Jay Z And Prince: The Truth Behind New Filings And A Phantom $40M Offer

A Prince’s Ransom: Jay Z didn’t offer $40 million for the Purple One’s music, but intrigue still abounds. (Photo by Duane Prokop/Getty Images)

Yesterday, news broke that Jay Z’s Roc Nation filed a claim with a Minnesota court asserting exclusive rights to stream Prince’s music on Tidal, citing a previous agreement with the singer. The move came just days after Prince’s estate a deal with Universal Music Group Publishing to administer the Purple One’s publishing catalog.

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