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Britney Spears Sells Ownership Share of Music Catalog to Primary Wave

The move reflects a broader wave of artists cashing out catalogs for upfront payouts.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets confirm the sale, first reported by TMZ, with legal documents indicating Spears signed on Dec. 30, 2025.
  • The purchase price was not disclosed, but industry estimates place the deal in the low nine figures at roughly $200 million.
  • Key details remain unclear about which rights were transferred, with reports noting Sony controls Spears’ recorded masters.
  • Primary Wave takes over Spears’ ownership share in hits including '...Baby One More Time,' 'Oops!... I Did It Again,' and 'Toxic.'
  • Representatives for Spears and Primary Wave declined to comment or did not respond to requests for comment.