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What Hip-Hop Gets Wrong About Master P and No Limit
Today's artists want what Master P achieved, but they need to understand why his record label's strategy would be less effective today.
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Dan Runcie
Why Def Jam Should Split the Record Label
The hip-hop label is on to something with its new Rap Camp, but can maximize its value as a separate business unit.
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Dan Runcie
'Red Table Talk,' 'The Shop,' and the Viral Content Trap
Both Jada Pinkett Smith and LeBron James' shows need to balance their desire for evergreen content and the urge to cover the hot story.
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Dan Runcie
Why Kanye West is Bound to Keep Fighting for Ownership
Ye's lawsuit against EMI Music Publishing is understandable, but his pattern of business decisions may lead to similar challenges down the road.
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Dan Runcie
Posthumous Careers are Harder Than Ever to Manage
Today's artists earn money in more ways than ever, which fuels the debates on how to best manage their careers when they die.
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Dan Runcie
Direct-to-Consumer Hip-Hop is Not a Game
Nipsey Hussle and other rappers have established strong brands to serve fans directly, but it takes focus and commitment to replicate their model.
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Dan Runcie
Why Hip-Hop Can Help Venture Capital Navigate Changes in the Industry
As the venture capital landscape matures, hip-hop's investors can stand out because the music industry went through similar changes.
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Dan Runcie
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