Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sues Rita Ora Over Lack of Album Output
*The tables have turned at Roc Nation. Jay Z’s record label, which had been sued by its artist Rita Ora in December, has now filed suit against the singer, claiming she’s delivered on just one of her five promised albums. Rita’s lawsuit accused Roc Nation of failing to release her new material on a second album, with […]
Jay Z Celebrates St. Louis Rams Win in Locker Room (Watch)
*Why was Jay Z in the St. Louis Rams locker room on Sunday, celebrating with the team as if he suited up and took the field to beat the Lions? Two words: Todd Gurley. The Rams running back is a client of Jigga’s Roc Nation Sports management company. Gurley and the entire team not only […]
Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sued for Wooing, Then, Deserting Boxer
*A Bronx-based boxing promoter is suing Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports for trying to lure a world champion middleweight away from his contract, only to cancel a $750,000 bout and not sign the fighter, reports the New York Post. Star Boxing’s $10 million suit in Manhattan Supreme Court claims Roc Nation was in talks to sign […]
BET Networks Teams Up with Roc Nation Sports
*BET is teaming up with Roc Nation Sports for the networks’ first ever venture into the world of broadcasted boxing events, according to the network. This lineup will include airing up to nine live, two-hour telecasts of Roc Nation Sports. These boxing events will be broadcasted for the next 18 months.
Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports Splits From Sports Agency Giant CAA
*Jay Z and his Roc Nation Sports are saying goodbye to sports giant CAA amid the end of their two-year partnership. The New York Post reports that although the reasons behind the split are unclear, sources suggest that Roc Nation Sports had become too competitive with CAA as concerns arose from lots of money and […]
Jay Z’s Roc Nation Sports Signs Boxer Andre Ward
It’s official!! #NextChapter Happy to be a part of the @rocnation family. #RocNationSports #SOG A photo posted by Andre Ward (@andresogward) on Jan 9, 2015 at 8:16am PST *Super middleweight champion Andre Ward, who has fought only twice in the past three years — mainly due to his contact battle with Goossen Promotions — is […]
