Every week, And the Writer Is brings you the most important news moving through the music industry — straight, sharp, and no fluff. This week: Maryland just passed the RAP Act, making it illegal to use rap lyrics as courtroom evidence, potentially setting the stage for federal law. Suno's licensing negotiations with Sony and Universal have stalled, leaving major AI royalty questions unresolved. And Pershing Square submitted a $64 billion bid for Universal Music Group, revealing just how undervalued the music industry is to outside investors. Plus: Ticketmaster's face value integration, HYBE's new Indian girl group audition, and moves at Warner. Follow us on socials and don't miss our new episodes every Tuesday — the hottest conversations in music, with the people making it.
This week:
- Maryland passes the RAP Act — rap lyrics can no longer be used as courtroom evidence
- Pershing Square submits a $64B bid for Universal Music Group
- Suno's licensing talks with Sony and Universal stall over AI royalties
- Ticketmaster partners with Cash or Trade on face value resale integration
- HYBE auditions for a new Indian girl group as Asian streaming dominance grows
- Myles Gersh promoted at Warner — the exec who signed Zach Bryan
- Taylor Swift resigns with Warner Chappell
- Lasso signs to Interscope Records
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