• Rita Ora Leaves Jay-Z's Label Roc Nation to Sign with Warner Music

    Rita Ora is leaving Jay-Z’s label Roc Nation to sign with Warner Music, which follows a lawsuit filed by the British singer in 2015 describing an “orphaned relationship” between herself and her former label. On the heels of her lawsuit, Roc Nation had filed a counterclaim. Ora has now signed with Warner Music, but specifics of her deal with the company are not available at this time. Roc Nation has additionally not confirmed or denied the settlement reports.
  • T.I. Announces Roc Nation Partnership, TIDAL Artist Ownership Deal

    T.I. has a lot to announce today. He is about to do a bit of business with Jay Z. The Atlanta rapper has signed a distribution deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation for his 10th studio album Dime Trap. He isn't stopping there, also making his work with TIDAL official as an official artist owner of the streaming service.
  • Jay Electronica Crowns Himself "God of Hip-Hop," Better Than Drake & J. Cole

    We thought Meek Mill proved that it wasn't a good idea to diss Drake, but apparently the reclusive New Orleans emcee Jay Electronica didn't get the memo. During a show at club XOYO in London, Electronica's current residence, he told the crowd that the "6 god" can't compare to "the god of hip-hop," a title which he's given himself. He also called out J. Cole, saying his Roc Nation labelmate can't spit bars like he does.
  • Vic Mensa Officially Signs to Roc Nation Records

    21-year-old Chicago rapper Vic Mensa, real name Victor Kwesi Mensah, has officially signed to Jay Z's Roc Nation Records. The announcement was made today on Twitter and in a ceremony streamed exclusively on TIDAL. His single with Kanye West titled "U Mad" was released on Roc Nation yesterday as a single.
  • Roc City Classic: Kanye West Playing Free Concert in New York During NBA All-Star Weekend

    Kanye West is continuing has mini-tour around America of special, one-off shows for big occasions. Kanye will be returning to the Big Apple during the NBA's upcoming All-Star weekend to perform a free show, yes you are reading that correctly, on Feb. 12. The event is being held as the first annual Roc City Classic, a concert series hosted by Jay Z's Roc Nation. Kanye West will be the live musical guest while Kevin Durant will be the co-star in some capacity, maybe to show off his basketball moves, MC or dunk a lot.
  • Rihanna's Look-Alike Making Career Out of Striking Resemblance [WATCH]

    One woman who was constantly being mistaken for pop star Rihanna has decided to make a career of it. Andele Lara has benefited greatly due to the striking resemblance to the "Stay" singer: She has gotten into clubs for free, had drinks paid for and even scored some apparel contracts. "The moment I step out anywhere, everyone starts staring and whispering before I get bombarded by strangers asking to take their photo with me," she told "The Daily Mail." "This happens every day — it doesn't matter what I do. I can't go 24 hours without hearing Rihanna's name." Ey yoll, meet Andele Lara... Rihanna's look alike. pic.twitter.com/UIW9BoxXcC — ♥NELLY♥ (@PlusSizeNelly) November 19, 2014 She told the "Maol" the comparisons started when Andele was 15 in 2007. Rihanna had achieved mid-level fame by then with her first two albums, 2005's "Music of the Sun" and 2006's "A Girl Like Me." Once the singer dropped "Good Girl Gone Bad" and "Umbrella" blew up, people really began to notice the similarities. "When 'Umbrella' came out, a lot more people began commenting that I looked like Rihanna," she told the "Mail." "But after RiRi released her album "Loud" in 2010, the attention I started to receive for looking like her was undeniable. People began approaching me in the street asking if I was her and I would see photos of myself going viral on social media." Lara has yet to meet Rih, but she hopes to one day take a selfie with the celebrity, she told the "Mail."
  • Angie Martinez Signs Management Deal With Roc Nation

    Angie Martinez is the latest to join the Roc Nation family. The radio personality reportedly signed a management deal following Big Sean's signing. The sports division of RN recently signed Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant.
  • Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports Signs Dallas Cowboy Dez Bryant

    Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant is the most recent athlete to sign with Jay-Z's sports management company, Roc Nation Sports. According to "XXL," the announcement was made earlier today, Nov. 2, via the company's Instagram account. "A warm welcome to the newest member of the #RocNationSports family, @DezBryant! #ThrowUpTheX," the post reads. Cowboys owner and figurehead Jerry Jones was trying to persuade Bryant not to sign with Roc Nation, multiple outlets report. With Bryant set to renegotiate his contract, Jones will have to talk specifics with Jay-Z's company, which CBS Sports says he is "reluctant" to do. By all accounts, Bryant, a league standout, will be negotiating for a ton of dough.
  • Big Sean Clarifies Roc Nation Deal

    Folks seem to think Big Sean's new Roc Nation deal means he ditched Kanye West and G.O.O.D. Music but the Detroit rapper recently took a moment to clarify the situation.
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