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Published - December 23, 2025
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HYBE America is the U.S. subsidiary of South Korean entertainment company HYBE that acquired Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings and its music assets in a deal worth over $1 billion, making it a key platform for expanding HYBE’s presence in the American music industry and overseeing major management and label operations.
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Medium Risk
Based on the available data, we suggest consumers approach this Company with caution.
This advisory is based on a medium-risk score derived from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified in our research.
You may face moderate risks when engaging in consumer-related activities with this entity.
Based on the available data, we advise employees to be mindful when considering or continuing work with this Company.
This advisory stems from a medium-risk score compiled from OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors uncovered in our analysis.
Employment with this entity may involve moderate risks.
Based on the available data, we recommend investors and bankers proceed with caution regarding this Company.
This advisory is informed by a medium-risk score based on OSINT, Adverse Media, Reviews, and Risk Factors identified through our investigation.
Financial involvement with this entity may carry moderate risks to your interests.
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The $1.05 billion purchase of Scooter Braun’s Ithaca Holdings, integrating SB Projects and Big Machine Label Group.
Critics claim overpayment of up to 3x asset value, especially after the pre-deal sale of Taylor Swift’s masters reduced Ithaca’s key holdings.
Several high-profile clients like Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, and Demi Lovato reportedly departed or distanced themselves shortly after.
Accumulated losses exceeding 400 billion KRW over four years, with significant operating deficits and restructuring costs.
Scooter Braun, who faced a $200 million lawsuit over a separate failed private equity fund and stepped down in July 2025.
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Scooter Braun Hit With $200M Lawsuit Over Failed Private Equity Fund
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The End of Taylor Swift's $300 Million Fight With Scooter Braun
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Faced allegations of scamming others
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HYBE’s legal efforts to control defamatory online content have drawn attention to the firm’s approach to reputation management, including seeking U.S. court assistance against social media users, which has been perceived by some as heavy-handed in handling fan-generated criticism.
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The acquisition of Ithaca Holdings has been criticised for allegedly overvaluing the company relative to its core assets, particularly after the pre-deal sale of key music rights, which has been linked to financial underperformance.
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