Megan Thee Stallion has announced that she’s footing the bill for a full-ride scholarship and will even serve as a guest lecturer at Long Island University. According to TMZ, Jay-Z’s management firm Roc Nation has already announced a partnership with Long Island University for a School of Music Sports and …
Read More »Mariah Carey Quits Jay-Z’s Management Company Roc Nation After A “Blazing Row” With The Rapper About The Future Of Her Career
Mariah Carey has parted ways with Jay-Z’s management company, Roc Nation. Apparently, there was a “blazing row” with the rapper during a meeting about the future of her career, The Sun reported. Carey went under the New Yorker’s management company in 2017 after firing her former manager Stella Bulochnikov, which …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Roc Nation to Start Imprint With Random House Called Roc Lit 101
Jay-Z is forming a long-lasting partnership with the book industry just a decade later after publishing his memoir “Decoded.” His entertainment company, Roc Nation, is starting an imprint with Random House called Roc Lit 101. On Tuesday, during a joint announcement, Random House and Roc Nation promised “books at the …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Team Roc Co-Organizes Rally In Wauwatosa, Wisconsin Calling For The Justice Of Alvin Cole
Jay-Z’s Roc Nation is organizing a rally in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin to call for the justice of Alvin Cole. Together, Jay-Z’s Until Freedom and The Gathering for Justice is uniting the community of Wauwatosa, Wisconsin on Thursday, Oct. 15 in an effort to seek justice for Cole, who was fatally shot by …
Read More »Jay-Z and Team ROC Post Bond And Pay Fines For Alvin Cole’s Mother And Others Arrested At Wisconsin Protests
Jay-Z and Team ROC posted bond for a group of protesters arrested in Wisconsin stemming from the decision not to charge the officer who shot and killed 17-year-old Alvin Cole. Among those protesters was his mother, Tracy. Thursday night in Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, police arrested 24 people for violating the city’s …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Teams Up With Brooklyn’s Long Island University To Launch New School For College Students
Written by @kristenshylin_ Jay-Z’s entertainment company, Roc Nation, is partnering with Brooklyn’s Long Island University to launch a new school. In a statement released Tuesday, Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez referred to the partnership as “a true investment in our community and young people in Brooklyn, in New York City …
Read More »Roc Nation-Hired Attorney Files Lawsuit Against Mississippi Prison Healthcare Provider
An attorney hired by Jay-Z’s Roc Nation has filed a lawsuit against the healthcare provider of Mississippi’s infamous Parchman Penitentiary. Alex Spiro has defended many inmates at Mississippi State Penitentiary, and now he’s been hired by Roc Nation to go after Centene, the parent company of Parchman’s healthcare provider, Centurion. …
Read More »Roc Nation and Jay-Z Demand Justice For Ahmaud Arbery in Open Letter
Jay-Z and Roc Nation’s affiliates Yo Gotti, Alicia Keys, Meek Mill, along with their attorneys, published an open letter to Georgia officials, demanding a speedy trial and the conviction of Travis and Gregory McMichael in the murder of Ahmuad Arbery. “By now we have all seen the crime’s disturbing video, …
Read More »Department of Justice Announces An Investigation Into Mississippi Prisons Following The Lawsuit Filed By Yo Gotti & Jay-Z
The Justice Department announced on Wednesday that they are launching a civil rights investigation into the Mississippi Corrections Facilities, following the recent deaths of a dozen inmates, deadly gang activity, and inhumane conditions in the prisons. The investigation is exploring whether or not enough is being done to protect inmates, …
Read More »Botham Jean’s Family Announces PSA To “Create Change,” Produced By Roc Nation and the NFL
The family of Botham Jean, who was murdered by Amber Guyger, the off-duty police officer who mistakenly entered his home, is opening up about his life to save others and to drive home a point that police shouldn’t assume “our black boys” are threats. According to TMZ, Botham’s parents and …
Read More »Yo Gotti Enlists Roc Nation Lawyer To Sue Mississippi State Prison On Behalf Of Inmates For Inhumane Living Prison Conditions
Yo Gotti is standing up for inmates currently incarcerated in Mississippi State Prison in a major way.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Gotti, whose real name is Mario Mims, is filing a lawsuit on behalf of nearly 30 Mississippi state prisoners who are being subjected to deplorable conditions within the prison. The 38-year-old rapper was …
Read More »Roc Nation And NFL Face Backlash After Charity Group Picture Resurfaces Of President Cutting Boys’ Locs
A picture from 2016 has emerged on the internet showing the president of charity group cutting a Chicago youth’s locs, and the NFL and Roc Nation are funding the organization. Roc Nation and the NFL have pledged to donate $400,000 to two Chicago-based organizations: the BBF (Better Boys Foundation) Family …
Read More »Roc Nation Submits New Evidence In Case Against Attorney Representing Meek Mill’s Judge
Roc Nation and Amazon have introduced new critical evidence in their ongoing legal battle against the attorney representing the problematic judge in Meek Mill’s case, Genece Brinkley. Brinkley’s attorney A. Charles Peruto Jr. sued the companies in 2018 over leaked audio in which he is heard bashing his own client. …
Read More »Roc Nation Now Fully Manages Lil Uzi After Fall Out With Record Label, Generation Now
Rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s heated battle with his record label, Generation Now, has become a trending topic online, gaining the attention from millions – including Roc Nation – who has stepped in to put the fire out. Earlier on Monday, Uzi released several Instagram Stories promoting his “Free Uzi” campaign, …
Read More »Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Hires Lawyer For Sixth Grader After Pledge of Allegiance Arrest, Gets Case Dismissed
Between Jay-Z’s quiet contributions to Lil Wayne’s financial stability, his support of Colin Kaepernick, his label’s advocacy for Meek Mill and 21 Savage, and his formidable contributions to criminal justice reform, the rap legend has seemingly made it his mission to use his money, power, and fame to protect our cultural …
Read More »Jay Z And Roc Nation Join Forces With 21 Savage’s Legal Team In Fight Against ICE
Jay-Z and Roc Nation are coming for 21 Savage’s freedom. Over the weekend, news broke that the Atlanta-based rapper was being deported after it was revealed that he was born in the U.K. Since then, there has been an enormous outcry from fans and supporters alike, to the point that …
Read More »Roc Nation CEO Expands His Music Expertise Into The Marijuana Industry By Joining The Board of Directors of MedMen
Roc Nation co-founder and CEO Jay Brown is the latest music figure to venture into America’s booming legal cannabis industry. According to Variety, Brown has joined the Board of Directors of marijuana dispensary company, MedMen. Founded by Adam Bierman and Andrew Modlin, the Los Angeles-based company owns and operates 19 …
Read More »Jay Z’s Roc Nation Talent Management Company Is Getting Pulled Into Mariah Carey’s Legal Issues
#JayZ may not have 99 problems these days but #MariahCarey’s manager is becoming one. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Hov and his talent management company are being dragged into Carey and her ex-manager, #StellaBulochnikov’s legal dispute involving whether or not business decisions were being made with Roc Nation while Carey was still under …
Read More »Firm Used Jay Z’s Name To Finesse Millions Out Of Investors
Cardis International, a Long Island based credit card company, got investors to fork over $70 million by lying about their affiliation with Jay Z and Roc Nation. According to the investors who are suing the company for fraud, Cardis told them they had been hired by Roc Nation for …
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