Drake’s Number One Machine: Lessons in Owning the Bag

2 Live Crew’s Lost Masters and the Bankruptcy Trap

This episode breaks down how 2 Live Crew won back their masters in 2024, only to lose them again after a 2026 appeals ruling tied to one member’s 2000 bankruptcy. The crew explains termination rights, ownership math, and why artists need airtight paperwork, group agreements, and long-term business planning to protect their catalog and legacy.Powered by Jellypod AI

Megan Thee Stallion, Label Battles, and the Artist Ownership Blueprint

We break down Megan Thee Stallion’s fight with 1501 Certified and what it reveals about contracts, leverage, and control in the music industry. Then we lay out a practical blueprint for artists on knowledge of self, touring, merch, and getting legal help before signing.Powered by Jellypod AI

JR Writer’s Royalty Fight and the Power of Catalog Audits

The hosts break down JR Writer's lawsuit over unpaid master royalties and use it as a larger lesson on how classic hip-hop catalogs can generate value for decades. They also share practical steps for artists and producers to protect their money, from registering works and checking statements to demanding audits and managing masters like a business.Powered by Jellypod AI

D12’s 22-Year Comeback and the Power of Catalog Wealth

The hosts break down how D12’s long-awaited return highlights the value of owning and organizing your music catalog for the long haul. They share a practical blueprint for artists on royalties, split sheets, master rights, and turning old releases into future income.Powered by Jellypod AI

Blueface Royalties Seized: How Artists Protect Publishing

The crew breaks down how a court redirected Blueface’s ASCAP and BMI royalty payments to satisfy a judgment, and why publishing income is treated like any other attachable asset. They also lay out the legal basics artists need to protect their catalog, from PRO and MLC registration to split sheets, LLCs, and entertainment lawyers.Powered by Jellypod AI