Roc Nation Sports

Roc Nation Sports
TypeSports management company
IndustryManagement
Founded2013
FounderJay-Z
HeadquartersNew York City, U.S.,
Area served
Worldwide
Key people
Juan Perez (President)[1][2]
ParentRoc Nation
WebsiteOfficial website

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

History

Roc Nation Sports was founded by Jay-Z in partnership with Creative Artists Agency, a prominent talent agency based in Los Angeles.[3] Roc Nation Sports provides services for professional athletes and is a division of the parent company Roc Nation, which provides representation for celebrities throughout the entertainment industry.[4] In 2013, after selling his stake as part-owner of the NBA’s Brooklyn Nets, Jay-Z expanded Roc Nation by adding its sports management division, which signed New York Yankees All-Star second baseman Robinson Canó as its first major client.[5][6]

Roc Nation Sports has also signed New York Giants receiver Victor Cruz and WNBA prospect Skylar Diggins-Smith to Roc Nation Sports.[7][8] 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.[9] On June 24, 2013, Roc Nation Sports signed Kevin Durant of the NBA’s Oklahoma City Thunder as a new client.[10]

On May 1, 2014 Roc Nation Sports added James Young of the Kentucky Wildcats.[11] 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.[12]

As of July 2025, Roc Nation Sports had also signed the WNBA's Skylar Diggins, LaMelo Ball of the NBA's Charlotte Hornets, and Brazilian soccer player Vini Jr.[13]

Roc Nation Sports currently boasts a roster with over 100 athletes across baseball, basketball, American football, soccer, rugby, and e-sports. The company also has a broadcasting division.

Forbes ranked Roc Nation Sports number seven on its list of the Top 10 most valuable sports agencies for 2025.[13]

Clients

American Football

Association football

Baseball

Basketball

Cricket

Netball

Personalities

Rugby Union

References

  1. ^ "Roc Nation Sports President Juan Perez Explains How He Decides Who to Sign to Jay Z's Agency". Complex Networks.
  2. ^ "The GQ+A: Juan Perez on Roc Nation Sports and Its "Cream of the Crop" Expansion Plans". Waybackmachine archive of GQ article. Archived from the original on 2014-04-18.
  3. ^ "Roc Nation Launches Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  4. ^ Harshaw, Pendarvis (2026-02-04). "LaRussell Signs a Deal With Jay-Z's Roc Nation | KQED". www.kqed.org. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  5. ^ Kleinschmidt, Jessica (2025-04-14). "From rapper to mogul: How Jay-Z built Roc Nation". Next Impulse Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  6. ^ "Jay-Z Launches Roc Nation Sports Teams With CAA to Co-Represent Robinson Cano". Variety. February 4, 2013. Retrieved February 4, 2013.
  7. ^ Harling, Danielle (2013-04-17). "Jay-Z Facing Several Stiff Requirements Before Becoming NFLPA Certified | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  8. ^ Hunte, Justin (2013-04-25). "Jay-Z Signs Skylar Diggins To Roc Nation Sports | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  9. ^ Baker, Soren (2013-06-20). "Jay-Z Now A Licensed NBA, MLB Agent | Get The Latest Hip Hop News, Rap News & Hip Hop Album Sales". HipHop DX. Archived from the original on 2015-03-18. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  10. ^ Rovell, Darren (2013-06-24). "Jay-Z's agency lands Kevin Durant". www.espn.com. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  11. ^ Chris Yuscavage (1 May 2014). "NBA Prospect James Young Has Decided to Sign With Jay Z and Roc Nation Sports". Complex.
  12. ^ "Saquon Barkley Signs with Roc Nation After Declaring for 2018 NFL Draft". Bleacher Report.
  13. ^ a b Velasquez, Angelina. "JAY-Z and Rich Paul's sports empires just hit Forbes' Top 10 list". REVOLT. Retrieved 2026-06-02.
  14. ^ a b c d e f g "Roc Nation Just Signed a Wave of Young Ballers Including Tyreece John-Jules, Nathan Ferguson and More". October 6, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2020.
  15. ^ "Eric Bailly Signs with Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 8 January 2019.
  16. ^ "Roc Nation Sports Welcomes Footballer Samuel Chukwueze". Roc Nation. 1 August 2019.
  17. ^ "Het hart op de juiste plaats: De Bruyne en Lukaku maken kinderen in nood blij met opvallende kerstactie". Het Laatste Nieuws (in Dutch). 23 December 2019.
  18. ^ a b "Reece James Joins Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports Agency". Roc Nation. 13 November 2019.
  19. ^ "Tyrone Mings Signs With Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 27 May 2020.
  20. ^ "Welcome to the ⚽️ family, Jordan Lukaku! Big things coming on and off the pitch. #RocFam". Facebook. Roc Nation Sports. 7 August 2020. Retrieved 18 October 2020.
  21. ^ "Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku signs for Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports and poses with NFL star Leonard Fournette". Mirror. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2018.
  22. ^ "Welcome to the ROCNATION Sports Family Marcus Rashford". Roc Nation. 24 June 2020.
  23. ^ "Borussia Dortmund & Belgium's Axel Witsel Signs with Roc Nation Sports". Roc Nation. 14 April 2019.
  24. ^ "Roc Nation Sports Clients". Roc Nation Sports. Retrieved May 18, 2016.
  25. ^ @ninamandell (17 January 2014). "C.C. Sabathia signs with Jay Z's Roc Nation Sports | For The Win". Ftw.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2014-01-17.
  26. ^ "Bongiwe Msomi". www.rocnation.com. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
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