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Jay-Z to Launch New Label?

The Hip-Hop Mogul wants $100 million to launch his own record label

He quit his job as President and CEO of Def Jam Records last year and now Jay-Z is allegedly looking to start up a new record company as part of his latest project; Carter Music Group.

He is reported to be looking for a record company to make a $100 million investment in his new venture, but so far it looks like no one is willing to foot the bill.

A music industry source told the New York Post newspaper: 'Jay-Z is asking for way too much. He wants the label to basically be his venture capital fund " but unlike a venture capital, they wont get 50 per cent.' With a stake in the New Jersey Nets basketball team and ownership of several bars across the US, it would seem Jay-Z is hoping to expand his empire even further.

A representative for the rapper has branded the reports nothing more than 'rumours'.

And with his earnings estimated at $83 million last year alone, were inclined to believe he wouldnt be asking for handouts.

Written by CAITLIN COWDRY

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