An article has been written about Jay Z and Roc Nation Sport Agency. The article mention certain rules that has been questionable pertaining to violation of certain rules. The article also talks about the quick success of Jay Z in a very competitive industry. Jay success has cause a stir among others in the industry. Others in the industry are complaining behind closed doors and publicly. Grievance can be filed against Jay such as violation of Players Association Regulations. Jay Z has been accused of tortious interference. Jay once mention during an radio interview that he once received a letter regarding a claim of tortious interference for trying to recruit Lil Wayne to his management label. Tortious interference is a common law claim and typically occurs when some one “intentionally and improperly interferes with the performance of a contract…. between another and a third person by inducing or otherwise causing the third person not to perform the contract. Roc Nation has five athletes that they are representing. Three were formerly represented by other agents. Kevin Durant, Geno Smith and Robinson Cano.
Did Jay approach these athletes and have them nullify their agreement with their former agents so Roc Nation can represent them. That is the question being asked. If Jay is found to have communicated with these athletes and have them terminate their existing relationship with their former agents Jay may be liable for tortious interference. June 2013 Roc Nation Sports publicly announce that Jay has been certified as a player agent by the MLBPA and NBAPA. Jay is not certified with the NFLPA even though there are two NFL players that has sign with Roc Nation. Another question being asked is did he violate NFLPA by acting as a runner rather than a player agent or contract adviser. NFLPA say that certified Contract Advisors would be subject to discipline by the Association if they use, associate with, employ or enter into a business relationship with any non-NFLPA certified individuals in the recruitment of prospective player-clients. Jay plays a major role in recruitment of potential client and he is not a certified individual. It is also known that Jay had clients signed to the agency while he still had ownership in the Brooklyn Nets. The major sports leagues players association have regulation which stipulate that owning a business that already does or may present a conflict of interest is prohibited conduct. Owning a professional team likely presents a contemplated conflict of interest for the agent. In June 2013 Jay sold his stake in the Brooklyn Nets. People outside of Roc Nation are wonder if Jay has been maneuvering around the industry unethically. Their are plenty of other agents to raise suspicion but Jay is know worldwide so he quickly become headline news.