Britney Spears sells her $200m music catalogue to Primary Wave, aiming to reclaim control of her legacy after years of legal battles, low royalties, and personal controversies overshadowed her pop career.
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Pop icon Britney Spears has sold the rights to her music catalogue for a reported $200 million, a deal insiders say is aimed at “correcting history” and cementing her long-term legacy rather than solving financial problems.
The 44-year-old singer signed the agreement with Primary Wave, a New York-based music publishing company. The transaction includes her share of publishing and recording rights to hits such as …Baby One More Time, Oops!… I Did It Again and Toxic, while she retains ownership of her name, image, and likeness.
Sources close to the singer say the move is meant to shift public focus back to her artistic impact after years of personal turmoil overshadowed her music career.
“It’s about honoring her legacy and making sure she’s remembered as one of the artists who shaped pop culture,” a friend told media outlets.
A career shaped by success and controversy
Spears rose from a child performer on The Mickey Mouse Club to one of the defining pop stars of the 2000s, selling nearly 150 million records worldwide. But her career was heavily affected by a 13-year legal conservatorship that ended in 2021 after a global fan campaign.
During that period, she continued releasing albums and touring, including a Las Vegas residency that grossed over $130 million, yet reportedly earned far lower royalties on early albums than industry norms.
Music business experts say the catalogue sale allows Spears to finally make a major financial decision about her work independently.
Financial and legacy impact
Industry estimates suggest the deal significantly boosts her wealth, with her net worth now around $150 million after taxes and fees. Insiders insist the timing was not tied to personal finances but rather long-term control over her legacy and catalog management.
The agreement also comes as Hollywood prepares a film adaptation of her memoir The Woman in Me, directed by Jon M. Chu, potentially reviving global interest in her music.
Possible comeback?
With early-2000s pop experiencing a resurgence, analysts say activating her catalogue through licensing, film and streaming could introduce Spears to a new generation — and even pave the way for a return to recording or touring.
For now, sources say the singer is focusing on family and personal life, but fans are hopeful the deal marks the beginning of a new era in her career.
