In this 🔥 clip of "Black Out with Ian & Rashad," the hosts break down one of the biggest moves in hip-hop business—QC (Quality Control) Music's $300 million sale. Rashad Bilal and Ian Dunlap dig into why Coach K and P's exit was a power play, how the deal went down (hint: Scooter Braun's name comes up!), and what it really means for artists like Migos, Lil Baby, and City Girls.

The conversation dives deep into the difference between ownership and working for a company, shedding light on why simply being the talent—even a superstar—doesn't mean you automatically get a share of the pie when the company is sold. Using sports analogies (think Michael Jordan, Kobe, and Shaq's relationship to NBA team sales), the hosts break down why equity, royalty, and real ownership matter—and why they're rarely handed out after the fact.

Listen in for a teachable moment about the risks owners take, the opportunities given to artists, and some hard truths about negotiating for equity upfront. Rashad and Ian also discuss the infamous "360 deal"—is it really as bad as everyone thinks? Or is it a fair trade for access, exposure, and lifelong brand value?

If you're interested in music business, entrepreneurship, or building generational wealth, this is the kind of behind-the-scenes insight you don’t want to miss.

**Key topics:**

- The QC $300 million sale: how it happened & who benefited

- Lil Baby, Young Thug, and 21 Savage—what went down behind closed doors

- Why taking risks as an owner means bigger rewards (and why employees shouldn’t expect equity)

- The business of sports teams vs the business of music

- The 360 deal: opportunity or exploitation?

- Why negotiating for equity and royalty matters from day one

**Drop your thoughts in the comments! Would you rather be the superstar or the label owner? What do you think about 360 deals—fair or foul?**

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