Jay-Z is one of the richest rappers in the US and he keeps proving that he is a very influential person when it comes to the country’s entertainment industry. The Dirt Off Your Shoulder hitmaker has decided to open his own school of music.
Through his Roc Nation record label, the American superstar has teamed up with Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn to establish the Roc Nation School of Music, Sports, and Entertainment.
The school will offer undergraduate degrees in music, music technology, sports management, and entrepreneurship and production, according to reports.
On top of the undergraduate degrees, the school will hold summer residential camps for high school students and Saturday programmes for students aged 10 to 18 years old focusing on music and sports management, reports hypebeast.com.
In a statement, Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez said the institution will provide unique insight, knowledge, and experience for students and introduce the world to the next generation of unmatched talent.
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LIU President Dr Kimberly Cline added:
“Our proximity in and around New York City’s epicentre of music and sports clearly positions us to offer unparalleled experiential learning and access to professional opportunities that will launch students to success.
“We look forward to joining with Roc Nation to offer an unprecedented educational resource that opens up the entertainment and sports world to a new and eager generation.”
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