According to estimates cited by Complex, the assets would generate net annual income of around 55 million dollars. With this deal, The Weeknd joins a select group of artists whose catalogs have reached historical figures, alongside names like Queen and Michael Jackson. The Weeknd has finalized a historic alliance that affects the management of his entire discography, valued at around one billion dollars. The agreement covers the artist's work from his beginnings until 2025 and is distinguished not only by its economic magnitude but also by a key clause that Abel Tesfaye retains full creative control and ownership of his rights, according to Noticias Argentinas news agency. The possibility of having total creative control over his music comes after the issues Taylor Swift faced, who had to re-record her entire discography to be able to own her own songs. From the acquiring company, they explained that the singer's intention was never to part with his work, but to explore a flexible structure that would allow him to maintain dominion over his recordings and publishing rights. In addition, it only covers the catalog published until 2025.
