The Weeknd Lands Billion Dollar Music Deal Without Selling His Songs

The Weeknd has made a major power move in the music business.

The global star has finalized a partnership that values his music catalog at close to one billion dollars, all while keeping control firmly in his hands.

Instead of selling his songs outright, he joined forces with investment firm Lyric Capital Group under a deal designed to unlock major funding without surrendering ownership.

The structure allows him to guide his creative direction and protect the long term value of his work.

The agreement covers his catalog from the start of his career through 2025.

That includes massive hits like “Blinding Lights,” “Starboy,” and “Save Your Tears.”

Any new music released after that period stays outside the deal.

The valuation is driven by music that continues to generate tens of millions of dollars each year.

Lyric holds a minority share, while The Weeknd retains the larger stake and continues working with XO and Universal.

Backed by huge streaming numbers and a world tour that has already crossed the one billion dollar mark, The Weeknd is turning success into lasting leverage.

The deal highlights a growing shift where top artistes secure major payouts without giving up control of their legacy.