Megan Thee Stallion & WMG Ink Unique Agreement
• Megan Thee Stallion and Warner Music Group announced an innovative agreement that will enable her maintain her independence as a musician while also having access to WMG’s global services, ranging from radio promotion to marketing worldwide. Through the unique structure of the agreement, the three-time Grammy winner will have distribution and resources with Warner Music, while she has full ownership of her masters and publishing. Megan will also release music through her Hot Girl Productions and simultaneously work with Warner Music and its international affiliates. Megan also has full creative control of her music releases along with the option to bring artists that are signed to her imprint into the WMG ecosystem.
Max Lousada, CEO of WMG Recorded Music, commented, “Meg is not just a superstar — she’s an artistic force and a mogul in the making — authentic and unapologetic in defining her own unique place in the cultural landscape. So many relate to her remarkable story and have witnessed her come into her power on her own terms. At Warner, we’re creating an environment where original talents can explore both their creativity and entrepreneurialism, while building long-term careers. Following on her success with 300, we’re excited to continue our journey with Meg through this dynamic new partnership, with our global teams, infrastructure, and expertise supporting her every step of the way.”
“This is the beginning of an exciting new chapter of my life and career,” Megan said. “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 Warner Music Group team in this new capacity. I know we’re going to create history together.”
“Megan continues to be an absolute trailblazer,” said Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez. “This new chapter with Warner Music Group will shift the landscape in the music industry and empower other independent artists to follow in her footsteps and claim their power. It’s also a testament to Max’s ability to reimagine the relationships that major music companies can engage in with independent artists.”
The announcement comes on the heels of Megan’s brand-new single “HISS,” which has already reached No. 1 on Apple Music’s Global charts, Spotify’s U.S. charts, iTunes and YouTube Trending within the past week of its release.
Pictured, (l-r): Rayna Bass (Co-President, 300 Entertainment), Desiree Perez (CEO, Roc Nation), Megan Thee Stallion, and Max Lousada (CEO, Recorded Music, WMG) [Photo credit: Darren Tolud]
