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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 Bleed, Duality, 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 Gone, Because of You, Stronger (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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Ice Spice Appears on Kanye West & Ty Dolla $ign’s ‘New Body,’ New Report Says

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If you are a hip-hop listener who keeps up with leaks and unreleased records, you have likely come across Kanye West and Ty Dolla $ign’s “New Body.” The track has been floating around since 2018 and also includes a feature from Nicki Minaj. Despite ongoing requests over the years, Nicki has continued to decline clearance for its official release.

For a long time, Ye and Ty have held onto the record, hoping the circumstances would eventually align for it to drop. Years have passed since it first surfaced, and many fans have already accepted that it may never see an official release in its original form. In recent developments, Ty Dolla $ign briefly gave listeners some renewed optimism during a livestream. In the clip being shared online, he plays the track before quickly cutting it once an unidentified female verse comes in. The voice stands out immediately, and it is clearly not Nicki Minaj. Instead, many listeners believe it sounds similar to Ice Spice.

While some people might interpret this as a replacement of Nicki Minaj, it is worth remembering that she has repeatedly made it clear she does not want her verse released. Because of that, it would not be surprising if Ye and Ty explored other options to complete the record. Bringing in a newer viral artist would be a natural alternative given the situation.

Did Ice Spice Replace Nicki Minaj?

Even though the situation may look like a subtle shift away from Nicki, it is important to note that her contribution was never cleared for release. That leaves room for the possibility that a new verse could be used instead. The idea of tapping someone like Ice Spice would also fit the current trend of collaborating with rising artists who have strong online momentum.

At this point, it is still unclear when or even if this updated version of the song was recorded. There is also no confirmation on whether it will ever be officially released. If it does eventually drop, it would likely spark major discussion among fans who have been following the track’s long and complicated history.

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