Jay-Z's Janet deal

2 months ago 29th Sep 13:15

Jay-Z reportedly wants to sign 50 Cent and Janet Jackson to his new record label.

The rapper is said to want to make the 'In Da Club' star and 'Together Again' singer - who announced she had left her record label, Island Records' Def Jam imprint, earlier this week - the first signings to his new venture StarRoc, along with Janet's long-term boyfriend, producer Jermaine Dupri.

A senior label source revealed to Media TakeOut: "Jay-Z approached 50 Cent - whose contract with Interscope ends in December - earlier this year and now he's talking to Janet and Jermaine.

"It seems like a difficult task to get so many big artists under one roof, but I wouldn't put anything past Jay-Z."

All artists who sign to StarRoc are expected to agree all-encompassing deals - similar to Jay-Z's $150 million contract with Live Nation - which will enable the rapper to control all of their assets, including recording, touring, and merchandise.