Reservoir Media has entered into a comprehensive publishing agreement with Grammy-winning hip-hop artist T. I.
, the company announced on Thursday, July 9, 2026.
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The deal covers the administration and creative rights of his extensive catalog of musical compositions, including past releases and future projects.
T. I.'
s catalog spans more than two decades, encompassing 11 studio albums, over 100 singles, and 13 mixtapes.
The artist has sold more than 14 million albums globally and earned three Grammy Awards. Notable multi-platinum releases include Paper Trail and Urban Legend.
The agreement also includes T. I.'
s latest Billboard-charting album, Kill the King. The legal transaction was handled by Steven G.
Shapiro and Ed Paparo of Davis, Shapiro, Lewit & Grabel, LLP.
“I’m very excited about building a strong partnership with Reservoir as we work together to diversify the business and expand the reach of my catalogue,” T.
I. said.
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The Atlanta-based rapper also founded the social justice charity “Us or Else” and operates two clothing brands.
Reservoir, headquartered in New York, reported revenue of $175.7 million for fiscal year 2026, an 11% year-over-year increase, and deployed approximately $120 million for acquisitions and advances.
Faith Newman, Reservoir’s executive vice president of A&R and catalogue development, said: “T. I.
has been dubbed the ‘King of the South’ for putting Atlanta’s rap scene on the map, which helped shape the trajectory of the genre of hip-hop for the past 20 plus years.
It’s an honour to partner with him on continuing to carve out the legacy of these cultural touchpoints he has created.”
Rell Lafargue, president and chief operating officer at Reservoir, added: “T. I.
is one of those rare powerhouses whose music has real cultural significance and staying power. This partnership with T.
I. also doubles down on our long-standing commitment to the genre's storied history and promising future.”
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The acquisition continues a period of targeted catalog expansion for Reservoir, following recent international joint ventures and distribution expansions in the Middle East and Latin music sectors.
