Brent Faiyaz Inks $50 Million Deal With UnitedMasters
Source: Taylor Hill / Getty
After netting a No. 2 debut on the Billboard 200 with his first album, Wasteland, Brent Faiyaz solidified his standing as a critical cog in the R&B circuit, so much so that a year later, he and UnitedMasters agreed on an unprecedented partnership to form a new creative agency as a hub for his upcoming endeavors.
Text “KYS” to 37890 To Join Our Text Club!
A source close to the situation tells Billboard that the deal is rumored to be valued at close to $50 million.
“Brent Faiyaz is one of the most prolific independent artists today, and we are extremely excited to embark on this new partnership with him,” UnitedMasters founder Steve Stoute tells Billboard. “It’s been inspiring to watch his journey as an artist over the years, and with this partnership we look to further amplify his creative vision and support his entrepreneurial ambitions.”
Along with his new partnership, Brent Faiyaz will embark on a world tour later this summer. Titled F–k the World, It’s a Wasteland, the multidate trek will arrive in major markets, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Miami, London, Berlin, Paris and Milan. Tickets will be available for the general public on May 5.
READ MORE:
- Calling All Soca Lovers! Machel Montano’s New Exhibition Is The Caribbean Celebration You Can’t Miss
- ‘I Didn’t Want No Damn Kids’ — Mary J. Blige Opens Up About Choosing A Child-Free Life At 55
- Fine AF Fridays! Vol. 40 — Romeo Miller Is Giving ‘Save A Horse, Ride A Cowboy’ Energy
- Black Comic Book Characters Who Deserve Their Own Movies Because Hollywood Has Been Sleeping On Them For Too Long
- Druski Stands On Business For Drake Amid Kendrick Lamar Tension
- 25 Black Rom-Coms Everyone Should Watch At Least Once
- Halle Berry Went On A Romantic 60th Birthday Trip To Cabo – And Took Her Juicy Peach With Her
- Cardi B Declares War On Bia Over Cheating Rumors — Then Claims Offset Slept With Her Friend During Their Marriage
- ‘I’m About To Come To Memphis’ — Claressa Shields Threatens To Fight GloRilla’s Sister BroRilla In Wild Viral Feud
- Need A Reminder Of Who You Are? These 30 Powerful Quotes From Black Icons Will Lift You Up
Get Breaking News & Exclusive Content in Your Inbox:
You May Also Like
