Members of the rock group Weimar, who perform behind masks, have fascist-sounding lyrics and are thought to have anti-Semitic backgrounds.
Under the partnership, Khaled will serve as global creative consultant to Def Jam and UMG.
The event, which features performances from many of the label's emerging artists, also featured trailers for documentaries on Donna Summer, Paul McCartney and Jon Batiste.
The UMG chairman addressed Billboard Power 100 honorees in LA about shaking up the industry from within to benefit creatives.
Sir Lucian Grainge accepts the No.1 spot on Billboard’s Power 100 List at Billboard’s Power 100 Party for 2023.
The two companies announced they will partner to find a new solution to the economic model in streaming. The result could spark an industry-wide change.
Also this week: Concord Label Group taps a business affairs senior vp, Warner Chappell Production Music expands to Brazil and more.
Also this week: Capitol Records Nashville appoints a vp of promotion, UMG taps a film industry legend as chairman of the board and more.
The combined deals, estimated at around $200 million total, marks an acceleration of a run on hip-hop assets.
Bad Bunny and Harry Styles led Sony to big gains in current market share in 2022, while Republic's huge fourth quarter helped it end the year on an upswing.
