Jonathan Y
Well-Known Member
Doesn't make much sense to me. Right under this tweet, this person's is saying Jigga knew that majors never sell you back your masters while he was buying his masters back from them? Acting like that is why it is so bad?
Jay Z sold Roc a Fella to Def Jam. Part of the deal was Def Jam would retain the masters from RAF, and Jay Z would get his own in return. So Jay Z didn't technically buy his back. He sold his label and everyone elses'. He then gave Dame and Biggs like 30 mill to split and part ownership of Reasonable Doubt (cuz they didnt want to sell out but too bad so sad its Jigga)...Then post Cruel Summer when Kanye started to spiral for the first time publicly, he renegotiated with Def Jam for another 4 albums. When he did that he extended his contract and added more debt. Def Jam is saying he hasnt recouped his extension deal post Cruel Summer. When he does he will have the 4 albums he made since re-signing but Def Jam still owns the first 6 regardless, and he just wants to get out of his contract (claim breach) and get a settlement allowing him to but 1-6. Jay Z then went on to start Tidal while his lil bro is still locked up in Def Jam shit
EDIT: Also IIRC, Jay Z held a high position at Def Jam during this whole sale period which added to the shady-ness