The saga of Young Buck’s catalog sale is hitting a crescendo, but the echoes of 50 Cent’s shadow loom large over this deal. In a twist worthy of a hip-hop drama, a buyer has stepped up, offering a hefty six figures to snag Young Buck’s musical legacy—a move orchestrated by the trustee handling his bankruptcy case.
Court documents obtained by AllHipHop spilled the details, revealing that trustee Erica R. Johnson is set to seal the deal, selling off Young Buck’s catalog for a jaw-dropping $730,000, provided there are no objections in the way.
“The Trustee proposes to sell all of her right, title and interest in the Catalogs to Middleton Open Season Partners I LLC (the ‘Buyer’) in consideration of payment from the Buyer to the bankruptcy estate,” Johnson laid it out. The final transfer will occur once the court’s nod is in and the deal is sealed and delivered.
What’s in the package, you ask? Well, buckle up—Young Buck’s ASCAP, Select-O-Hits, SoundExchange, and Universal Music Publishing catalogs are all part of this mega-deal.
But hold up, this wasn’t a solo mission. Johnson tapped into some expert help, bringing in a royalty analyst, Ben Stauffer, to grease the wheels. Stauffer, from RoyaltyTraders LLC, cast his net wide, wrangling interest from about thirty investors before hooking a willing buyer.
Here’s where the plot thickens. Young Buck’s bankruptcy estate had a modest $193,920 in its pockets, but with this pending sale, the floodgates of cash are about to burst open. And the timing couldn’t be better—there are creditors waiting eagerly, including hefty sums owed in child support.
Let’s not forget the drama that led to this moment. Young Buck’s bankruptcy back in 2020 was no secret, especially with 50 Cent breathing down his neck, aiming to settle a hefty $250,000 debt—a storyline that still lingers in the background.
As the ink dries on this transaction, it’s a turning point in Young Buck’s journey, a deal that could reshape his financial landscape. But with 50 Cent’s history in the mix, the aftermath of this sale might just be the prelude to a whole new chapter of drama in the rap game.
