Tina Turner and Other Legendary Black Musicians Who Sold Their Publishing Rights

By Okla Jones ·Updated October 12, 2021

Last week, singer Tina Turner sold the rights to her music catalogue spanning more than 60 years, including songs such as “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “The Best,” and “Private Dancer,” to German music publishing company BMG.

In what was the largest deal struck with a single artist in BMG’s history, Turner sold the management of her name, image, and likeness, as well as artist’s and writer’s

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