Jay Z's Got His Hands in Everything...and it's MARVELOUS!

I tell you, as much as the media wants to put down rap artists, alot of them are actually doing big things. Not just Jay, but others who have shown the way to legit business outside of hip hop. And the funny thing is, even though they (hip hop/R&B artists) are at the top of the entertainment earnings list every year, they still don't seem to get the same amount of respect from the business world. Makes you wonder, don't it!



Shout out to my friends at Woooha.com for this one:

JAY Z as part owner of the New Jersey Nets...

The Sporting News confirms that Jay-Z’s Nets are still on track to move to
Brooklyn for the 2011-2012 season.

New Jersey Nets CEO Brett Yormark said the team is committed to moving to Brookyln in time for the 2011-12 season, according to Bloomberg News.

“We’ll be there for the ‘11-’12 season. We’ve pre-sold 20 percent of our suites.” Yormark said in a report published on Friday. “We’ve got eight of our 14 founding partnerships already completely signed. Next week, we’ll announce our ninth.”

Perfect timing for LeBron to come in when he is up for free agency after the 2010 season. And do I hear a Hova Arena in the works?

And MediaTakeOut.com for this one...

JAY Z as manager for Brandy?

Jay Z can add a new title to his list of accomplishments – platinum selling rapper, NBA owner, real estate mogul, restaurateur … and now business manager. MediaTakeOut.com just got EXCLUSIVE confirmation that Jigga has begun managing recording artists.And it’s not just new artists either.
MediaTakeOut.com just caught wind that Jigga’s first artist is R&B singer
Brandy Norwood. Brandy had been managed for most of her career by her mother Sonya Norwood. It’s not clear whether Jigga’s “management” deal with Brandy will be exclusive – or whether Sonya will stay on as a co-manager.We’ll get you more details as we get ‘em…