In 2020, the Hipgnosis Songs Fund acquired 50 percent of Rick James’ music catalog, per Music Business Worldwide. The deal included a 50 percent stake in James’ publishing and masters.

“All the while, he was an incredible songwriter, producer, arranger, performer, and artist making iconic songs like ‘Super Freak’ and ‘Give It to Me Baby.’ He’s one of the most sampled and interpolated creators of all time whose works have been turned into huge successes by MC Hammer, Lana Del Ray, and Kendrick Lamar, just to name a few,” Merck Mercuriadis, founder of Hipgnosis Songs Fund, was quoted saying.

“We are delighted to welcome his iconic work to the Hipgnosis Family and look forward to working closely with his daughter Ty James and his estate to ensure his legacy shines,” Mercuriadis continued.

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Ty James is the president of her father’s estate. At the time of her father’s passing, she took on the role of president and has worked to preserve her father’s legacy.

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