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Reports Say Britney Spears Sells Stake in Music Catalog to Primary Wave

Legal filings point to a Dec. 30 signing with press estimates near $200 million, with no public confirmation from either party.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets citing legal documents report Spears transferred her share of rights in a large portion of her recordings to Primary Wave.
  • The package reportedly spans signature hits including ...Baby One More Time, Toxic, Oops!... I Did It Again and (You Drive Me) Crazy.
  • The contract is dated December 30, 2025, with manager Cade Hudson involved in the deal, according to the reports.
  • Financial terms remain undisclosed, and coverage notes it is unclear whether the sale covers 100% of her interest, though estimates place the value in the nine‑figure range.
  • TMZ first flagged the filings, followed by Variety, Rolling Stone and others, as industry watchers frame the move within the broader wave of high‑value catalog sales.