29, 2006, by Sony BMG Music Entertainment.
When an artist or label records a song, they are also creating an original sound that is protected under U.S. As of this writing, it is not yet known what prompted the 50-year-old’s heart attack but speculation has pointed to drug overdose and even the COVID-19 vaccine ( Unproven).Ī “master” is a term typically used to describe the original sound recording and copyright of a song. This lack of transparency and a closer look at DMX’s musical copyright records suggests that this claim is “False.”ĭMX, whose real name is Earl Simmons, died on April 9 after suffering a heart attack less than a week earlier. We also found no public announcements from Jay-Z or Beyonce regarding any pending sales or future plans to acquire DMX’s masters. Additionally, the tweets in question did not link to any reputable news sources, nor did the posters name their sources.
Similar claims were shared on Twitter, alleging that the money will be given to DMX’s “17 kids so they can have money” - but it was not made clear whether that money would come from future profits of sales associated with that music or some other source. Much of the content shared by Phenomenal Reporters used emotionally stirring language and does not link to credible news sources. We do not encourage or share hate speech, racism, tribalism, false news and adult content,” the page description read. “We believe in fairness and professionalism. The Facebook page associated with Phenomenal Reporters, which describes itself as “a current affairs newspaper” that “reports without fear or favor,” was registered to Delta State Warri in Nigeria, and though an email and phone number is provided, there is no official website connected to the social media accounts. The original claim was shared to Twitter by Phenomenal Reporters, an unverified account. Jay Z and Beyonce are buying back DMX's masters for $10,000,000.00 and will give to his 17 kids for free. Jay Z is doing another legendary act for the culture of hip hop.
One such rumor claimed that hip hop royalty and married couple, Jay-Z and Beyonce, were set to buy DMX’s collection of original recordings for $10 million with the intention of giving all proceeds to his “17 kids for free.” On the heels of American rapper DMX’s death in April 2021, a number of online rumors circulated online about the circumstances in which he died and what was to be done with his estate.