Megan Thee Stallion signs 'unique' new deal with Warner Music Group that will allow her to own ALL her masters and publications

Megan Thee stallion and Warner Music Group (WMG) signed a new agreement Friday that appears to be a much more artist-friendly deal compared to most others in the music industry, including its own latest deal.

The deal “will allow the Houston native to maintain her independence as a musician while having access to the music company's robust global services ranging from radio promotion to marketing worldwide,” the rapper's rep said. Business insider.

Basically, this means that the artist can tap into Warner Music's distribution and resources in the future, while still retaining “full ownership of her masters and publications.”

“In this agreement, the three-time Grammy-winning artist will release music through Hot Girl Productions – her independent music and entertainment entity – while simultaneously working with Warner Music and its international subsidiaries,” her business representative explained.

“Additionally, Megan will have full creative control over her music releases, along with the option to bring artists signed to her into the WMG ecosystem.”

The new deal comes in the wake of her settlement with her former label, 1501 Certified Entertainment, in October 2023, after a years-long battle over what she called an “unconscionable” contract.

Megan (born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete), 28, had claimed that the unfavorable details of the old deal prevented her from releasing new music and retaining royalties.

She ultimately filed her lawsuit in 2020 to renegotiate her contract with the label after her management company Roc Nation found what they said were questionable details.

From there, the Ungrateful artist started the hashtag “#FreeTheeStallion” to raise awareness about the issue, noting that “[she did not] understand some of the verbiage” when she signed the first contract with 1501 Certified Entertainment.

In the four months since the finalization of the amicable separation settlement, Megan has released two singles: Cobra and Hiss, the latter of which went to number one on the Apple Music Global chart, Spotify's US chart and YouTube's Trending Music chart by week. after its release.

“This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter in my life and career,” an excited Megan told the publication. “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 team at Warner Music in this new capacity Group. I know we will make history together.'

That new chapter for Stallion amid the new deal with WMG includes keeping Roc Nation as her manager.

“Meg is not just a superstar. She is an artistic force and a mogul in the making – authentic and unapologetic in defining her own unique place in the cultural landscape,” said Max Lousada, CEO of WMG Recorded Music, before sharing part of their plan for the rapper.

The rapper filed a lawsuit in 2020 to renegotiate her contract with the label 1501 Certified Entertainment after her management company Roc Nation discovered some questionable details

Megan's management company Roc Nation thinks her new deal will have a lasting impact on what artist deals will look like in the future

Stallion's “unique” new deal with Warner Music Group allows her to remain independent while tapping into the major label's global resources, and retain “full ownership of her masters and publishing.”

“So many know her remarkable story and witnessed her rise to power on her own terms. At Warner, we create an environment where original talent can explore both their creativity and entrepreneurship while building long-term careers,” Lousada added.

Roc Nation's CEO Desiree Perez thinks her new deal will have a lasting impact on what artist deals will look like in the future.

“This new chapter with Warner Music Group will change the landscape of the music industry and allow other independent artists to follow in her footsteps and claim their power,” Perez revealed. “It's also a testament to Max's ability to reimagine the relationships major music companies can forge with independent artists.”

Megan began her journey as a musical artist in 2016 when she released her first single Like A Stallion, which was then followed by two mixtapes.

The rapper broke through with her debut studio album Good Times (2020)

She subsequently released three EPs from 2017 to 2020, and her debut studio album Good News (2020), to widespread acclaim, with critics praising her clever rapping skills.

Good News was also a commercial hit with fans, debuting at number two on the Billboard 200, thanks in part to the success of the four singles Girls In The Hood, Don't Stop, Body and Cry Baby.

Her follow-up LP, Traumazine (2022), would also become a commercial hit, debuting at number four on the US Billboard 200.

Her recent releases of the singles Cobra and Hiss are said to be part of the promotion for her upcoming third studio album, which is now in the works.