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It was once believed that rap and hip-hop would be a passing fad, yet those genres along with R&B have dominated the last decade of music, with people betting big on the future worth of nostalgia listening. Now hip-hop icon Eve is parting ways with her music catalog for an eight-figure deal, in the ballpark between $25 million and $50 million, according to Music Business Worldwide. As the value of music catalogs soars, artists like Eve are weighing the pros and cons of parting with their intellectual property, a decision that can have lasting impacts on their careers and legacies.

See how Eve’s catalogue deal and the surprising math behind why buyers are paying big

Long data transfer processes when switching from one bank to another will no longer be the order of the day. Now, you can close one account in one bank and open another one on the same day with all your banking history transferred. With open banking now available in the U.S., you have the power to hire and fire your bank if they’re not meeting your expectations. And with 58% of people in the U.S. showing dissatisfaction with their financial institutions, this could be a wake-up call.

Learn How Banks Are Losing Their Grip as Clients Call More of the Shots.

Climate change is causing insurance premiums to soar, leaving many homeowners struggling to keep up. The rising frequency and severity of extreme weather events is causing many insurers to withdraw from high-risk markets altogether. In fact, some areas are becoming effectively ‘uninsurable’. In 2024 alone, the U.S. experienced 24 of these billion-dollar disasters, including hurricanes Beryl, Helene, and Milton. These events are unfortunately part of a troubling trend; 2023 saw a record 28 billion-dollar disasters, with total costs reaching $165 billion.

Look at how billion-dollar weather disasters are rewriting the rules of risk and resilience.

Generative AI (Gen AI) has revolutionised industries such as media, healthcare, and finance. However, its rapid adoption poses significant risks for marginalised communities, particularly in worsening the racial wealth gap. Does this hold true? By 2045, the racial wealth gap between Black and White households is projected to widen by $45 billion annually due to Gen AI’s role in automating jobs and influencing wealth distribution.

Learn how generative AI’s quiet influence on racial wealth inequality.

Keep your week lifted, focused, and just a touch more dialled in with “Can’t Count Me Out” by Trippie Redd leading the charge.

There’s something about it, sharp, steady, that pushes your mindset forward in a way you almost don’t notice until you feel it.

Press play, settle in, and let this week’s CBX Vibe move you in the direction you’re trying to reach.