By The Hip Hop Writer
Hip Hop Vibe Staff Writer
Rick Ross started Maybach Music in 2008 and began actively promoting the label in 2009. However, Rick Ross kept the focus on himself from 2008 through 2010, releasing his mega-popular, Teflon Don album. In the time since then, Rick Ross focused much of his energy on Maybach Music, signing a deal with Warner Bros. and adding talent.
Since then, Rick Ross has moved Maybach Music from Warner Bros. to Atlantic Records and has come under quite a bit of controversy. Though 50 Cent is thrilled with Rick Ross losing his Reebok deal, Meek Mill, Slim Thug, and Ace Hood feel for him. Building himself back up, Rick Ross made a new business deal.
Earlier this morning, Billboard reported Kendall “Young Sav” Freeman has officially left his position at Def Jam to work with Maybach Music. In leaving Def Jam, Freeman also left his longtime partner, Steve-O. Both Kendall “Young Sav” Freeman and Rick Ross released statements to Billboard.
Read the statements below:
Young Sav:
“I am extremely excited to embark on this new path in my career. I appreciate Ross for noticing my grind, work ethic and giving me a major opportunity to not only be apart of this label, but also help execute his vision. It’s going to be a privilege to work with the brand and assist in taking it to the next tier. All of the artists on the roster are amazing. I’m ready to get to work.”
Rick Ross:
“Feels great calling one of the hardest workers and few people I consider a close friend the new VP of MMG,””Feels great calling one of the hardest workers and few people I consider a close friend the new VP of MMG.”
