U.S. superstar Taylor Swift announced on Friday, May 30, 2025 that she has successfully regained full control of her original music catalog, ending a long legal and media battle that began in 2019 following producer Scooter Braun’s acquisition of her music.
In an emotional letter posted on her official website, Swift shared her joy: “I’ve been breaking down in tears of joy at random intervals since I found out this is really happening. All the music I’ve made…now belongs…. to me.” The 35-year-old artist gave special thanks to her fans, who played a key role in her win.
Taylor Swift recovers catalog
The conflict began in June 2019, when Scooter Braun, then a manager for artists such as Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, bought Big Machine Label Group, the label that held the rights to Swift’s first six albums.
The transaction, valued at around $300 million, included the masters – the original recordings – of albums such as “Fearless”, “Red” and “1989”.
Taylor Swift alleged that she was denied the opportunity to purchase her own recordings and was never consulted about the sale.
Braun then sold the catalog to investment firm Shamrock Capital in 2020, which intensified the controversy.
Swift publicly denounced the transaction and promised to re-record her albums to gain full control of her work.
The power of the fans and the success of “The Eras Tour”.
Starting in 2021, Swift began releasing new versions of her original albums under the “Taylor’s Version” label.
To date, the singer has re-recorded and released “Fearless”, “Red”, “Speak Now” and “1989” to enormous commercial and critical acclaim.
The new versions displaced the originals in the playlists and achieved millions of plays, reaffirming its dominance in the music industry.
The Eras Tour, which toured the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania between 2023 and 2024, generated more than US$2 billion in ticket sales, making it the most lucrative tour in history.
This economic and public success allowed Swift to formally buy back the rights to her masters thanks to an offer from Shamrock Capital, which -according to the artist- handled the process with transparency and respect.
What does this mean for the industry and the fans?
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This event marks a key precedent for artists’ copyrights.
Taylor Swift, one of the most influential voices in global entertainment, has become a symbol of resistance to abusive practices in the music industry.
His case has inspired other musicians – including Latin artists – to fight for ownership of their works.
For U.S. Hispanic fans, this victory also represents a reminder of the power of the community when it mobilizes in defense of its idols.
Swift not only succeeded in reclaiming her musical legacy, but proved that artistic integrity can trump corporate interests.
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