Eve is making major moves, specifically by securing a major deal. Landing a publishing rights deal isn’t all Eve has been up to lately.
She was also recently named the 2024-25 Scholar-in-Residence at New York University’s Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.
And just after those headline news, Eve is back in the news as she sells the publishing rights to her entire catalog to Olivier Chastan’s acquisition firm, Iconoclast.
According to Music Business Worldwide, Iconoclast issued a press release on Wednesday, Sept. 25, that it acquired the publishing rights to the double platinum-selling hip-hop artist’s catalog.
Iconoclast described her as a “trailblazer” and a “defining voice in hip-hop, known for her lyrical prowess, dynamic flow, and unique fusion of rap and R&B influences,” MBW reported.
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Chastan, founder and CEO of Iconoclast, said during the announcement of the deal that:
Eve’s contributions to hip-hop culture are unparalleled. She’s not only a great rapper but a true pioneer for women in the genre.”
He added, “We are honored to help preserve and elevate her incredible legacy, ensuring that her influence continues to inspire future generations of artists and fans alike.”
Eve’s claim to fame came in the late 1990s with her debut album, “Let There Be Eve…Ruff Ryders’ First Lady,” which catapulted her to top the Billboard 200.
In 2002, Eve won the Grammy Award for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration alongside Gwen Stefani for “Let Me Blow Ya Mind.
She has also collaborated with notable artists including Missy Elliott, Faith Evans, and DMX, whom she shared a close friendship with.
Music Business Worldwide also stated that a source tells the outlet netted the Ruff Ryders rapper somewhere between $25 and $50 million.
