Taylor Swift Regains Control of Masters After Six-Year Feud

Taylor Swift has successfully regained ownership of the masters to her first six albums and all related materials after years of dispute stemming from Scooter Braun's 2019 acquisition of her original catalog through Big Machine Records. The deal, which involved Shamrock Capital purchasing the catalog from Braun before Swift bought it back, marks the end of a protracted conflict that led Swift to re-record her earlier albums to reclaim control over her music. Swift expressed immense joy and relief in a heartfelt letter, describing the moment as a long-awaited dream fulfilled, while Braun publicly stated he was "happy for her" despite their fraught history. The feud originated when Braun acquired Swift's masters without her consent, prompting her to accuse him of bullying and toxic behavior within the industry. Swift’s efforts included releasing "Taylor’s Version" of several albums to regain ownership and licensing control over her songs. Reports clarifying Braun's role in the recent sale emphasized that Swift's ownership was achieved despite Braun, with credit given to Shamrock Capital and Swift’s management team for facilitating the deal.