Roc Nation Sports


Roc Nation Sports is the sports management division of Roc Nation.

History

Roc Nation Sports was founded by Jay-Z in early 2013 in partnership with Creative [Artists Agency], a prominent talent agency based in Los Angeles. Roc Nation Sports' first major move was signing New York Yankees All-Star Game|All-Star] second baseman Robinson Canó. They have also signed New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz and WNBA prospect Skylar Diggins-Smith to Roc Nation Sports. On June 20, 2013 it was revealed that Jay-Z was officially certified as a sports agent for the National Basketball Association and Major League Baseball. On May 1, 2014 Roc Nation Sports added James Young of the Kentucky Wildcats. In November 2014, Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant would also join the company. On January 3, 2018, it was announced that Penn State running back Saquon Barkley had signed with Roc Nation Sports prior to entering the 2018 NFL draft. Roc Nation Sports currently boasts a roster with over 100 athletes across baseball, basketball, American football, soccer, rugby, and e-sports. They also have a burgeoning broadcaster division.

Clients

American Football
Association football
Baseball
Basketball
Cricket
Netball
Personalities
Rugby Union