Rhapsody Gets Set to Acquire Napster

Who would’ve thought, all those years ago, that Napster would go on to change hands more than a well-worn penny over the years. Well, maybe a lot of people with astounding foresight into the music industry’s future would have  . . . but that’s besides the point. The latest news regarding Shawn Fanning’s baby is Rhapsody‘s impending acquisition of Napster, a business deal that will see the Headphoned Kitten sharing its customers with the notable social music site.

The recently signed agreement between Napster and Rhapsody will give the latter company access to the former’s subscribers and “certain other assets”.

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