I won’t even say arguably…Joey Bada$$ is Brooklyn hip-hop right now…maybe all of New York for that matter in terms of speaking of hip-hop’s roots. When he first came on the scene he had a notable verse on A$AP Rocky”s song “1 Train” with a line than went “And I might sign to the Roc, but my n*ggas on the block is still signed to the rock…” Right there he let us in on a dilemma he was facing if he should sign to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation or not. Now, he sheds some light on that topic. Hit the jump!
(Photo) T.I. Announces Roc Nation Distribution Deal As Well As Joining Tidal As An Artist Owner
T.I. has just announced some big boss moves that he has made. He is now the 19th artist owner of Tidal. His new single, “Money Talk,” will be able to get exclusive streaming rights on Tidal. OKAY T.I.
Roc Nation Slams Rita Ora With Lawsuit
Rita Ora is being sued by Roc Nation. The label run by music mogul Jay-Z, claims back in 2008 they invested million of dollars into her career and she was required to deliver five albums. However back in December, Rita Ora filed a lawsuit against the label. The suit stated,
“Rita’s remaining supporters at the label left or moved on to other activities, to the point where she no longer had a relationship with anyone at the company.”
The label is now clapping back claiming they have already spent more than $2.3 million marketing her second album and can not get that money back. Ora’s attorney is confident the suit will get thrown out, because according to him, Jay-Z has already promised to release her from the contract. I guess we’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds.
Songwriter Goes On Twitter Rant, Blames Travis Scott For Rihanna’s ‘Anti’ Delay And Says Him And Rihanna Are Dating
Songwriter Glass John is blaming Travis Scott for having too much influence of Rihanna’s career. He says Travis Scott is the reason Rihanna’s highly anticipated album Anti hasn’t come out yet, claiming Travis Scott wants a trap album from the singer rather than a pop sounding one. The songwriter also claims that him and Rihanna are dating. Hit the jump for more.
Could Rihanna Be The Reason Rita Ora Wants Out Of Roc Nation?
As we previously reported, Rita Ora has filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation on claims that she she feels the label has done nothing to help her career since signing her in 2008. It now appears that the reason Ora may feel this way is because Rihanna, who’s considered Roc Nation “royalty” is holding her back.
Rita Ora Sues To Get Out Of Roc Nation Contract
Rita Ora has filed a lawsuit against Roc Nation and its owner Jay Z, as she feels her label has done nothing to help her career since signing her at the age of 18 in 2008. In the complaint filed today, Rita says she was “orphaned” by the company when they birthed Roc Nation Sports and took on other endeavors. “Rita’s remaining supporters at the label left or moved on to other activities, to the point where she no longer had a relationship with anyone at the company,” the complaint reads. Despite her celebrity status and singles like “Body On Me” with Chris Brown, Rita has never put out an album in the United States – something she blames on her label’s doing. Since she signed in 2008, Rita is citing California’s “seven year rule” that ends personal service contracts. “Rita’s relationship with Roc Nation is irrevocably damaged,” the complaint continues. We’ll keep you updated!
