Lil Durk, CyHi + more - Publishing Royalties

Lil Durk is a Chicago-born rapper widely recognized as a key figure in modern drill and one of the genre’s most commercially successful artists, rising through early mixtapes before breaking into the mainstream with projects like The Voice, 7220, and major collaborations including Drake’s “Laugh Now Cry Later” and his own hit “All My Life.” His 2019 album Love Songs 4 the Streets 2—which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200—showcased a blend of street storytelling and emotional introspection, and one of its standout tracks, “Locked Up,” reflects that balance clearly. The track adds depth to the album’s narrative, underscoring themes of resilience, pain, and reflection that define much of Durk’s catalog.

CyHi the Prynce is a Georgia-born rapper and highly respected songwriter known for his sharp lyricism, his work with Kanye West’s GOOD Music, and his behind-the-scenes contributions to major artists like Kanye and Travis Scott. After years of industry writing and acclaimed mixtapes, he released his debut album No Dope on Sundays in 2017, a project praised for its blend of street realism, spiritual themes, and elite wordplay. One of its standout tracks, “Free,” captures the album’s essence with reflective storytelling and emotional weight, showcasing CyHi’s ability to balance struggle, faith, and personal honesty. “Free” is widely noted by critics as one of the album’s key songs—serving as a clear window into CyHi’s voice as an artist beyond his prolific songwriting credits.

Earnings Note: You’ll notice a spike in royalties in 2Q-2024, which is the result of Apple Music making a catch-up payment (totaling approximately $1,025) for various songs in the catalog. This payment is a result of adjusted royalties — primarily for mechanical income — over prior performance periods. Any future catch-up payments will be payable to the winner of this catalog.

Earnings Note: You’ll notice a spike in royalties in 1Q-2025, which is the result of Bucks Music Group making a catch-up payment (totaling approximately $1,275) for the catalog's top song "Free". Any future catch-up payments will be payable to the winner of this catalog.