Roc Nation Sports

Roc Nation Sports is the sports management division of Roc Nation. Roc Nation Sports was founded by Shawn "JAY-Z" Carter in Spring 2013 in partnership with Creative Artists Agency, a prominent talent agency based in Los Angeles.[3]

Roc Nation Sports
Sports management company
IndustryManagement
Founded2013
FounderShawn "JAY-Z" Carter
HeadquartersNew York City, U.S.
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Juan Perez (business man) (President)[1][2]
ParentRoc Nation
WebsiteOfficial website

History

Roc Nation Sports' first major move was signing New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Canó.[4] They have also signed New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz and WNBA prospect Skylar Diggins-Smith to Roc Nation Sports.[5][6] Jay-Z also showed interest in signing ice hockey prospect Seth Jones to Roc Nation Sports after the 2013 NHL Draft.[7] In May 2013, New York Jets quarterback Geno Smith joined the agency as his new representation.[8] He is the second NFL player to join Roc Nation Sports.[8] On June 20, 2013 it was revealed that Jay-Z was officially certified as a sports agent for the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball.[9] On February 24, 2014 wide receiver Hakeem Nicks of the Indianapolis Colts joined Roc Nation Sports.[10] On May 1, 2014 Roc Nation Sports added James Young of the Kentucky Wildcats, predicted to go during the first round of the 2014 NBA draft.[11] On July 11, 2014, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown left the firm after just two months with the company.[12] In November 2014, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant would also join the company. On January 3, 2018, it was announced that Penn State running back Saquon Barkley had signed with Roc Nation Sports prior to entering the 2018 NFL Draft. [13]

Clients

Baseball

American Football

Basketball

Association Football

Boxing

Rugby

Esports

  • Mosaad Al-Dossary[28]

References
  1. https://www.complex.com/sports/2014/04/roc-nation-sports-president-juan-perez-who-sign-jay-z-agency
  2. "The GQ+A: Juan Perez on Roc Nation Sports and Its "Cream of the Crop" Expansion Plans". Waybackmachine archive of GQ article.
  3. "Roc Nation Launches Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. "Jay-Z Launches Roc Nation Sports Teams With CAA to Co-Represent Robinson Cano". Variety. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  5. Harling, Danielle (2013-04-17). "Jay-Z Facing Several Stiff Requirements Before Becoming NFLPA Certified | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  6. Hunte, Justin (2013-04-25). "Jay-Z Signs Skylar Diggins To Roc Nation Sports | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  7. "Jay-Z Is Reportedly Interested in Signing NHL Prospect Seth Jones to Roc Nation Sports". Complex. 2013-04-24. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  8. "Geno Smith tabs Jay-Z's agency as new representation". May 22, 2013. Retrieved May 22, 2013.
  9. Baker, Soren (2013-06-20). "Jay-Z Now A Licensed NBA, MLB Agent | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  10. "Hakeem Nicks of New York Giants signs with Jay Z's Roc Nation". ESPN.com.
  11. Chris Yuscavage (1 May 2014). "NBA Prospect James Young Has Decided to Sign With Jay Z and Roc Nation Sports". Complex.
  12. Fox Sports. "Steelers wideout Antonio Brown leaves Roc Nation". FOX Sports.
  13. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2752241-saquon-barkley-signs-with-roc-nation-after-declaring-for-2018-nfl-draft
  14. "Roc Nation Sports Clients". Roc Nation Sports. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  15. @ninamandell. "C.C. Sabathia signs with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports | For The Win". Ftw.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  16. "Borussia Dortmund & Belgium's Axel Witsel Signs with Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 14 April 2019.
  17. "Eric Bailly Signs with Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 8 January 2019.
  18. "Manchester City & Belgium Star Kevin De Bruyne Signs with Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 19 March 2019.
  19. "Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku signs for Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports and poses with NFL star Leonard Fournette". Mirror. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  20. "Roc Nation Sports Welcomes Footballer Samuel Chukwueze". Roc Nation. 1 August 2019.
  21. "Reece James Joins Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports Agency". Roc Nation. 13 November 2019.
  22. "Roc Nation Sports Welcomes Dakota Watterson". Roc Nation. 3 October 2019.
  23. "Bernardeschi becomes Roc Nation client". Roc Nation. 20 May 2020.
  24. "Tyrone Mings Signs With Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 27 May 2020.
  25. "Welcome to the ROCNATION Sports Family Marcus Rashford". Roc Nation. 24 June 2020.
  26. "AC Milan partners with Roc Nation, on a unique, industry-first, partnership". acmilan.com. 9 July 2020.
  27. "Roc Nation Sports Signs 6 New Boxers". sportsagentblog.com. Retrieved June 22, 2017.
  28. "Esports Player of the Year Mosaad Al-Dossary Signs With Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 9 October 2019.
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