If Jay-Z has 99 problems, being a sport's agent is not one of them. The rapper's newly formed Roc Nation Sports has made headlines for signing some of sports biggest players, along with stirring up some trouble along the way. In his latest album Magna Carta Holy Grail, Jay-Z addresses his love for sports, laughing his way to the bank.
First the raper wooed away New York Yankees' All-Star Robinson Cano from big time agent, Scott Boras. It was the first major signing for Roc Nation Sports, a break-off of Jay-Z's mega empire. Boras was failing to get Cano his new contract extension with the team. Jay-Z swooped in and took care of business. In his latest album, the rapper takes a moment to brag about his new status, and sweep Boras under the rug.
"Scott Boras, you over baby. Robinson Cano, you coming with me," Jay-Z raps on the song "Crown".
Not one to take these kind of things sitting down, Boras responded to the diss simply saying, "My music taste, I love Jazz. I'm a huge Bernie Williams fan."
Way to take the high road there, Boras. So, the agent can have his jazz and WIlliams and Jay-Z will have his already platinum record, Samsung commercial and multiple Grammy awards.
Since the signing of Cano, Roc Nation Sports signed new WNBA star Skylar Diggins, Victor Cruz, Kevin Durant and New York Jets rookie Geno Smith. It was the last of those signing that got the rapper turned sports agent into hot water again.
The NFLPA is currently investigating the agency for their recruitment of Smith. Under the "runner rule," only NFLPA-certified agents can recruit athletes to sign with their company. Jay-Z is not one, yet he was seen standing next to Smith when he signed his contract. Kim Male, a certified agent, who does not represent a single NFL player, reportedly represents Smith. On the song "La Familia", the rapper responds.
"NFL investigations/ Oh, don't make me laugh."
Jay-Z always makes sure to get the last word in. The NFLPA and Roc Nation representatives met last month to discuss the investigation in question, but no decision has been reached.