Aug 18, 2014 roc nation sports, the agency founded by rapper jay z, is looking to hire agents and buy their agencies, michael yormark, the companys president, told the sports business journal. As roc nations exec vp of scripted and unscripted television, reard. In 20, carter launched roc nation sports, whose roster includes threetime nba scoring champion and oklahoma city thunder. Manchester uniteds first team squad were given three days off at the start of the week following the chelsea game. Jay zs new venture through roc nation will benefit. Jay z plans on becoming a certified agent in baseball, football, and basketball. How skylar diggins became a success story for jay zs roc. Jay zs athlete agency signs former allmet josh hart the. Headed by world renown rapper shawn carter jayz, roc nation sports has established its presence in the industry since its founding in 20. Basketball brothers lamelo, lonzo and liangelo ball are planning to sign with roc nation sports, the sport management company helmed by rap star jay z, lamelo balls manager jermaine jackson told. They dont want to simply sign everyone who wants roc nation sports to represent. The nfl is teaming up with jayz and his roc nation agency in a deal. The ball brothers sign with jayzs roc nation sports illustrated. Oct 20, 2014 jay zs sports management agency is growing and growing.
Roc nation sports is a sports management division of roc nation found by shawn jay z carter. Jay z s roc nation sports is trying to change the game of professional boxing. Apr 11, 20 when caa sports and roc nation, the entertainment shingle founded by rapperentrepreneur jay z, announced april 2 they were partnering to create athlete management firm roc nation sports, the. Prnewswire roc nation, a fullservice entertainment company founded by shawn jay z carter, announced an innovative new platform, arrive, that will. Hiphop legend jay z s sports agency rocnation sports, landed its. She was added to jay z s startup for the specific purpose of. He is also the first cleveland browns figure to join forces with the burgeoning sports agency, which represents athletes in several different sports as well as. Apr 30, 2014 to get wnba guard skylar diggins then a senior at notre dame to sign with roc nation sports, all it took was a phone call. Roc nation is a fullservice entertainment company, inclusive of artist and athlete management, label, publishing, touring, film tv and new ventures. Jul 24, 20 hip hop mogul jay z has launched roc nation sports which has added kevin durant, robinson cano, skylar diggins, victor cruz and geno smith. The companies are going their separate ways as their twoyear deal ends, they said in. Company profile page for roc nation llc including stock price, company news, press releases, executives, board members, and contact information.
Being a part of a roster that includes some of the best footballers. Some of roc nations most valuable clients are nfl running backs todd gurley and saquon. Roc nation sports is the sports management division of roc nation. Ball brothers set to sign with jayzs roc nation sports.
Jun 20, 20 jay z and roc nation sports can officially represent nba players jay z and roc nation sports have been certified by the national basketball players association to represent nba players in contract. Roc nation sports confirms jayz is licensed nba, mlb agent. Its been a whirlwind few days for jayz and the nfl, and it seems that the relationship could run deeper than their recently announced partnership. Founder shawn jayz carter s love of sports led to the natural formation of roc nation sports, supporting athletes in the same way roc nation has been working alongside and advocating for artists in the music industry for years. Lukaku, 24, is the second soccer player to be added to roc nation sports roster, joining germany and bayern munich defender jerome boateng.
Will jayz actually represent clients of his newly created sports agency, roc nation sports, in contract negotiations. Jay z s roc nation sports announced on wednesday the signing of their first esports player, fifa player mosaad aldossary. After jay z presented lebron james with sports illustrateds sportsperson of the. Roc nation, llc is an american entertainment agency founded by jay z in 2008. It just might be that roc nation and caa, whose agents. Roc nation sports roster includes robinson cano of.
Miale was hired by roc nation sports soon after the sports agency opened its doors. Jun 08, 2017 according to darren rovell of espn, jackson has signed with roc nation sports, a young agency founded by musical impresario jay z. Later in 2004, jay z was named president of def jam records, which led to jay z, dash and biggs selling their remaining interests in roc afella records and jay z taking control of both of the companies. Carter became coowner in global streaming service, tidal, in 2015.
Cruz took pictures with jay z, cano and smith at a party monday in manhattan to celebrate the 10th anniversary of jay z s 4040 sports bar. Jay z s shawn carter foundation, and jack dorsey expand global covid19 support. Oct 21, 2019 headed by worldfamous rapper jayz, roc nation sports has been a power player since its founding in 20. Jay z mingles with interns at swanky roc nation holiday party.
May 22, 20 it only took a couple of days for national football league players association nflpa certified contract advisor kimberly ann miale to make her mark as a part of jay z s roc nation sports. On tuesday, the nfl announced a new alliance with jay z s roc nation. Reportedly this major industry move was prompted by disagreements between jay z and dash as to what direction roc afella could undertake. The ball brothers sign with jayzs roc nation sports. Following an indepth deliberation, the siblings were said to come up with a family decision to. Inside roc nation sports, jay zs highend boutique athlete agency. Mar 22, 2017 jay zs athlete agency signs former allmet josh hart. For basketball, the ball brothers will be joining the roster that includes kyrie irving, markelle fultz, danny green, and spencer dinwiddie, just to. Ball brothers set to sign with jay z s roc nation sports. Roc nation sports rejected by three more boxing champs. Things we learned from new york posts profile on jay zs roc. On monday, news broke that boston red sox outfielder, yoenis cespedes, had signed to roc nation sports, making him the 11th athlete. Ty lawson and willie cauleystein are among roc nation sports.
Jackson is the first coach roc nation will represent. Some of roc nations most valuable clients are nfl running backs todd gurley and saquon barkley, seattle mariners second baseman robinson cano, and yankees pitcher cc sabathia. According to sports business daily, panthers ceo michael yormark will be leaving the franchise to join up with hiphop mogul jay z. Lamelo, lonzo and liangelo ball to sign with roc nation sports. Jun 28, 2016 jay z s roc nation opens nashville office. What happens now that roc nation sports and caa split. Jayzs roc nation sports signs romelu lukaku hypebeast. Shawn jay z carter signs 10year touring contract with. Roc nation sports was founded by shawn jayz carter in spring 20 in partnership with. Representing some of the top athletes in the nfl, nba, wnba and mlb, jay zs roster of sports players is filling up with some very important players.
Aug 24, 20 jayzs roc nation sports has signed highprofile clients, but five months after its inception is it poised to take over the industry. Apr 02, 20 today, it has been reported that jay z will be expanding roc nation into the business of sports representation. Apr 03, 20 roc nation sports represents the latest piece of the jay z empire, which already includes nightclubs, video games, a clothing line and a small ownership stake in the nets. Roc nation sports international will be headed up by michael yormark. With new move, jayz enters a sports agent state of mind. Dec 23, 2015 rita oras decision to sue jay z s roc nation record label was reportedly sparked by her feud with rihanna its no secret the pair havent always got along and now its alleged rihanna, who.
Nfl partners with jayz, roc nation sports for social justice projects. Louisville footballs jaire alexander signs with jayzs roc. Two of the most powerful entities in sports are joining forces. Headed by worldfamous rapper jayz, roc nation sports has been a power player since its founding in 20. Jay zs roc nation sports landed one of the most exciting. Shawn jay z carter signs 10year touring contract with live nation.
Jayzs roc nation launches television division exclusive. In 20, carter launched roc nation sports, whose roster includes threetime nba scoring champion and oklahoma city thunder star kevin durant and mlb allstar seattle mariners second baseman robinson cano. This new sports agency, that will be partnering with super agency, creative artists agency caa, will be named roc nation sports. Mar 07, 2017 jay z steps into a new role with the launch of arrive, a division of roc nation that will focus on lending support to burgeoning startups, reports rolling stone. Jay zs roc nation sports is parting ways with talent agency caa after having worked together for two years. May 02, 2018 jayzs roc nation is launching a television production division to be headed by weinstein co. Jay zs roc nation sports talent is an extension of his entertainment company roc nation, which counts charttopping superstars such as shakira and dj khaled among its ranks. Its time for an innovative and progressive technology. New york yankees robinson cano dumps agent, signs with jay z s company. Founder shawn jay z carters love of sports led to the natural formation of the full service agency, supporting athletes in the same way roc nation has been working alongside and advocating for. Inside roc nation sports, jayzs highend boutique athlete agency. Roc nation sports sets up soccerfocused international. Theres little obvious connection among the 27 athletes on roc nations roster. Beyonce and the weeknd headline the 2015 budweiser made.
Roc nation sports management division, a subdivision of roc nation in partnership with caa sports, launched in spring 20. Jayz and roc nation sports can officially represent nba. The roc nation sports roster is small, but thats by design. However, roc nation sports certainly is building up a respectable roster of athletes in other fields. Louisville cornerback jaire alexander, who is leaving for the nfl draft, signed with the agency roc nation sports. Jay z s roc nation sports continues to add to its impressive roster. Jay zs roc nation sports hires respected boxing executive. Roc nation sports, whose roster includes threetime nba scoring champion and oklahoma city thunder star kevin. Jayzs roc nation sports signs new york jets qb geno smith. May 05, 2015 less than a month after announcing his decision to turn pro and sign with jayzs roc nation sports, 17yearold frances tiafoe is already into his first main draw at a grand slam. Feb 01, 2016 jay zs roc nation countersues rita ora. Jay zs roc nation sports landed one of the most exciting players in the upcoming nfl draft. Apr 02, 20 the entertainment company roc nation announced tuesday that they will launch roc nation sports, a fullservice sports management company led by jay z aka shawn carter and partnering with.
According to recent reports, dallas cowboys wide receiver dez bryant has signed. Moving forward, the three brothers will be a part of jay z s sports management company, which is a subsidiary of. Roc nation sports roc nation sports, a subdivision of roc nation, launched in spring 20. Mar 19, 2018 jayzs roc nation supports app to improve criminal justice system money, time and lives are wasted with the current policies. New york yankees robinson cano dumps agent, signs with.
Rihannas clara lionel foundation, jayzs shawn carter foundation, and jack dorsey expand global covid19 support. Founder shawn jay z carters love of sports lead to the natural formation of roc nations sports, helping athletes in the same way roc nation has been helping artists in the music industry for years. Lonzo, lamelo, and liangelo ball are signing to roc nation sports, espn confirms. Roc nation signs first team partnership with houston dynamo. Jay z s agency to procure opportunities for mls team and their home stadium. Oct 26, 2010 roc nation leader jayz has expanded his roster, which already consists of rihanna and willow smith, by renowned producer sean garrett to the team of stars speaking on his new deal, garrett. Jay z s latest venture is sports agency roc nation sports, a division of his entertainment company roc nation. Buy or sell roc nation stock pre ipo via an equityzen fund. Beyonce and the weeknd headline the 2015 budweiser made in america festival. The 12 clients of jayzs roc nation sports total pro sports. Romelu lukaku joins jayzs roc nation sports as its first premier.
Jay z has to unload his ownership interests in the brooklyn nets and the barclays center due to his new sports agency, roc nation sports. Lukaku joins jayzs roc nation sports agency sportspro media. Roc nation llc company profile and news bloomberg markets. A miamibased boxing promoter is suing the rappers roc nation sports company for allegedly freezing him out of an historic fight between two olympic gold. Us rapper jay z s roc nation sports agency has announced the launch of its new global division to be headquartered in london. They will join roc nation growing roster that includes markelle fultz, kyrie irving, and spencer dinwiddie among others. Now roc nation has responded with a lawsuit of their own, suing ora. Wins, losses and lessons for roc nation sports the star. Day 1 of the 2020 nfl draft with the roc nation sports family. Jayzs roc nation supports app to improve criminal justice. Jan 04, 2018 louisville footballs jaire alexander signs with jay z s roc nation sports agency. Ball brothers planning to sign with jayzs roc nation sports. Roc nation, music and entertainment company cofounded by jay z, has entered a partnership with warnerchappell music.
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