May 2nd, 2008
Jay-Z Deal With Live Nation Reportedly Completed
Live Nation will reportedly contribute $5 million each year in overhead for five years and offer $25 million to finance Jay-Z’s external acquisitions and investments, plus $10 million per album for a minimum of three albums within the deal’s term. Jay-Z will also receive another $20 million for other rights including publishing and licensing. Live Nation is already producing the current Jay-Z/Mary J. Blige tour, which is putting up sellout numbers.
Jay-Z has also set up a trust fund for the children of Sean Bell, Full Story.
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May 2nd, 2008 at 11:56 am
SLOW DOWN HOV YA KILL’EM. SHOT OUT TO THE BIG HOMIE JAY-Z
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:07 pm
Wow….the main story is the Trust Fund for Sean Bell’s children….Thats a really good look…we gotta support his family and do charitable things rather than try retaliate with violence…We can definitely protest, but killing cops will not be the move at all lol.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:08 pm
That’s a real good look for Jay-Z…Showing support and doing something positive for the kids.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:24 pm
Hov!!!niggas love to hate, but hesitate when another niggas does great.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:26 pm
Actions always spoke louder then words.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:30 pm
#5 I second that!
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:36 pm
.”Jay-z Has also Set Up a Trust Fund For The Children of Sean Bell” ..Datz Whats Up .My Nigga Jay . Showin His Support, And to Think Niggaz Was Just Dissin Em Just A Couple of Days Ago, Because He Didnt Speak Out About The Trial Verdict, Jay Said It Himself Actions Speak louder Then Words.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:39 pm
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May 2nd, 2008 at 12:57 pm
First off let me say props to Jay for closing this deal.
But… How does it feel to be milking your loyal base with a high ticket price of $350.00 per seat????
This tour IS NOT SELLING OUT EVERYWHERE. If you go on ticketmaster.com there are TONS of tickets left for all of his shows. A publicist will say just about anything, and give him credit Jay’s are the best in the business.
As an example of how the tour is dissapointing resale wise. In Boston, where I attended the show — People were being upgraded to better locations upon entering the arena. When I asked a security garden why?? He said because the show was HEAVILY UNDERSOLD. Now I wonder why. Maybe because the bulk of your fan base. You know 18-40 or so do not have that kind of paper. Nor will they if you demand such high prices.
The Rolling Stones raised the bar a few years ago when they started charging $300 and up for primo seats. Keep in mind the bulk of their fan base are Baby Boomers. AkA Old People with paper for days!!!!
I’m not hating on your game. But I think there are dozens of other ways to get you to a billion. And high ticket prices is not one of them.
May 2nd, 2008 at 12:59 pm
smh @ all the jay-z critics a couple of posts ago
May 2nd, 2008 at 1:36 pm
man fuck jay z, he is a bad investment, cause aint nobody byng jay z records no mor, as for tours, i aint goanna watch a 50 year old rap on stage, he is irreleavant, hiphop is about the youth and the new people. fuck gay-z
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:03 pm
To 20%, Lil youngin the fuck you know about investments, learn how to spell, and by the way, you can’t play none of these old rappers or old hip hop heads out, we don’t listen to your music, you listen to our music youngin. you could be as old ass Kool herc in this mothafucka. it’s the way it is buddy.
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Jay set up a trust fund for kids thats not even his. You have men that won’t set up a trust fund for there own! That’s Real!
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:19 pm
ROC NATION THE NEW MOVEMENT AND YA’LL MONEY FUNNY WAT THE FUCK YOU DOING….(BLOW THE WHISTLE))))))))))))))GOD MC NIGGAZ!!!
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:30 pm
ROC NATION THE NEW MOVEMENT AND YA’LL MONEY FUNNY WAT THE FUCK ARE YOU DOING(BLOW THE WHISTLE-GOD MC
May 2nd, 2008 at 2:51 pm
Weldone to jay for getting such a great deal but to be honest with you live nation are going to regret this big time i would never invest all that money for a 40+ rapper maybe a 40+ legendry rock star but not a 40+ year old rapper this is bad and he isnt that good at filling up seats in concerts this is bad investment but congratulations to jay z for gettin the deal lucky bastard LOL
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:10 pm
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May 2nd, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Big up to the homie Jay-Z for the trust funds for the kids that’s a good look
May 2nd, 2008 at 3:48 pm
shine95 is gay-z’s bitch, im tired of that ugly muthafuka’s face on these blogs i swear, and that skinny yellow lizard t.i. nigga 2,
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:31 pm
boo hoooo……..
May 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pm
God bless you Jay, for insuring Sean Bell children with the chance to go too College and have a descent future. I tip my hat to you.
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:01 pm
@ #10 (Boogz) I’m still a critic… sounds like a pay off to me! What do you think sean bells kid would rather have the peace of mind knowin they can move around freely in this country of being rich and still havin to duck 50 shots in the future?
I guess its somethin but we don’t want nothin but a lil attention f freedom equality and all that other b.s. we jus was a lil shine… put a monkey on stage and let’em go wild!
p.s. live nation ain’t losin sh!T they bout to eat off of everything jay do NOT VICE VERSA! he’s lookin like a front man again!
May 2nd, 2008 at 8:26 pm
Jay on a serious come up his grandchildren will be
set for life!!!!!!
May 2nd, 2008 at 11:39 pm
Why is it that niggas can’t respect this man for setting up a trust fund for Sean Bell’s children instead of talking shit (that ya’ll clearly don’t understand) about this Live Nation deal? This is some sad shit, for real!
May 3rd, 2008 at 12:27 am
@ #24 yeah money solves all right!?
I feel sorry for your off spring! Mine too…
My point’s clearly stated and I’m no nigga… “Queen”
May 3rd, 2008 at 1:02 am
Sean Bell, Biggie/Tupac, Mr. Shabazz/Martin, Emmitt Till, The men of the tuskege Experiment…
as a black man in this day and age choose how you wanna go… it’ll most likely be in a manner similar to one of the above! Being a black man = being a victim in this society as far back as I can see regardless of finances and other variables!
May 3rd, 2008 at 6:49 am
and i cant help da poor if i’m 1 of them..so i got rich n gave back 2 me thats da win win!..i am feeling u jig..keep hurtin em! Go Obama!
May 4th, 2008 at 7:41 am
@ 2cents… I understand what your saying and respect it, however i think what is so Great here is that ppl were just saying that these ppl who has had a chance to make a bunch of money (RAPPERS) should step up and show support. People always saying what Jay-z dont do for some reason. What other RAPPER has stepped up. YOU DONT HAVE TO LIKE JAY BUT YOU SHOULD RESPECT HIM. As far as his deal goes with LN nobody really knows what going on. we are just pple who come to this site and ASSUME and give opinions.
LETS TRY FOR ONE DAY TO NOT ARGUE AND DISRESPECT ONE ANOTHER.