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Taylor Gang Inks Label Deal with Atlantic Records
After being an independent label for five years, Wiz Khalifa and his Taylor Gang collective have officially inked a distribution deal with Atlantic Records.
Though Wiz Khalifa, Ty Dolla Sign, and Juicy J are currently signed to major labels – Warner Bros., Atlantic, and Epic – this new deal will not affect their current situations. However, now under Atlantic, this could be a huge platform for Taylor Gang’s Berner,Chevy Woods, Raven Felix, J.R. Donato, Tuki Carter, and Sosamann.
Read the official statement via Taylor Gang’s site below.
Wiz Khalifa announces that his incredibly successful and groundbreaking Taylor Gang Ent. has signed a label deal with Atlantic Records. After five years of independent distribution, the Gang levels up to major label status, providing a massive opportunity for the imprint’s artists to make an impact on an international scale. The new deal will not affect artists currently signed to major labels, such as Wiz, Ty Dolla Sign, and Juicy J, but will provide a platform for existing and new talent for the rest of Taylor Gang’s roster.
“We are very pleased to expand our business with our partners at Atlantic Records/Warner Music. This is a great step forward for Taylor Gang as we get ready to move into the new year and focus on growth. We are all very excited” said Taylor Gang co-founder Will Dzombak when asked about the deal. Wiz echoed his sentiment, saying he was “Very excited about the deal with the gang. These guys are my family and friends first, now we’re gonna take this this shit to the next level.”
“Wiz is an amazingly talented artist, songwriter and entrepreneur. We’ve been so proud to have him as an Atlantic recording artist for the past six years, during which he also built Taylor Gang into a powerhouse hip-hop brand with a phenomenal fan following,” said Atlantic Records Chairman/COO Julie Greenwald. “We are thrilled to be partnering with Wiz and Taylor Gang to take his crew to the next level, and welcome them to the Atlantic family.”
Boasting a bevy of talented and popular artists, including Berner, Chevy Woods, Raven Felix, J.R. Donato, Tuki Carter and Sosamann, Taylor Gang has grown to be one of the most successful independent rap labels since its founding in 2011. Inspiring intense loyalty in its legion of devoted fans, Taylor Gang artists have earned more than 6 billion plays on YouTube and over 6 billion streams on streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music. With one of the most active touring schedules in music, Taylor Gang has played to millions of fans across the globe, building a diverse and organic fanbase. The new label deal with Atlantic Records will make Taylor Gang an even better venture for artists and fans.
Conceptualized in 2006 and founded in 2011 by award winning rapper Wiz Khalifa, Taylor Gang Ent. has become a hip hop mainstay. The record label and management company is home to a growing number of talented artists, producers, entrepreneurs, and entertainers such as Juicy J, Ty Dolla $ign, Chevy Woods, Berner, Tuki Carter, Raven Felix, J.R. Donato, Ricky P, Sledgren, Sosamann, and Cozmo. With a family of artists and fans combined, Taylor Gang pulls in the support and promotion of an army. Thanks to an unrelenting desire to tour and create the best shows possible, Taylor Gang has amassed an active and authentic following. Through this network, brands are given the rare opportunity to reach both the individual fan bases of those within Taylor Gang as well as the die-hard fans of all things Taylor. Promoting peace, individuality and positivity, Taylor Gang is as much a lifestyle as it is a crew.
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Megan Thee Stallion Faces New Lawsuit: Former Cameraman Alleges Sexual Harassment and Hostile Work Environment
Megan Thee Stallion is being sued by her former cameraman, Emilio Garcia, alleging sexual harassment and a hostile work environment, according to a lawsuit filed on Tuesday, Apr. 23, in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The suit obtained by NBC News outlines Garcia’s claims, alleging that he had been trapped in a moving vehicle with the Houston rapper in Ibiza while she engaged in sexual activity with another woman. Following this incident, Garcia says he was cautioned not to discuss what he witnessed and was subsequently subjected to beratement, fat-shaming, and differential treatment by Megan.
“What I learned throughout the years is that, especially coming from an from an office environment, is you know, there’s no HR department in the entertainment business,” Garcia told NBC News in an interview. “So if you don’t know that you’re being done wrong, you don’t really know how to advocate for yourself until you start asking maybe you start asking your peers who have representation, they have agents, they have management, they have attorney. So I just really just want to encourage people to advocate for themselves.”
Garcia also stated in the lawsuit that the severity and frequency of the harassment created an intolerable work environment. Garcia began his role as Megan Thee Stallion’s personal cameraman in 2018, continuing until June 2023. Seeking compensation of over six figures, Garcia’s lawsuit requests unpaid wages, overtime pay, and other benefits as per California labor laws, along with statutory penalties and punitive damages.
Following the Ibiza incident, Garcia claims his payment structure shifted from a flat monthly rate to a task-based system requiring invoice submissions for each assignment. Subsequently, he was terminated in June 2023 by Roc Nation, with notification that his services were no longer needed.
“Megan just needs to pay our client what he’s due, own up to her behavior and quit this sort of sexual harassment and fat shaming conduct,” said Ron Zambrano, an attorney for Garcia, in a statement to NBC News. “Emilio should never have been put in a position of having to be in the vehicle with her while she had sex with another woman. ‘Inappropriate’ is putting it lightly. Exposing this behavior to employees is definitely illegal.”
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Chlöe Bailey Announces Sophomore Album ‘Trouble in Paradise’ at Coachella
Performing a medley of hits at Coachella weekend two, Chloe Bailey took a moment to announce her sophomore album, Trouble In Paradise.
The news comes after the release of the album’s lead single, “Boy Bye,” which she released earlier this month.
“I’m so happy up here guys,” she began. “So, I have an album coming out soon. I can’t tell yoy guys the date just yet. But…I can tell you the title of the album is called ‘Trouble in Paradise.’ Because I am trouble in paradise.”
B and kelly coming to the show tonight made my WHOLE WEEK!!! i love you both so much. the reason why i do what i do… wow what an incredible way to end Chlöchella #troubleinparadise
— Chlöe (@ChloeBailey) April 20, 2024
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Rapper Chris King Has Reportedly Passed Away, According to Friends
According to multiple sources, it has been reported that California rapper Chris King has passed away.
King, born Christopher Stacy Cheeks Jr., was scheduled to perform in Nashville, TN on Friday, April 19, according to his last Instagram post. “i’m out in CASHVILLE, TENNESSEE celebrating @sincere_aob day at CANNAFEST right now and i’m performing + meeting all type of stoners & artist like myself,” he wrote. “Appreciate @significantrecords for having me. pull up now!”
Emerging onto the music scene as a member of 2Much under Chris Stokes’ The Ultimate Group (T.U.G.) label imprint, Chris King embarked on his solo journey in 2013, collaborating with Ohio native Trippie Redd, notably on the track “Rack City/Love Scars 2.”
Additionally, Chris King was known to be a member Snotty Nose Mafia and 1400, alongside Trippie Redd. He last collaborated with Trippie Redd in 2020 on the A Love Letter To You 4 LP-cut, “Deserve It.”
Trippie Redd, DJ Scheme, Justin Bieber and others took to social media to express their condolences for the late rapper.
Our condolences go out to Chris King’s friends and family.
Damn dawg wtf. RIP Chris King
— SCHEME (@DJSCHEME_) April 20, 2024
Chris King was reportedly killed in Nashville, TN. pic.twitter.com/PrrgxGN7o9
— miixtapechiick.com (@MXCKdotCom) April 20, 2024
R.I.P. CHRIS KING 👼 pic.twitter.com/J7IsYNfhCz
— Rolling Loud (@RollingLoud) April 20, 2024
Shit really made my stomach turn. My Nigga went out of town to perform and didn’t make it back home. Smh damn. Rip Chris king man. Snotty nose mafia 🙏🏾
— Jayson Cash (@Uknowcash) April 20, 2024
rip Chris King
— Anwar Carrots (@AnwarCarrots) April 20, 2024
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