I did read it but I read the title too

Drake is. When have we ever had an independent artist let alone one that was formerly signed to a Major and became arguably the biggest rap artist in the world and went independent during their could be considered 2nd prime

He did when he was signed to Wayne Young Money Records and Wayne was signed to Birdman. Birdman Cash Money Records is signed to PolyGram Records (if I’m not mistaken) and Universal Music Group which Lucien Grainge has been for a while and is still currently the CEO of which is under an umbrella of companies ran by Tencent and Vivendi (who own Dailymotion etc) and Vivendi is owned by Bolloré who own BMW and Gameloft among other companies which is owned by Vincent Bolloré. So yeah he was signed to multiple people as is everything and everyone else. (I learned most of this from Kanye Sway interview but I still checked to make sure this was accurate in spelling and factual) But now Drake is signed to OVO Records which is different then OVO Sound and is licensing his music to Republic who is distributing his music on all platforms. Essentially creating a partnership between Drake via OVO Records and Republic to distribute his music while retaining his masters and the majority of the profits. Thus using the labels for the same thing as when he was signed to a Major but with more freedom to do what he wants with his music. And rupturing the labels because upcoming artists will see it is possible to be independent. Retain your masters and majority of profits and have a successful career. Main thing most independent artist have trouble with is creating beneficial relationships and partnerships and knowing who can help with what ie having a staff that knows what you need and how to get if for you

Not my Twitter thread post but nice reference

I worded it that way to get your attention. It worked.. didn’t it

I ain’t even mad at you brotha wasn’t trying to come in with the negativity I just want some music

Jesus Christ how much s*** does Tencent own

Tencent and Bolloré own way too much s***. Most major hotels are owned by Marriott lol

I completely feel and understand your sentiment my brother. All love on this side 🤝✊🏾

celine dion making 42 mill in 2020

Real ones know that these numbers only mean success he has talked since about day 1. All his talk is getting real, 20yrs people always laughed, his name gonna be in history books, deal with it. It's literally only the beginning dont forget that, his children gonna 10x what ever he ends up giving them to continue

Tbh who is surprised by this hes worth like 5x jay and 10x drake

Yes im very surprised the most popular rapper at the moment is still popular now hes gone ‘independent’

Mal is a dumb b****

he's not independent lol

Too rich for who 🥴

and yet...yall still broke

He signed to OVO Records. He licensed his music to republic
Records for distribution

yeah so he still has major label support

Music still better than your fav prob

Unless thats Kendrick or so

I mean he doesn’t need help with distribution because of how big he is but it just makes it easier on him I guess