Biggest Contracts in Music History: Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Michael Jackson and More

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Stevie Wonder struck it rich 40 years ago on this day when he signed what was, at that point in history, the most lucrative music contract ever: $13 million for seven years and seven albums for Motown/Tamla Records. Granted, things have gotten bigger in the four decades since?both in terms of payouts and inflation rates. Here are the five biggest contracts signed in music history, **t adjusted for inflation. Understand that many of these deals won't ever be surpassed due to the increasingly smaller likelihood that a performer or band will sign for such lengthy periods. Jay Z, Lil Wayne and more cash in.

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