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Rising Artists

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July 9

Rising Artists

Underground rap artist loses touring rights: the lesson

Right now, somewhere in Atlanta, Houston, or Queens, an unsigned MC is sitting on a viral moment that should have launched a tour. Instead, they're sitting on…

Darius Rollins·9 min read

Underground rap artist loses touring rights: the lesson

June 18

Rising Artists

This contract mistake cost a rapper his masters: check yours

Every year, dozens of breakthrough rappers sign their first major deal believing they are about to become the next superstar. By the third anniversary of that…

Darius Rollins·13 min read