A portion of the publishing royalties from “Fly” by Nicki Minaj, featuring Rihanna, has been listed for sale on Royalty Exchange. This draws attention to the growing market for music-based investments.
The listing, which is currently active on the platform, offers prospective buyers the opportunity to acquire a share of the song’s future publishing income. The deal does not include ownership of the master recording or full rights to the track, but instead focuses strictly on songwriter royalties generated over time.
Valuation and Earnings Overview
Released in 2011, the track has earned approximately $72,000 in publishing royalties to date, according to data attached to the sale. In recent years, the song has generated an average of just over $2,300 annually.
Based on these figures, the asset is estimated to be worth around $17,000, with bidding expected to begin in the low-thousands range.
How Royalty Exchange Works
The sale is being conducted through Royalty Exchange, a marketplace that allows rights holders to auction portions of their music earnings to investors seeking passive income opportunities.
Revenue streams tied to such deals typically include earnings from streaming platforms, radio airplay, and licensing placements.
A Defining Collaboration
Upon its release, “Fly” charted on the Billboard Hot 100. It earned multi-platinum certifications in several markets.
The track also became a defining collaboration between Nicki Minaj and Rihanna, further cementing its status as one of the standout records from Minaj’s debut era.
No Official Response Yet
There has been no public response from Nicki Minaj regarding the listing as of the time of reporting.
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