The passage highlights Kanye West’s departure from Sony Music to become a free agent, emphasizing his ownership of half of Sony and the potential financial gains from selling 3 million copies of his music.

Kanye critiques the music industry’s treatment of black artists, citing examples like Mariah Carey, Prince, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Biggie, and Tupac, and advocating for black control over publishing, marketing, promotion, and recording.

He stresses the importance of artists owning their own music, challenging the existing industry contracts and advocating for fairer deals that empower artists. Kanye urges for a shift towards innovation and transparency in record label contracts, emphasizing the need for artists to retain control over their masters.

The passage also discusses the suspicious deaths of influential black artists like Michael Jackson and Prince, suggesting foul play due to their ownership of valuable assets. Kanye argues that the industry profits from the deaths of artists, particularly young black rappers, and criticizes the exploitation of artists from broken homes who lack understanding of contract terms.

Kanye’s message resonates with the importance of owning one’s masters to have control over one’s music and financial future. He calls for awareness and education among young artists to prevent them from being taken advantage of by the industry. The passage underscores Kanye’s commitment to advocating for artists’ rights and challenging the status quo in the music industry.