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5/10/2021
13 : 34

double platinum, no features

Trapital Memo #39: J. Cole's upcoming album, Cash Money's $20-30M master, Billboard + Twitter charts ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
5/4/2021
0 : 24

another one

Trapital Memo #39: DJ Khaled's strategy, Twitch's pitch to artists, and lessons from Jay Z's LIT Method investment. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
4/26/2021
22 : 44

certified investor boy

Trapital Memo #38: Cardi B's Bardi Beauty, Drake's Overtime investment, and HER's rebrand and rise to stardom. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
4/20/2021
0 : 24

all the way up

Trapital Memo #37: Apple Music's pay per stream is misleading, Warner and Spotify partner on podcasts, hip-hop's push for a union. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
4/13/2021
1 : 4

ryde or die

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #35: remembering DMX, UnitedMasters, Diddy and REVOLT, Scooter Braun, and more. ryde or die ​read in browser​ Hey. It's been bittersweet to think about DMX since he passed away.
4/5/2021
23 : 34

we ride together, we die together

​ ​ ​ Hey! Here's the long-awaited essay on Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. I know, it's about damn time! But hey, gotta get it right. At nearly 2400 words and two hand-drawn visuals, it's
3/30/2021
0 : 44

loyalty, loyalty, loyalty

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #34: Issa Rae's WarnerMedia deal, the new 360 deals, vinyl sales growth, industry myths, and more. loyalty, loyalty, loyalty ​read the browser​ Hey! Did you see Peloton and
3/22/2021
22 : 4

the era of consistency

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #33: Troy Carter's fanbase building, Drake's longevity, Death Row Records and eOne potential sale, and more. the era of consistency ​read in browser​ Hey! This week's
3/15/2021
22 : 54

a seat at the table

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #32: Why Swizz Beatz and Timbaland sold Verzuz to Triller, Micah Johnson's million dollar NFTs, and much more. a seat at the table ​read in browser​ Hey! Last night I watched
3/9/2021
0 : 54

we do it for the artist

​ ​ ​ Trapital: Monday Memo #31: SoundCloud, Square-Tidal, DJ MICK, and a whole lot more! we do it for the artist ​read in browser​ Hey! Happy International Women's Day. Thanks again for helping me
3/2/2021
1 : 44

don't call it a comeback

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #30: Trapital turns 3, Nas' investments, Motown's success, and movie soundtracks. don't call it a comeback ​read in browser​ Was this forwarded to you? Sign up here. Hey
2/23/2021
1 : 4

NFTs potential in hip-hop

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #29: Jay Z sells LVMH 50% of Ace of Spades, NFTs everywhere, Donald Glover-Amazon, Spotify's Stream On. NFTs potential in hip-hop ​read in browser​ brought to you by ​ Hey!
2/15/2021
23 : 14

the Fenty identity

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #28: Rihanna's Fenty brands, The Weeknd's ROI, Jay Z and Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin fund. the Fenty identity ​read in browser​ Hey! Happy President's Day. I hope you
2/10/2021
0 : 14

I'm blinded by the memes

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #27: The Weeknd, Triller vs Universal, Joe Budden on Patreon, and more blinded by the memes ​read in browser​ brought to you by ​ Hey! If this memo was sent to you twice, my bad.
2/2/2021
1 : 24

big bank take lil' bank

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #26: Sony buys AWAL, Lil' Baby's rise, and more. big bank take lil' bank ​read in browser​ sponsored by ​ Hey! Happy Black History Month to you and yours. What a wild,
1/26/2021
0 : 54

the COVID concert circuit

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #25: concerts during COVID, Verzuz expansion, Clubhouse's $1B valuation and adoption curve. the COVID concert circuit ​read in browser​ sponsored by ​ Hey! If you haven't
1/20/2021
1 : 24

rock the boat

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #24: Spotify's podcast push, Cardi B's music videos, Aaliyah's music. rock the boat ​read in browser​ sponsored by ​ Hey! I normally send this memo on Mondays but I
1/15/2021
2 : 27

Welcome to Trapital Podcast updates!

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1/15/2021
2 : 27

interview: Master P on building generational wealth

​ ​ ​ Master P on building generational wealth Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Overcast, Stitcher, or watch the video on YouTube. Hey! My latest podcast interview is with the mogul and hip-hop
1/11/2021
22 : 54

everyone wants equity

​ ​ ​ Trapital Memo #22: Warner invests in Roblox, kid's hip-hop market, streaming in Africa. everyone wants equity ​read in browser​ sponsored by ​ Hey! If you haven't read my latest essay on