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SummaryThe Weeknd has finalized a landmark catalog partnership with Lyric Capital, valued in the reported $1 billion USD rangeThe unique deal for his master recordings and publishing rights is lauded for setting a "new standard for artist equity and control," allowing him to maintain significant creative inputThe transaction underscores the immense commercial value of modern catalogs and provides both a historic financial valuation and a blueprint for how major artists can monetize their work while preserving their creative legacySuperstar artist The Weeknd has finalized a landmark catalog partnership with Lyric Capital, a deal that is reportedly valued in the $1 billion USD range. This massive transaction, which includes his extensive collection of master recordings and publishing rights,...