Young Thug
Young Stoner Life RecordsKobalt Music has announced a new deal with rapper, singer and songwriter Young Thug. Known as one of rap's most boundary-pushing artists, Young Thug's publishing administration will now be handled by Kobalt as well as global synch and creative services for all of his catalog and future works made under the deal. He was previously administered by Reservoir Media.
The deal comes on the heels of the rapper's latest album Punk -- a pop-punk infused, 20 song epic -- which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard chart in its first week. Featuring appearances by Doja Cat, J. Cole, Travis Scott, Drake, Future, Mac Miller and more, Punk is Young Thug's third project to hit No. 1 on the Billboard 200, following Young Stoner Life: Slime Language 2, a collaboration with Lil Keed and Gunna which dropped earlier this year, and So Much Fun, released in 2019.
As a featured artist, Young Thug is also making his mark on the Hot 100 chart with his guest appearance on Drake's cheeky anthem "Way 2 Sexy," currently billed at No. 7.
In a statement about the deal, Kobalt Music's vp of creative, Jill Tschogal said, "Young Thug’s track record for impacting the modern sound of hip-hop, trap and popular music is undeniable. He is not only one of the most influential songwriters and artists in rap today, but a cultural icon. It's an honor to work closely with Young Thug and his team. We look forward to supporting his incredible talent and artistry."
Born Jeffery Lamar Williams, Young Thug is known for taking influences from genres as wide-ranging as country to punk, depending on the project. Along with his work as a songwriter, singer and rapper, he is the founder of YSL Records, an imprint of Atlantic Records, which is responsible for bringing up the likes of Gunna and Lil Keed.
Perry Farrell has released another public apology following an on-stage confrontation involving his bandmate Dave Navarro.
The Jane's Addiction frontman was involved in a physical altercation with guitarist Dave Navarro last year during a live performance, an incident that prompted the band to cancel their reunion tour and eventually led to their split.
“I'd like to address what happened on stage last year,” Perry, 66, said in a statement shared across both his personal Instagram account and Jane's Addiction’s official page. “I've reflected on it and know I didn't handle myself the way I should have. I apologize to our patrons and my bandmates for losing my temper and for disrupting the show.”
He went on to admit that he did not meet fan expectations and described himself as deeply remorseful toward everyone impacted by the incident.
“Jane's Addiction has been at the center of my life for decades. The band, the songs, the patrons, and the impact that we've had on music and culture mean more to me than any words I could ever possibly write down,” he shared.
“My aim has always been to give our audience the best possible show, something real, honest and positive. In Boston, we fell short of that, and I'm truly sorry to everyone who was impacted.”
Jane's Addiction also issued its own statement regarding the altercation, which ultimately led to the group’s remaining members filing a lawsuit against Perry alleging assault, battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, breach of fiduciary duty, and breach of contract.
“Today we are here to announce that we have come together one last time to resolve our differences, so that the legacy of Jane's Addiction will remain the work the four of us created together,” the band wrote, signaling that the group would not move forward with Perry. “We now look forward to the future as we embark on our separate musical and creative endeavors.”
