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Bobby Shmurda’s Roc Nation Deal Examined In New Profile
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Jason Koerner / Getty Bobby Shmurda spent almost seven years in prison while the industry he helped to shake up moved on while using his viral footprint to great effect. Now in a different mindset, Shmurda’s career is still on an upswing and a new profile examines his deal with Roc Nation and much more. Shmurda, real name Ackquille Jean Pollard, has been the subject of focus from music fans and other outside observers eager to see what his newt moves are while also rooting for his and his close friend Rowdy Rebel’s success. In a new profile from The New York Times, Shmurda is said to be hard at work on preparing a musical return but has yet to release new tracks despite being everywhere and promising that he’s going to deliver something major. The piece l...
Digital Hov: Roc Nation & Jay-Z Launch New Multimedia Platform
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: James Devaney / Getty Another move in the world of multimedia is further solidifying Jay-Z as one of the more powerful global moguls in entertainment. On Thursday, July 22, Roc Nation announced its new partnership with the largest luxury media company in America, Modern Luxury Media. This new venture is to launch a new brand and multimedia platform, Edition, which is primed to be a “fully multi-platform portal into a world of luxury that celebrates talent from diverse communities.” The platform will be a mix of print and digital journalism along with a variety of audio and video content featuring different artists. Isoul H. Harris, the former head of UPTOWN Magazine will serve as editor-in-chief of Edition. In a press statement, Roc Nation co-founder...
Mariah Carey Left Roc Nation For More Personal Attention, No Jay-Z Argument
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Kevin Mazur / Getty Mariah Carey and Jay-Z are not beefing. The R&B and Pop diva has indeed moved on from Roc Nation as her management, but it wasn’t due to a fallout with Hova. Over the previous weekend, an early report from the UK’s The Sun claimed that Carey jumped shipped after getting into a hear argument with Jay-Z over the future of her career. However, on Monday (June 7), Carey took to Twitter reject that notion, calling the allegations a lie. “The only ‘explosive’ situation I’d ever ‘get into’ with Hov is a creative tangent, such as our #1 song ‘Heartbreaker’!! To the people who make up these lies I say ‘Poof! —Vamoose, sonofa*****’!,” she wrote. But, according to TMZ, Carey has indeed left the Roc, and it was a mutual decision. Reportedly, C...
9th Wonder Continues His Academic Career With Roc Nation and LIU Brooklyn
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Paul Morigi / Getty The renowned Hip-Hop producer 9th Wonder has become the latest musician to become a part of the new Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment which is part of Long Island University’s Brooklyn campus. The news was announced earlier today in a press release from the school. The former Little Brother member was announced as a teacher along with jazz saxophonist Sam Newsome and baritone vocalist Colin Levin, both who are longtime faculty members – Newsome with LIU Brooklyn and Levin arriving from Rowan University. 9th, who’s worked with countless artists from Drake to Kendrick Lamar, will join the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment as a visiting professor and artist-in-residence who will be teaching classe...
Scam Over: Man Who Said He Worked For Wu-Tang & Roc Nation Sent To Prison For Fraud
HipHopWired Featured Video Source: Richmond County Sheriff’s Office / Richmond County PD While scammers might live a life of luxury it all comes with big risks. One man will be doing hard time for finessing folks out of hundreds of thousands dollars. As spotted on Hot New Hip Hop Aaron Barnes-Burpo just learned a big lesson; don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time. According to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office he and some of his associates were capping big time with a goal of taking people’s hard earned money. The Crestview resident reportedly presented himself as a employee / affiliate of Wu-Tang Clan and Roc Nation. Without even a business card to his name he was able to hustle various entrepreneurs and business owners out of money and services including limousine rental com...
Roc Nation Wins $12M Insurance Claim Over Maroon 5 Manager’s Death
Feldstein died suddenly from a pulmonary embolism, with the Los Angeles Medical Examiner declaring his cause of death as natural. But HCC denied paying out Roc Nation’s claim and Roc Nation responded by suing in U.S. District Court Southern District of New York on Jan. 18, 2019, for wrongfully denying insurance coverage. HCC argued in court papers that Roc Nation was precluded from any recovery because the company failed to cooperate with HCC’s investigation of the claim — a contention that Roc Nation denied. HCC also argued that the policy language required the insurance payment be reduced by all future profits that could have been traceable to Feldstein’s services. To this, Roc Nation’s legal team argued that the policy’s plain language outlines that it was entitled to recoup...
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Akademiks & Funkmaster Flex Question Roc Nation’s CEO Getting A Trump Pardon [Video]
Source: Rich Fury / Getty Trash day is over but dumping on folks is a forever thing apparently. Two of Hip-Hop’s most outspoken voices have refocused their sights on Roc Nation. The former President of the United States Donald Trump pardoned a gang of individuals on his final day. Included in this list was Desiree Perez, the CEO of Roc Nation. For those not in the know, the executive had different career goals back in the 1990’s. According to the New York Daily News, the DEA claims she was part of a massive cocaine ring that generated millions of dollars per month. In 1994, she was arrested for conspiracy to distribute 35 kilos of cocaine. Surprisingly she took the Tekashi 69 route to get her time reduced, allegedly. The NY Daily News she “agreed to wear hidden wires to record her meeting ...
Roc Nation to Launch Publishing Imprint With Books From Lil Uzi Vert, Meek Mill
Under a new partnership with Random House, Roc Lit 101 will also put out titles by Yo Gotti, Fat Joe and music journalist Danyel Smith. Roc Nation is getting into the book publishing business via a new partnership with Random House, the companies announced today. The new imprint, which is rolling out under the name Roc Lit 101, will be dedicated to publishing books “at the dynamic intersection of entertainment and genre-defying literature, including exhilarating, innovative work from some of the biggest artists and most imaginative and incisive writers of our time on a wide range of subjects such as music, sports, pop culture, activism, and art,” according to a release. The imprint will be overseen by Chris Jackson, publisher and editor-in-chief of Random House imprint One World Books, and...
Genie In A Paper Plane: Christina Aguilera Joins Jay-Z’s Roc Nation
Source: Albert L. Ortega / Getty All signs are pointing to Jay-Z’s agency empire adding a notable name to its already impressive roster. It seems Christina Aguilera will soon be representing the Roc. As spotted on Page Six the “Loyal Brave True” singer might be in the midst of making a power move. According to the celebrity gossip magazine Roc Nation now has her listed as a talent they represent on their website. The shift, if true, will find the New York City native with a new management team after several years of under the guidance of music executive legend Irving Azoff. Throughout her career, she has sold more than 43 million records worldwide. Aguilera has achieved five No. 1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making her the fourth female artist to top the chart over three co...
Roc Nation Brand Paper Planes Partners With Lids For Fitted Hat Collabo
Source: LIDS / LIDS One of the culture’s most recognizable logos is about to take another important flight. Roc Nation is once again joining forces with Lids for a special project. Source: LIDS / LIDS Roc Nation’s apparel brand, Paper Planes announced a collaboration with leading sports retailer, Lids. Available for purchase at select Lids stores, the new Paper Planes Crown Fitted puts a spin on the iconic New Era 59Fifty fitted cap with six different colorways and features the Paper Planes logo and pin. Based off the brand statement “Greatness is a Process”, the Paper Plane logo symbolizes the idea that as big as the world is, it is still accessible. Your imagination can take you anywhere you want to go – a message that resonates with the spirit and culture of streetwear. Lids is the firs...
Roc Nation Selects Jesse Collins To Executive Produce 2021 Super Bowl Halftime Show
Source: BET Awards 2020 / Getty While there is much more work to be done to create true racial equity for people of color Jay-Z is doing what he can with his platform. Someone of color will overseeing the festivities of one the biggest nights in American sports. As spotted on The Hollywood Reporter Roc Nation has announced that Jesse Collins has been appointed to executive produce the NFL Super Bowl Halftime Show. Jay-Z detailed his enthusiasm in a formal press statement. “Jesse Collins is innovative, creative and one of the only executive producers that speak fluent ‘artist vision.’ He‘s a true artist,” he explained. “Jesse’s insight and understanding create both extraordinary shows and true cultural moments. After working with Jesse for so many years, I look forward to all the...
Roc Nation Announces Megan Thee Stallion Will Hit The Stage For A Full Virtual Concert
Source: Bernard Smalls / @PhotosByBeanz Megan Thee Stallion is finally hitting the stage again, and the hotties are all welcomed to attend…virtually. Despite being the main topic of discussion after revealing that miniature rapper/singer Tory Lanez shot her in both feet, the show must go on. Thee Stallion just announced she will hold her first concert in many months and don’t worry, it will be safe because it’s going to be completely virtual. Hotties can look forward to their favorite hot girl putting those knees of steel back to work and twerking on August Saturday, 29th August, at 6pm ET / 3pm PT/ 11pm BST. Tickets for the virtual concert are on sale right now and only cost $15. Once purchased, fans will be provided with a single-use code that will grant them access to the show. The virt...
