Fresh from having raised $500 million for music rights acquisitions, GoldState Music has acquired the catalog of Grammy-nominated producer and entrepreneur Yung Lan.
In an announcement on Thursday (August 7), the acquisition was described as a “seven-figure deal.”
It includes some of Yung Lan’s best-known hits, including Fetty Wap’s RGF Island, Morgan Wallen’s Cowgirls and Girl Gone Missin’, Lil Uzi Vert’s That Way, Roddy Ricch’s Boom Boom Boom and Bacc Seat feat. Ty Dolla $ign, and NBA YoungBoy‘s Renada and Nurse.
Lan is also known for his work with artists including Lil Wayne, HER, Nicki Minaj, Kevin Gates and Khalid.
Lan’s work has racked up some 6 billion streams worldwide, more than 30RIAA Platinum and Gold certifications, and over 20Billboard No. 1 singles and albums across hip-hop and country music.
The deal was brokered by Ruchir Mohan, Director of Publishing A&R / Management at 1916 Enterprises.
“A generation of rap and country fans have grown up on Lan’s art – including myself,” Mohan said. “I’m excited for the checkpoint this sale marks in Lan’s legacy, and the next phase of Lan’s already illustrious catalog this sale is ushering in.”
“I’m stepping into the next chapter focused on bigger moves, global impact, and developing the next wave of talent. This is just the beginning.”
Yung Lan
Lan said the deal “marks a milestone – not a finale.”
“I’ve been blessed to contribute to records across hip-hop, R&B, and country, and I’m proud of what this catalog represents,” he said. “But the vision doesn’t stop here. With the team at MPG and 1916, I’m stepping into the next chapter focused on bigger moves, global impact, and developing the next wave of talent. This is just the beginning.”
Lan first rose to prominence with multiple credits on Fetty Wap’s debut album, including the Platinum-certified RGF Island. Besides his work as producer, he’s known for having founded Defiant Studios in Richmond, Virginia, and for his mentoring work through his Yung Lan Beats platform. He has also expanded his entrepreneurial work to real estate.
“For GoldState Music, this acquisition represents a significant opportunity to support Yung Lan’s extensive back catalog, which will undoubtedly stand the test of time,” said Charles Goldstuck, Managing Partner of GoldState Music, who founded the company in 2022.
“We’re excited about partnering with him and his team, not only to preserve the legacy of his impressive and genre-defying work to date, but also to furthering his future creative endeavors.”
“This acquisition represents a significant opportunity to support Yung Lan’s extensive back catalog, which will undoubtedly stand the test of time.”
Charles Goldstuck, GoldState Music
In April, GoldState announced it had secured $500 million in new funding for music rights acquisitions, including a “structured capital facility” co-led by Northleaf Capital Partners and Ares Management funds, along with “separately raised leverage.” GoldState also counts PE firm Flexpoint Ford as a backer.
The deal for Yung Lan’s music follows GoldState’s $200-millionacquisition of catalogs from CatchPoint Rights Partners and AMR Songs late last year.Music Business Worldwide
