Musicians are increasingly forgoing the major-label system. The problem is that most can't afford to.

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Rachel Chinouriri.

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Three-time Grammy nominee Raye says she's not making money in music: 'We're breaking even'

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Raye is nominated for best new artist and songwriter of the year at the 2025 Grammys.

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South Asian music is having a moment. Jay Sean is making sure it's here to stay.

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Jay Sean is working with Virgin Music Group to give opportunities to South Asian artists.

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Beyoncé's net worth is more than half a billion dollars. Here's how she earns and spends her fortune.

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Beyoncé onstage during the Renaissance World Tour in Kansas City, Missouri.

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They started out as pioneering hip-hop moguls. They wound up running a drug empire.

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Mario Rosemond (center top) and his brother Jimmy (second from left) clawed their way from the streets of Brooklyn to the top of the music industry.

The Rolling Stones have 2 of the biggest tours in rock history – here's how they became the world's highest-grossing act

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Mick Jagger on stage in 2017.

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