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Artist News • 2 min read

Judge says Roc Nation CEO must sit for deposition in Megan Thee Stallion label dispute

A US judge has ruled that Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez must sit for a deposition in the dispute between Megan Thee Stallion and her label 1501 Certified Entertainment.…

Chris Cooke • 23 Jan 2023

Artist News • 2 min read

Megan Thee Stallion tries to block deposition of Roc Nation boss in ongoing label dispute

Megan Thee Stallion's lawyers are opposing 1501 Certified Entertainment's attempt to depose Roc Nation boss Desiree Perez under oath in their ongoing contract dispute.…

Chris Cooke • 19 Jan 2023

Business News

Lil Wayne denies he is signed to Roc Nation

Lil Wayne's management has denied reports that he has signed to Jay-Z's Roc Nation label after buying out his Cash Money contract.…

CMU Editorial • 30 Oct 2008

Deals • 1 min read

Jay-Z signs Lil Wayne?

A source says Jay-Z's Roc Nation has signed Lil Wayne after paying Cash Money $5m, while Wayne missed a Boston gig at which Jay-Z was due to appear.…

CMU Editorial • 29 Oct 2008

Deals • 2 min read

Jay-Z looking to sign Janet, Jermaine and Fiddy?

Rumours suggest Jay-Z wants to sign Janet Jackson, Jermaine Dupri and 50 Cent to his Roc Nation venture with Live Nation, while Bob Ezrin has left Live Nation Artists.…

CMU Editorial • 26 Sep 2008

Business News • 1 min read

Jay-Z forms record label with Stargate duo

Jay-Z has formed a record label imprint, Star Roc, with Norwegian production duo Stargate, who will hold a 50% stake and base it in New York.…

CMU Editorial • 23 Sep 2008

Deals • 1 min read

Jay-Z Live Nation deal completed

The Jay-Z and Live Nation deal has been completed, worth around $150 million, including shares in Live Nation and funding for Jay-Z's new company Roc Nation.…

CMU Editorial • 06 May 2008

Deals • 2 min read

Jay-Z close to signing deal with Live Nation

Jay-Z is reportedly close to a 360 deal with Live Nation worth up to $150 million, including a joint label called Roc Nation.…

CMU Editorial • 03 Apr 2008