James Brown Auction 'Could Include Music Rights'

James Brown’s private possessions are to go to auction to help pay taxes owed by his estate.

The value of the items, which could include the rights to his music, have not been specified. It’s also not clear how much his estate owes.

Since the soul singer died in December 2006, his estate has become the centre of attention to people claiming to have rights to its contents.

Brown originally stated in his will that his possessions should be divided between his six children, however, a woman has since come forward claiming to be the father to another of his children.

Tomi Rae Hynie, a former backing singer for Brown, says that she is entitled to half of his estate, reports AP.

It’s reported that the estate’s trustees will consult Brown’s children and Hynie as to what possessions can be auctioned.