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Bobby Shmurda Wants Release From Record Label

Bobby Shmurda

It seems to be a common thing in the industry where artists get tied up with their labels. Hip Hop favorites such as Megan Thee Stallion, Wale, Rod Wave, and NBA Youngboy have all blasted their labels in the past, and it seems as though Bobby Shmurda is now joining that list.

In a post to Instagram account on Thursday, the rapper who is reaching his one year of freedom mark is publicly asking his label to let him go.

“I got a 70 year old lady running my label And I love her dearly but doesn’t want to let me go At alllllllllllll no Matter what I do I’ve been Sign to them since was 19 I did six years in jail trying to get off this label before I came home you name one person in the industry a label keeps sign in jail for six years?????? yeah Ik ik I made them more millions than they ever gave me!!! Just let me gooo.”

“This is not a cry for help, this is a message and understanding for my fans,” Shmurda penned in the caption.  “I still feel like I’m in prison.”

Shmurda, who is signed to Epic Records, has been open in the past about his issues with his label. The rapper once before shared that his label was hindering him from releasing a song he planned to put out to his fans.

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Sylvia Roane Named Chairwoman and CEO of Epic Records

After serving as president for the past several years at Sony Music Entertainment, industry veteran Sylvia Rhone has been promoted to Chairwoman and CEO of Epic Records. In her new position, Rhone will oversee the creative direction and management of the storied label, home to Camila Cabello, Travis Scott, Meghan Trainor, and DJ Khaled, among other artists as reported by Billboard.

In the official announcement, Sony Entertainment CEO Robert Stringer said, “Sylvia is a trailblazing and iconic executive who has played a critical leadership role in driving Epic’s recent artist development success. Her wealth of experience and passionate support of artistic vision will help us further grow the reach of Epic’s roster around the world

“I am excited to continue my amazing journey at Epic Records supported by Rob Stringer’s vision and leadership,” stated Rhone. “Everything we do is a testament to our incredible artists who set the bar of the entire Epic culture, inspiring our dedicated executive team every day and enriching the legacy of this great label.”

Sylvia Rhone has been in trailblazer in the music industry for African American women for decades. Her career is full of accomplishments and accolades. For eight years before joining Sony, Rhone gave leadership to the roster at Universal Music Group, where she served as president of Universal Motown Records and executive Vice-President at Universal Records. From 1994-2004, Rhone was chairman and CEO of Warner Music Group’s Elektra Entertainment Group, the first African American woman to be named chairman of a major record company, where she oversaw releases from artists including Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Metallica, Staind, Third Eye Blind, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Merchant, and others. Prior to her time at Elektra, she held various senior roles throughout WMG, ABC Records and Ariola Records. She began her career at Buddah Records in 1974.

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