Rita Ora's decision to sue Jay Z's Roc Nation record label was reportedly sparked by her feud with Rihanna. It's no secret the pair haven't always got along and now it's alleged Rihanna, who signed to Def Jam in 2005 when Jay Z was President before later moving to Roc Nation, played a part in Rita not getting treated as a priority at the company.
The Poison singer reportedly found out the Bajan-born star had been offered all the hit tracks before she was, even though she's still yet to make a follow-up to her 2012 debut. This was said to be the final straw for the star who is now suing the rapper's Roc Nation label, which also has the likes of her ex Calvin Harris on their roster.
“Rihanna has never liked Rita and has been using her power at Roc Nation accordingly. This is the main reason the label’s execs have been uninterested in putting effort into promoting Rita," a source told The Sun. “Songs that might be submitted to her are automatically given to Rihanna, who may then hold them for months before deciding she doesn’t want them. The fact that Rita’s ex Calvin Harris is on their management books hasn’t helped either. The source also said the label didn't stop the millionaire DJ when he reportedly banned her from using songs he had produced for her album following their break up
Of course Rihanna was offered the potential smashes first. She's already a proven success — she already has the image, fame, global reach, and talent.
Which is why Jay Z convinced Rihanna to sign to Roc Nation because she proved she could be a hit maker with her time at Island Def Jam when he signed her.
Which is why Jay Z convinced Rihanna to sign to Roc Nation because she proved she could be a hit maker with her time at Island Def Jam when he signed her.
