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Nas performs in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 21, 2020.

Finance

Rap Icon Nas Could Net $100M When Coinbase Lists on Nasdaq

Nasir Jones’ QueensBridge Venture Partners invested in 2013. A source familiar with the matter confirmed QueensBridge is still on the Coinbase cap table.

Nas performs in Oakland, Calif., Feb. 21, 2020.

Apr 12, 2021 at 5:25 p.m. UTC

Apr 12, 2021

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Finance

Audius Brings NFT Galleries to EDM-Heavy Streaming Service

The decentralized library of underground tunes is letting artists pool their NFTs in a single online gallery in a bid to be a one-stop shop for their biggest fans.

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By Danny Nelson

Apr 8, 2021 at 4:05 p.m. UTC

Apr 8, 2021

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Akon at the MTV EMAs in 2019

Markets

Music Mogul Akon Gets In on the NFT Action with AkoinNFT Platform

It has been a challenging time for creatives. NFTs have seen growth by creating opportunities for struggling artists and their fans.

Akon at the MTV EMAs in 2019

By Tanzeel Akhtar

Apr 1, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. UTC

Apr 1, 2021

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Post Malone onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

Finance

Post Malone to Mix NFTs, Experiences in Revamped Music Streaming Platform

Malone and producer Dre London are bringing Fyooz NFTs to their AUX Live streaming site as the NFT arms race heats up.

Post Malone onstage at the 2020 Billboard Music Awards.

By Danny Nelson

Mar 16, 2021 at 1:45 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2021

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Finance

Crypto.com Appoints Music Industry Veteran to Lead New NFT Marketplace

The exchange is soon to launch an invite-only NFT platform it says will feature top artists and sports stars.

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By Jamie Crawley

Mar 16, 2021 at 1:06 p.m. UTC

Mar 16, 2021

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Caleb Followill of the rock band Kings of Leon.

Finance

Kings of Leon to Release New Album as NFT With Tokenized Tickets for Superfans

In addition to platforms like Spotify, Apple Music and Amazon, the album will be released in NFT form on blockchain platform YellowHeart.

Caleb Followill of the rock band Kings of Leon.

By Jamie Crawley

Mar 3, 2021 at 2:25 p.m. UTC

Mar 3, 2021

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Portugal. The Man performs in West Hollywood at The Troubadour on Oct. 11, 2019.

Finance

Latest Music Act to Launch a Social Token: Portugal. The Man

The Grammy Award–winning band is turning to Rally to join the ranks of musicians launching fan engagement tokens.

Portugal. The Man performs in West Hollywood at The Troubadour on Oct. 11, 2019.

Jan 14, 2021 at 5:01 p.m. UTC

Jan 14, 2021

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Lil Pump performs during the 2019 Rolling Loud music festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

Finance

Lil Pump Is Doing a Social Token Called PumpCoin

Rapper Lil Pump is the latest celebrity to dip into the crypto world with the launch of his “PumpCoin” social token.

Lil Pump performs during the 2019 Rolling Loud music festival in Los Angeles, Calif.

Dec 18, 2020 at 7:38 p.m. UTC

Dec 18, 2020

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Intellectual property

Musician Sells NFT Token Bringing Royalty Rights for $26K in Crypto

Music streaming platform Rocki has announced its first NFT sale as it prepares for beta launch.

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By Tanzeel Akhtar

Dec 17, 2020 at 11:25 a.m. UTC

Dec 17, 2020

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Lil Yachty Collectible Fetches $16K in Latest String of High-Profile NFT Auctions

The lucky winner is “westcoastbill” – a user who appears to have sniped Tyler Winklevoss by $50 at the last minute.

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By Doreen Wang Zack Seward

Dec 17, 2020 at 12:23 a.m. UTC

Dec 17, 2020

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