Taylor Swift's \$300M Victory: Reclaiming Her Master Recordings

Taylor Swift Wins Back Master Recordings After 7-Year Legal Battle Taylor Swift has achieved a major victory in her long-running legal dispute with Scooter Braun, regaining ownership of her master recordings. The deal, finalized recently, reportedly cost Swift over \$300 million. This significant purchase ends a years-long conflict that began when Braun acquired Swift's former label, Big Machine Records, in 2019. Swift publicly criticized Braun, claiming he had bullied her and refused to allow her to buy back her own recordings. "This is my greatest dream come true," Swift wrote in a statement released after the deal closed. The statement also expressed gratitude to her fans and legal team. While Braun's representatives have not yet commented publicly, the acquisition signifies a major turning point in Swift's career and sends a powerful message about artist ownership rights. The deal is expected to set a precedent for future negotiations between artists and record labels.