Nicki Minaj's Catalogue Is Being Sold Off — and the Numbers Behind 'Fly' Tell a Bigger Story

Nicki Minaj & Rihanna’s ‘Fly’ royalties hit the auction block — 26 years of ASCAP income up for grabs, minimum bid $2,360. (Credit: The White House/WikiMedia Commons)

Songwriter royalties for 'Fly' by Nicki Minaj featuring Rihanna have been listed for public auction on Royalty Exchange, the online marketplace where music rights holders sell future income streams to private investors. The listing covers a 30-year songwriter royalty term distributed through ASCAP, with 26.18 years still remaining and an expiration date of 2 June 2052. The minimum bid is set at $2,360 (approximately £1,865).

The listing drew attention online after Sir P (@sapphire_rage) noted the sale on X, writing: 'Things are now that bad, Republic are selling Nicki Minaj's catalogue.' The post accumulated over 321,000 views, with many pointing to the figures as a sign of shifting fortunes for one of rap's most decorated artists.