Future's publishing catalog from 2004 to 2020, which amounted to 612 songs, was sold to Influence Media Partners.
According to reports, Future's smash-hit songs including "Mask Off," a fan-favorite released in 2017 which was included in his self-titled album "Future;" some songs with Drake like "Jumpman" and "Life Is Good;" "King's Dead," featuring Kendrick Lamar; "Selfish" with Rihanna, and "Low Life" featuring The Weeknd.
The rapper's publishing catalog reportedly sold for "high eight figures," a source close to the situation revealed.
'Next Chapter'
Future, born Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn, talked about the sale of his publishing catalog, noting, I put everything into my music, and I wanted to make sure these were in good hands as I thought about the next chapter of these songs."
"I'm proud to partner up with Rene and the team at Influence Media and send a signal that this music has timeless value. My music is my art, and these songs represent some of the most precious artwork of my career."
The founding advisor for Influence Media Partners, Rene McLean, shares the rapper's view and regards the music as "influential": "Future is a cultural icon. He continues to be a blueprint for impact and success in the music industry and has reinvented music in ways that no one has ever expected."
The 38-year-old rapper has received multiple awards, including four recognitions from the BET Awards, a Grammy Award, and a Much Music Video Award.
"It is rare to find someone who moves music and culture at the same speed with his distinct vocal and melodic style," McLean continued. "
"His prolific career and continued popularity more than 15 years into the game is a testament to his undeniable influence on the contemporary music and culture landscape. We're honored to be partnered with him."
Music That Resonates Through The Years
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, the rapper's start in music began by releasing a series of mixtapes from 2010 to 2011 before he released his first studio album "Pluto," which was released in 2012.
Since then, Future has dropped eight more albums, with his most recent one being "I Never Liked You," released in April.
"We consider Future an artist of the ages. He resonates across a spectrum of demographics," said Lynn Hazan, Co-Managing partner from Influence Media.
"We're so excited about this partnership, it's a fitting addition to our growing repertoire of top-tier talent and promotes our forward-thinking mission."
The critically-acclaimed and commercially successful discography saw numerous entries into the Billboard charts, with his albums peaking at number one on Billboard's Hot 100 Chart.
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