Eve has sold the publishing rights to her entire catalog to a company which recently acquired another storied Hip Hop library.
According to Music Business Worldwide, Iconoclast issued a press release on Wednesday (August 25) announcing the deal, which a source tells the outlet netted the Ruff Ryders rapper somewhere between $25 and $50 million.
Included in the purchase is Eve’s 1999 debut album Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady, which helped her become the third female rapper in history to reach No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
“Eve became a defining voice in hip-hop, known for her lyrical prowess, dynamic flow, and unique fusion of rap and R&B influences,” Iconoclast wrote in their announcement. The company also branded her a “trailblazer.”
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