T.I. Inks Major Music Publishing Deal with Reservoir

Variety · 2026-07-09
T.I. Inks Major Music Publishing Deal with Reservoir

Reservoir has officially secured a comprehensive music publishing agreement with the acclaimed Atlanta hip-hop artist T.I. This significant industry development covers the rapper’s complete songwriting catalog, including his early hits, as well as all of his future musical endeavors. The deal highlights the ongoing trend of major publishing firms investing heavily in the legacy catalogs of high-profile artists. T.I., a three-time Grammy Award winner with impressive lifetime record sales, recently saw success with his latest studio album, 'Kill the King,' which reached the top tiers of Billboard’s R&B/Hip-Hop and Rap album charts. This partnership signifies a strategic move for both the artist and Reservoir within the competitive music rights market, further cementing the rapper's influence in the industry as he transitions into this new phase of his career. As Reservoir continues to expand its portfolio, the acquisition of such a storied catalog underscores T.I.'s enduring legacy and ongoing commercial relevance within the global hip-hop landscape.