The deal is believed to be worth around $200 million, according to sources cited by celebrity site TMZ, though it said the exact amount is not detailed in legal documents.
That sum would be comparable to the sale of Canadian singer Justin Bieber’s catalogue in 2023.
Spears, 44, joins a growing list of artists who have sold their music rights in recent years, including Bruce Springsteen and Bob Dylan, as well as Shakira and KISS.
US media reported that the rights were bought by music publisher Primary Wave, whose portfolio includes the works of Whitney Houston, Bob Marley, Prince, and others.
Owners of a song’s publishing rights receive payment for every broadcast, album sale, or use in advertising and films.
The growing music rights market allows artists to monetise their catalogues, which are attractive long-term assets for investors in the streaming era.
