Lorde exits Universal to buy back her own myth

Lorde is walking away from Universal Music Group because she’s tired of being a pre-sold commodity she signed away at twelve. It’s the ultimate elitist pivot: using the wealth generated by a global conglomerate to fund your sudden need for 'aesthetic purity.' I love the drama of it. It’s like a lead actor quitting a franchise after the fifth sequel to do 'experimental theater' in a yurt. Independence is a beautiful thing, but it’s much easier to have 'nothing being bought or sold' when your bank account is already a fortress. She’s not just leaving a label; she’s buying her own myth back at retail price.

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