawn.

Cardi had confirmed her pregnancy on September 17, only two days before releasing her second album Am I The Drama? This baby will be her fourth child overall and her first with her boyfriend Stefon Diggs.

She also made it clear that her pregnancy will not interfere with her upcoming Little Miss Drama Tour. Fans had been worried about possible cancellations, since her first planned arena run never materialized due to her pregnancy with her eldest child. Still, Cardi’s own reassurance and her vibrant set at Global Citizen point to very encouraging signs for fans eager to see her perform live.

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This year’s Global Citizen Festival also brought sets from Shakira, Tyla, and Ayra Starr, alongside appearances from actors, politicians, and other public figures. Once again, the event proved to be a successful night of music and fundraising.

Cardi’s tour kicks off in February, with rehearsals set to begin soon. Musically, she has not slowed down since releasing her new album. She has already dropped a couple of fresh tracks, including “Don’t Do Too Much” and a Latto-assisted remix of “ErrTime.”

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