Diddy returns the publishing rights to Bad Boy artists including Notorious B.I.G., Mase, and Faith Evans

the pioneers who launched the Bronx-born culture in the ‘70s and ’80s. And rightly so.However, one ’90s game-changer — the artist formerly known as Puff Daddy — has been strangely MIA from the festivities, such as the epic Hip Hop 50 concert, held at Yankee Stadium in August.

Thania Garcia Diddy’s first solo album in 17 years, “The Love Album: Off the Grid,” is here and is loaded with features from across the R&B spectrum: from fresh faces like Jazmine Sullivan and Coco Jones to superstars like Justin Bieber and the Weeknd, along with R&B veterans like Mary J. Blige, K-Ci and Babyface.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music Sean “Puff Daddy/Diddy” Combs’ decision to give artists and songwriters the publishing rights that he owns on songs from his 1990s powerhouse label Bad Boy, confirmed last week, was surprising, to put it mildly, and possibly unprecedented in its scale. At a time when music catalogs are routinely selling for nine figures and awareness of publishing’s value is at an all-time high, the decision to reassign his rights on those songs — many of which were hits — to the artists and songwriters is highly unusual, even for a man whose net worth was estimated by Forbes last year to be nearly a billion dollars.

that’s how to make mo money.Lil Wayne has been around longer enough to now have elder-statesman status at 40. And in honor of the 50th anniversary of hip-hop, it’s fitting that a rapper would open this year’s VMAs.But “Uproar” — a relatively minor hit from 2018’s “Tha Carter V” — and the new single “Kat Food” didn’t exactly take us back to the classic Weezy vibeology of “A Milli” (which he did return to perform in the hip-hop finale) and “Lollipop.”Thankfully, Olivia Rodrigo — who, 20 years younger than Wayne, would have made more sense as the opener in 2023 — swooped in to help save the opener in the end with “Vampire” and “Get Back.”Two years ago, Doja Cat hosted and performed at the VMAs back when she seemed a little green to be pulling double duty.

Scooter Braun appeared to subtly respond to multiple reports about his relationship with various big-name clients on social media.

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Football Ramble on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.For example, descriptors like “actor,” “musical artist”, “NBA player,” or “comedian / content creator” were listed next to the other names, but “the Duke and Duchess of Sussex” titles were nowhere to be found.But that didn’t stop Harry, 38, from watching on as Inter Miami won against Los Angeles FC although Markle, 42, didn’t seem to attend after all.The Post has contacted reps for Markle for comment. However, the pair were spotted dancing the night away Friday at Beyoncé’s first Renaissance tour stop in Los Angeles.The former “Suits” actress also attended Queen Bey’s birthday show on Monday alongside Kelly Rowland and Kerry Washington.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry are getting very friendly with some Hollywood royalty!

Bad Boy has made good. Adding yet another accolade to his collection of wins, mega magnate Sean “Diddy” Combs, 53, is poised to receive the distinguished Global Icon Award at MTV’s 2023 Video Music Awards on September 12. “He’s a legend in hip hop, a multi-industry mogul, and now… the GLOBAL ICON at this year’s VMAs,” MTV tweeted Tuesday, announcing the “Bad Boys For Life” lyricist’s forthcoming honors.

Queen now. Royally grooving the night away, Meghan Markle was spotted snapping flicks with Hollywood hotshots Kelly Rowland, 42, and Kerry Washington, 46, at Beyoncé’s third Renaissance World Tour stop in Los Angeles on Monday — Queen Bey’s 42nd birthday.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has gone on to represent some of the biggest names in hip-hop, and make the label into one of the most influential of all time.Now, three decades after it first launched, the rapper and music mogul has confirmed that he is returning the music publishing rights back to the artists, rather than selling the catalogue.According to a report by Rolling Stone, the record label has already contacted numerous clients it represents – including Faith Evans, The Lox and The Notorious B.I.G.’s estate – to arrange to return the rights of their respective work, and the process is currently underway.At time of writing the terms of the agreement have not yet been made public, however, the move is an unprecedented one for the music industry, and has the capacity to shift the way that big labels manage the rights to an artist’s music.This comes as the move – which was allegedly first put in place back in 2021 – is a stark contrast to the number of famous musicians selling their catalogue in return for various fortunes in recent years.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music In a rare move apparently themed for Labor Day, Bad Boy Records founder Sean “Diddy” Combs has “decided to reassign his Bad Boy publishing rights back to all Bad Boy artists and writers who helped build Bad Boy into the powerhouse it is today,” a source close to the situation confirmed to Variety on Monday. The artists in question include the Notorious B.I.G.’s estate, Faith Evans, Ma$e, the Lox, 112 and “many more” unspecified creators.

Jack Antonoff has responded to the news that a host of artists have left the roster of notorious music manager Scooter Braun.This month, it was reported that Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have parted ways with the manager. Other clients of his include Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas and Ava Max.Antonoff works closely with Taylor Swift, who publicly criticised Braun when he apparently denying Taylor Swift her masters’ recordings, leading to her ongoing re-recording series.Now, he has responded to the spate of artists leaving Braun’s management company.

Justin Bieber is pushing a new level of comfy style.

Carly Rae Jepsen has been confirmed as the latest artist to have exited Scooter Braun’s management roster.Braun is one of the most successful managers in the world, with clients including Justin Bieber, David Guetta, and Black Eyed Peas on his roster, as per his official website.Earlier this week, however, it was reported that Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande had parted ways with their manager.Now, representatives for Jepsen have confirmed that she is no longer working with Braun, and apparently hasn’t for some time, according Associated Press. Representatives for BabyJake and Asher Roth told the agency the same.A person close to Idina Menzel also told AP that the singer is no longer managed by Braun, but was not authorised to speak publicly.

Police have confirmed the arrest of multiplatinum recording artist Polo G and his brother, Trench Baby, in a Wedneday raid on the former’s Chatsworth, Calif. mansion.

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Justin Bieber is moving full steam ahead without Scooter Braun.

Demi Lovato and Ariana Grande have parted ways with the manager. Other clients of his include Justin Bieber, David Guetta, Black Eyed Peas, Ava Max and Carly Rae Jepsen.After the reports came out, Braun shared a short and jokey response on X/Twitter last night (August 22).Addressing the reports, he wrote: “Breaking news… I’m no longer managing myself.”Breaking news… I’m no longer managing myself— Scott “Scooter” Braun (@scooterbraun) August 22, 2023Braun first rose to fame in 2008 after helping launch the career of a then-12-year-old Bieber, after seeing him performing on YouTube, and has since gone on to represent him for 15 years.

Scooter Braun's client list is undergoing a major update. The manager to the stars has been in the news in recent weeks amid reports that he's no longer working with much of his A-list clientele.