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July 2010

Alicia Keys and longtime manager Jeff Robinson have parted ways, ending over a decade-long business partnership that began at the onset of the singer's career. Keys and Robinson announced the news Friday (July 16) in a joint statement.

Robinson and Keys will continue to collaborate and produce future albums through MBK/J Records while Keys will now oversee her career, according to a statement. Keys' company, AK Worldwide, will take the reins on opportunities ranging from touring and licensing to film, television, and new business development.

"This decision will allow Alicia more control over all aspects of her career from singing and songwriting, to leading many business ventures and social causes," read a statement, adding that the decision was "mutually agreed upon and amicable."

MBK Entertainment Inc., which includes a film, publishing and independent marketing division, has been the management firm for Keys since she was a teenager.

MBK is said to now be shifting its focus toward developing new talent including Elle Varner and Gabi Wilson. MBK also recently formed a new label, Glory to Glory Records.

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Identity said:

Keys will now oversee her career

Well...... best of luck with that

Cinnie said:

Identity said:

Keys will now oversee her career

Well...... best of luck with that

hahaha

Well as long as Swizz Beatz doesnt have any form of involvement, because we all see how good Mariahs videos have been directed by Nick and of course her music too. And the shit demos that the Dream did for Christina Milian

maybe it's just me, but the minute she was having swiss's baby, I knew it was the beginning of the end

lastdecember said:

Well as long as Swizz Beatz doesnt have any form of involvement, because we all see how good Mariahs videos have been directed by Nick and of course her music too. And the shit demos that the Dream did for Christina Milian

Oh please, Nick isn't producing or collabing on any of Mariah's music.

raffi said:

lastdecember said:

Well as long as Swizz Beatz doesnt have any form of involvement, because we all see how good Mariahs videos have been directed by Nick and of course her music too. And the shit demos that the Dream did for Christina Milian

Oh please, Nick isn't producing or collabing on any of Mariah's music.

apparently he directed bye bye and some other video

We all know what's coming next....Swizz Beats will become her manager. Duh. She just flushed her career down the toilet.

[Edited 7/18/10 12:19pm]

missfee said:

:-J We all know what's coming next....Swizz Beats will become her manager. Duh. She just flushed her career down the toilet.

The day that's announced, Alicia can kiss her career goodbye. I just don't see any good in it.

Cinnie said:

Identity said:

Keys will now oversee her career

Well...... best of luck with that

so she's her own manager?

midiscover said:

Cinnie said:

Well...... best of luck with that

so she's her own manager?

Unless as missfee said she ends up hiring Swizz as her manager lol

Timmy84 said:

midiscover said:

so she's her own manager?

Unless as missfee said she ends up hiring Swizz as her manager lol

Swizz can't even manage his taxes let alone a career. A mess! I hate when artists mix business with pleasure it rarely turns out good.

what she is gonna do next ?

seeingvoices12 said:

what she is gonna do next ?

give birth

pay swizz's taxes

release a flop

Cinnie said:

seeingvoices12 said:

what she is gonna do next ?

give birth

pay swizz's taxes

release a flop

midiscover said:

Timmy84 said:

Unless as missfee said she ends up hiring Swizz as her manager lol

Swizz can't even manage his taxes let alone a career. A mess! I hate when artists mix business with pleasure it rarely turns out good.

I know right?

Alicia better wake the hell up!

This past weekend, Alicia Keys announced that she had decided to part ways with her long-time manager Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment. According to the press release, the split was “mutually agreed upon” and Alicia Keys will now “oversee all aspects of her personal career”. Since Alicia and Jeff have been business partners since she was 15, the news left a lot of room to speculate whether the split had anything to do with her current relationship with producer Swizz Beatz.

According to a source, Alicia Keys split with her manager had partially to do with her relationship with Swizz Beatz. The source tells NecoleBitchie.com:

Over the past few weeks, Its been pretty tense in house. Swizz Beatz has been there and has been taking a pretty active role of being a manager. He has been pitching her to people and he’s becoming very vocal in the direction of her career”.

According to another source, Alicia Keys also axed her entire glam squad. “Swizz Beatz is trying to remove anyone from the team that appears to be a threat because of his own insecurities” says the source.

The source also reveals that no one approved of Alicia’s relationship with Swizz Beatz because of the drama and baggage that revolve around the relationship. “Some are questioning his motives“. Case in point, Swizz Beatz pushed for the release of “Put It In A Love Song” featuring Beyonce even though the song received mediocre reviews. He not only produced the song but he co-directed the video. As of right now, the release of the video has been put on hold and they aren’t sure what to do with the video.

The Source goes on to reveal that although Alicia and Swizz Beatz announced their engagement in June, the two have been engaged for about 9 months. Both left their previous relationships to be with each other.

If you noticed, Swizz Beatz was hit with a $2.2 million dollar tax lien immediately after his divorce was finalized with MaShonda. Could that be the reason it took so long for them to finalize the divorce? Without the proper arrangements, MaShonda would have been responsible for that debt as well since they were married at the time.

From what we gather from the press release, it seems as though Jeff Robinson will still be executive producing her new album so hopefully the direction of her music won’t change.

With everything that’s been going on in the press revolving around Christina Milian and producer/songwriter The Dream, you can only hope that this love affair will have a happier ending.

http://necolebitchie.com/...icia-keys/

ABeautifulOne said:

Alicia better wake the hell up!

This past weekend, Alicia Keys announced that she had decided to part ways with her long-time manager Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment. According to the press release, the split was “mutually agreed upon” and Alicia Keys will now “oversee all aspects of her personal career”. Since Alicia and Jeff have been business partners since she was 15, the news left a lot of room to speculate whether the split had anything to do with her current relationship with producer Swizz Beatz.

According to a source, Alicia Keys split with her manager had partially to do with her relationship with Swizz Beatz. The source tells NecoleBitchie.com:

According to another source, Alicia Keys also axed her entire glam squad. “Swizz Beatz is trying to remove anyone from the team that appears to be a threat because of his own insecurities” says the source.

The source also reveals that no one approved of Alicia’s relationship with Swizz Beatz because of the drama and baggage that revolve around the relationship. “Some are questioning his motives“. Case in point, Swizz Beatz pushed for the release of “Put It In A Love Song” featuring Beyonce even though the song received mediocre reviews. He not only produced the song but he co-directed the video. As of right now, the release of the video has been put on hold and they aren’t sure what to do with the video.

The Source goes on to reveal that although Alicia and Swizz Beatz announced their engagement in June, the two have been engaged for about 9 months. Both left their previous relationships to be with each other.

If you noticed, Swizz Beatz was hit with a $2.2 million dollar tax lien immediately after his divorce was finalized with MaShonda. Could that be the reason it took so long for them to finalize the divorce? Without the proper arrangements, MaShonda would have been responsible for that debt as well since they were married at the time.

From what we gather from the press release, it seems as though Jeff Robinson will still be executive producing her new album so hopefully the direction of her music won’t change.

With everything that’s been going on in the press revolving around Christina Milian and producer/songwriter The Dream, you can only hope that this love affair will have a happier ending.

http://necolebitchie.com/...icia-keys/

But it won't.

ABeautifulOne said:

Alicia better wake the hell up!

This past weekend, Alicia Keys announced that she had decided to part ways with her long-time manager Jeff Robinson of MBK Entertainment. According to the press release, the split was “mutually agreed upon” and Alicia Keys will now “oversee all aspects of her personal career”. Since Alicia and Jeff have been business partners since she was 15, the news left a lot of room to speculate whether the split had anything to do with her current relationship with producer Swizz Beatz.

According to a source, Alicia Keys split with her manager had partially to do with her relationship with Swizz Beatz. The source tells NecoleBitchie.com:

According to another source, Alicia Keys also axed her entire glam squad. “Swizz Beatz is trying to remove anyone from the team that appears to be a threat because of his own insecurities” says the source.

The source also reveals that no one approved of Alicia’s relationship with Swizz Beatz because of the drama and baggage that revolve around the relationship. “Some are questioning his motives“. Case in point, Swizz Beatz pushed for the release of “Put It In A Love Song” featuring Beyonce even though the song received mediocre reviews. He not only produced the song but he co-directed the video. As of right now, the release of the video has been put on hold and they aren’t sure what to do with the video.

The Source goes on to reveal that although Alicia and Swizz Beatz announced their engagement in June, the two have been engaged for about 9 months. Both left their previous relationships to be with each other.

If you noticed, Swizz Beatz was hit with a $2.2 million dollar tax lien immediately after his divorce was finalized with MaShonda. Could that be the reason it took so long for them to finalize the divorce? Without the proper arrangements, MaShonda would have been responsible for that debt as well since they were married at the time.

From what we gather from the press release, it seems as though Jeff Robinson will still be executive producing her new album so hopefully the direction of her music won’t change.

With everything that’s been going on in the press revolving around Christina Milian and producer/songwriter The Dream, you can only hope that this love affair will have a happier ending.

http://necolebitchie.com/...icia-keys/

Whoever said 'love is blind' knew his shit.

This reminded me of Sommore's comedy bit when she said "you know you had some good dick when you let your man drive YOUR car,,,,,without no license!".

Only difference is, he'll be driving her "career" instead,,,,,,,right down the toilet.

Thank you ever so much, Swizz.

Now if only Dung Beetle looking Daddy Knowles places the management of his daughter to this fool, we're going to be grateful for the next two lifetimes. Yes lawd!

Harlepolis said:

This reminded me of Sommore's comedy bit when she said "you know you had some good dick when you let your man drive YOUR car,,,,,without no license!".

Only difference is, he'll be driving her "career" instead,,,,,,,right down the toilet.

Thank you ever so much, Swizz.

Now if only Dung Beetle looking Daddy Knowles places the management of his daughter to this fool, we're going to be grateful for the next two lifetimes. Yes lawd!

Cinnie said:

seeingvoices12 said:

what she is gonna do next ?

give birth

pay swizz's taxes

release a flop

....and sing OUT of key.

Timmy84 said:

missfee said:

:-J We all know what's coming next....Swizz Beats will become her manager. Duh. She just flushed her career down the toilet.

The day that's announced, Alicia can kiss her career goodbye. I just don't see any good in it.

That must be some bomb ass dick! It don't get that good.

uPtoWnNY said:

ABeautifulOne said:

Alicia better wake the hell up!

http://necolebitchie.com/...icia-keys/

Whoever said 'love is blind' knew his shit.

Good dick is a helluva a drug . . . or so I've heard cuz I ain't came across one yet that made me wanna start paying his bills.

Graycap23 said:

Cinnie said:

give birth

pay swizz's taxes

release a flop

....and sing OUT of key.

. . . and fall off pianos

SCNDLS said:

Graycap23 said:

....and sing OUT of key.

. . . and fall off pianos

....then play the 6 notes of classical music she learned in 3rd grade.

Graycap23 said:

SCNDLS said:

. . . and fall off pianos

....then play the 6 notes of classical music she learned in 3rd grade.

. . . and walk around in heels like she stompin' on roaches

SCNDLS said:

uPtoWnNY said:

Whoever said 'love is blind' knew his shit.

Good dick is a helluva a drug . . . or so I've heard cuz I ain't came across one yet that made me wanna start paying his bills.

uPtoWnNY said:

SCNDLS said:

Good dick is a helluva a drug . . . or so I've heard cuz I ain't came across one yet that made me wanna start paying his bills.

If it's gon' make me open my wallet, I don't want no parts of that.