{"id":29239,"date":"2025-06-17T18:15:02","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:15:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/chi-modu-estate-retains-ownership-of-the-iconic-biggie-smalls-images\/"},"modified":"2025-06-17T18:15:02","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T18:15:02","slug":"chi-modu-estate-retains-ownership-of-the-iconic-biggie-smalls-images","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/site.itshrt.com\/hiphopmagizine\/chi-modu-estate-retains-ownership-of-the-iconic-biggie-smalls-images\/","title":{"rendered":"Chi Modu\u00ae Estate Retains Ownership of the Iconic Biggie Smalls Images."},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- ItShrt Hip Hop Magizine News -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-6606220950177433\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"9431463036\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Following a confidential settlement reached in 2024 between the Estate of renowned photographer Chi Modu and the family of Christopher Wallace, better known as Biggie Smalls and the Notorious BIG, the Modu family is delighted to announce that it retains sole ownership of the iconic hip-hop photos of Biggie.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">More specifically, the settlement confirmed a number of important principles: (1) the Chi Modu Estate alone owns the copyrighted images and, as such, the Estate is (2) free to sell copies of the photographs in any form including NFTs, and (3) those who wish to use the photographs for any purpose must obtain permission from the family and pay license fees to do so; and (4) the Wallace family alone controls Biggie\u2019s right of publicity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">The settlement ensures that Chi\u2019s powerful images are unencumbered for editorial uses, purchases (including NFTs), and are available for limited licensing opportunities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Sophia Modu, the widow of Chi Modu, only now feels ready to publicly address the settlement and the impact of her husband\u2019s passing. \u201cIt took a while for me to work through the settlement with Notorious B.I.G., LLC, and to be emotionally prepared to address this publicly. Above all, I am happy that the Modu family maintains complete control of his artistic work,\u201d said Mrs. Modu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">Chi Modu\u2019s images, captured during a groundbreaking era in \u201990s hip-hop history, remain a testament to his unique eye and cultural insight. \u201cChi spent many years as the Director of Photography for The Source magazine in the \u201990s,\u201d Mrs. Modu continued. \u201cWhile he was compensated very little for his artistic services, the magazine agreed that Chi would retain the rights to his photographs of hip-hop artists that graced its pages. Chi\u2019s photographs remain his\u2014in life or in death.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">With the litigation now behind them, the Estate looks forward to monetizing Chi\u2019s archival material through editorial channels, creative collaborations such as photographic exhibitions, and emerging platforms such as NFTs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">\u201cThroughout the case, I\u2019ve learned how crucial it is for photographers to understand their intellectual property rights. If creatives are not fully aware of the intersection of art, business, and law, they can unintentionally give others an excuse to claim their images or work products,\u201d added Mrs. Modu.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">ArentFox Schiff LLP, a prominent national law firm, represented the Chi Modu estate in this matter on a pro bono basis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55001 size-medium\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo.jpg 400w\" data-lazy-sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-300x300.jpg\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-55001 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/rapindustry.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/ChiMo.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"\/>About The Chi Modu Estate<\/strong> \u2013 Celebrating his 35+ year career in photography, the Estate of Christopher Chijioke Modu remains the sole owner and manager of the iconic photographs taken by the legendary artist and photojournalist, Chi Modu. 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