Report : Jay Z Grooms Rita Ora To Replace Rihanna

Published: Friday 24th Feb 2012 by David

Yesterday, after a number of seemingly uncertain years, Jay Z introduced Brit belle Rita Ora to the world.

Premiering her debut single ‘Party‘ on New York’s Z100 , the star’s launch was welcomed by long time fans, who have been anticipating her project since she signed to Roc Nation  in 2008.

However, today has seen Carter’s motives for pushing the star thrown into question.

Find out why below…

According to various reports, Roc Nation’s decision to launch Rita yesterday was in a response to controversial moves recently made by Rihanna, who is also signed to the Rapper’s management company.

Controversial moves, which saw the Island star team up with Chris Brown for two new singles,  three years after the latter pleaded guilty to assaulting her.

With claims that the songs were recorded against Carter’s will, reports indicate that he is grooming Rita to replace Fenty as Roc’s leading lady, to insure himself against her leaving the company as a result of her actions.

As fantastical as this sounds, it is anything but far fetched.

For, it’s no coincidence that Rita’s knee jerk debut comes days after Rihanna’s backlash.

This, coupled with her failure to generate sales worthy of the budget he has given her over the years, is reason enough for Jay to turn to Rita to rectify her mistakes.

Almost -we posit- in the way a parent invests their hopes and dreams into child #2 when child #1 goes astray.

Here’s to hoping this isn’t in the case, and that Jay isn’t too peeved by Fenty’s antics.
If this is the case, Rihanna may find herself playing second fiddle  once Rita’s  campaign sets sail this summer, and ultimately cast aside if sales of this project exceed her own.

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  1. klg0845 February 24, 2012

    Not buying any of this. Sorry, TGJ Staff. Jay is a business man. He has never made an emotional decision when it comes to his business. Ever! Why would he start now? When he’s older and wiser.

  2. MISHKA February 24, 2012

    His father-in-law is Matthew Knowles, Hello! He sure knows how to replace them singers. With Papa Knowles replacement plan, the mainstream media will not even remember who Rihanna is.

    She gonna learn!

  3. Phoenix February 24, 2012

    well I approve. Rihanna disappointed and Rita Ora can get it. Check out my blog for my Beyonce conspiracy. Blue Ivy is more than a mystery.

    http://thedangerroomx.b*******.com/

  4. Twitter.com/CiaraMedlies February 24, 2012

    RIHANNA MIGHT AS WELL GO FILL OUT A APPLICATION @ WALMART NOW, HEY RITA GWARL:)

  5. ASAP (As Sincere As Possible) February 24, 2012

    And your source is…? Or is it just a foolish theory?

    I’m not even a Rihanna fan, but this article is ridiculous. You’re talking about Rihanna as if she’s a flop, while she’s managed to break records, become a household name and cross over to pop VERY successful in a matter of years. Although I think it’s baffling how she did all that with hardly any performing skills, you can’t knock her hustle. She’s one of the most successful females, so no, child #1 hasn’t “gone astray” 🙄

    Rita’s “knee jerk” debut comes just a week after she got her first UK No.1. Coincidence? Why does everything have to be linked with Rihanna?

  6. e February 24, 2012

    This is exactly what he did to Tierra Marie when she started acting like a hoodbooger. Sounds just about right, will keep an eye on it.

  7. Aishaaguilerakeys February 24, 2012

    I doubt this will affect Riri in any way, she has her fan base.

  8. Onyx February 24, 2012

    God! are you serious, M*****-Z would not replace Rihanna, he doesn’t have to think for Rihanna, her personal life is just a problem to her not him, he is to busy with his baby and wife, this site is getting beyond ridiculous.

  9. Mely B February 24, 2012

    Rita looks like Lisa Bonet in that pic. I don’t think she’s being viewed as a replacement just another artist who they feel will appeal to a broad audience.

  10. BeyHive February 24, 2012

    wouldnt be the first time he did this.

    Ages ago, he signed a white female rapper and when she pissed him off he signed lady sovereign to spite her. though rita was already meant to come out this year its so funny shes being pushed days after rihanna does something to p*** jay off.

    Adios Riri
    Hello Rita!

  11. Aishaaguilerakeys February 24, 2012

    She also has her awards and her millions. But it’s not just TGJ claiming this, it’s all over the Net. But people love Riri, though, she won’t be that easily rid of, she’s already established herself.

  12. Aishaaguilerakeys February 24, 2012

    Besides, I think J is aiming a new type of audience w/ her, à la Kesha or Miley Cyrus.

  13. beth February 24, 2012

    You know Sam, you use your own hand to degrade the quality of your sight by posting all this rubbish! No stupid rita ora is going to take rihanna’s place! Rite now, internationally, rhi is more successful than even Bey! If jay acts stupid, trust me, there are tons of other people who will cut their arm to manage rihanna.
    And can we just make it clear that rihanna is not on roc records. they are just her bloody management company. she can dump them anytime. she is with def jam! La reid was her boss, after jay left his position on def jam.. rita ora and rhi are not on the same label, so stop this comparison s***!

  14. chillnigg12 February 24, 2012

    I can believe it…however Rihanna has a strong following and its going to take alot to dethrone her. So Miss Rita is going to have to work real real hard . Rihanna’s no fool that’s why shes already recording a new album. She’s also very tough and stubborn and likes to play by her own rules. This is why she wanted to leave Roc Nation like 2 years ago. TEAM RIHANNA

  15. Shocked February 24, 2012

    Anyone noticed how Ri Ri has been tweeting about faith and wearing the cross so prominently lately?

    Ignoring faith for fame then running to the Saviour when man wants to take the celebrity MAN gave you away. Hold steadfast on what God promises and gives you because no man can hold you ransom to Gods giving.

  16. KAT DELUNA FAN February 24, 2012

    @MISHKA
    Exactly but those new kid on the block at TGJ dont know s*** yet.Sit back and watch,TGJ aint lying.Why would They? Matthew taught me

    Jay doesnt show up to promote JCole on the radio,kayne west etc…He knows what he is doing.Rita dated Bruno mars,she knows what she want she will get what she wants.

  17. Rich February 24, 2012

    doubt it pmsl. rihanna is WAYY to big of a star rn for him to dump her like that. I don’t even like rihanna LMAO.

    Rita might even flop tbh. who knows.

  18. Lax February 24, 2012

    @JAYZ,,,You built a model that is going to be hard to
    Replace in yo circle but RITA WILL Be perfect for you Jay
    after all you do need some one who’s not like your well
    kept Wild child rihanna. Its not Rihanna’s fault that she
    grew up maintained like you and beyonce have trained
    her and she now have got a mind of her own. Rihanna is
    going to be okay Jay she’s just going through a Rebellious
    stage right now since you and beyonce have been giving
    her Little Beautiful Sista Blue more Love than you have been
    giving her lately, good luck with all of your many new girls Jay-z!
    Ohhhh and Rihanna has gotten her own shine here lately, and the
    world know BEYONCE AIN’T LIKE THAT S*** WORTH A FUKK THAT
    IS WHY SHE HAVE GOT A TRAINER LIVING IN TO WHIP HERSELF BACK
    INTO SHAPE AND THOSE UP AT 5 O’CLOCK WORK OUT WILL DO THE TRICK
    FOR HER BECAUSE YOU ALL DAUGHTER RIHANNA HAS GOT HER BODY ON LOCK AND I THOUGH THAT WAS WHAT YOU GUYS WANTED., HEY JAY YOU
    PICKED RIHANNA SHE DIDN’T PICK YO ASS, REMEMBER THAT.

  19. Stephanie February 24, 2012

    And if this is true, then it goes to show that Jay-Z has no loyalty to anyone…if you go against his wishes, he will just cast you aside…like many, I’m baffled as to why Chris & Rhianna want to “work” together after everything that’s happen…if she wants to 4give him & if he wants (and NEED to sincerely apologize 4 his actions), that’s fine, but I don’t think either 1 of them are mature enough to handle this well…Rhianna has been a VERY successful artist for jay/Roc Nation; he need to be the older mature man he claims to be & con’t to give her guidance & friendship, b/c @ the end of the day, she’s a grown woman & can make her own decisions…albeit, “working” with Chris may not be a good 1.

  20. Aaron February 24, 2012

    stop selling your fairytale foolishness.. NEXT!!!

  21. Lax February 24, 2012

    @Jay why are you pissed with rihanna working with Chris
    and you are not pissed at Rita and she worked with Chris.
    Oh i know you want let any of Rita’s work with Chris get Dropped, Right?

  22. Ass February 24, 2012

    This is the 2nd “report”/”story” ripped from the headlines of M**, today!

    Lmao! What’s going on with you guys. You used to have real news not conjecture. Smh.

    Is it not possible to manage more than 1 artist without another being kicked to the curb?

    This whole thing sounds so silly….

  23. King Tasha February 24, 2012

    @Beth How is Rihanna more successful than Beyonce?…last I heard Beyonce is worth $400 million…and she made more money than Rihanna last year even being pregnant and only walking in office buildings

  24. King Tasha February 24, 2012

    You know what though? As I went from one blog to the next, I realized Jay is right in what he’s doing…Thats just like if your ignorant boyfriend keep showing up at your job, first you’re getting a WARNING and next you’re getting FIRED

  25. NICK February 24, 2012

    RIHANNA GONE LEARN TODAY! haha, I love me some RIhanna, BUT this CB move was just DUMB BOO! this album is too good to let go down the drain over him-UGHK!

  26. xedos February 24, 2012

    Really? you begin sound like Mediatakeout Why would jay give away sure for unsure. No in else in Roc nation is making money, but Rihanna. Jay just sign Shakira is replace rihanna too. do you know how
    many ppl would love to manage Rihanna. Right now Rihanna don’t need Jay Z. . why would Jay not want all these ladies in her camp

  27. Tr February 24, 2012

    @E I agree!! Teairra got WAAAAYYYYYY to confident, and thought her place was secure..hell, may have looked down on Rihanna initially, then #BAM was replaced!! Same type of s***** attitude Rihanna has been showing of late, like she can’t be replaced, LOL!! Plus this girl is naturally beautiful, unlike Rihanna is is ‘cute’ (in an impish sort of way) at best!!

  28. Lax February 24, 2012

    I have always wanted to think that Jay had good intentions but Hmmm
    i am begining to think that Rihanna is becoming a problem because
    Rihanna isn’t going to settle for the oakie dokie b’s that will be handed
    to her after Beyonce come back on the scene, shortly. Perhaps this will
    be the gift that keeps on giving for Rihanna and she can leave Jayz Mangement
    once and for all, she don’t have to Kiss That big Ass of Jay-z for no body there
    is otheres that will gladly manger Rihanna and she want have to worry about being in MRS JAY-Z WAY.

  29. Mari (RIP Dwayne McDuffie + Amy Winehouse +Whitney Houston) February 24, 2012

    but but but . . . I thought Alexis Jordan was supposed to replace Rihanna, or was it Willow Smith? It’s Rita Ora, now? I can’t keep them straight.

  30. TRUTH February 24, 2012

    WOW…WOW…WOW! JAY Z DOES NOT PLAY..HE IS PISSED! YOU GUYS THINK IT’S A COINCIDENCE HE’S SHOWING UP WITH THE ARTIST? NOPE!!! WAKE UP PEOPLE – JAY Z HAS A LOT OF POWER. HE’S TRYING TO TEACH RIHANNA A LESSON…NOW WATCH HER POPULARITY PLUMMET – THEN YOU’LL BELIEVE THIS STORY. JAY IS SERIOUS AND HAS BEEN AGAINST RIHANNA BEING WITH CHRIS SINCE THAT BEAT DOWN. RIHANNA IS A FOOL THINKING SHE GO AGAINST HIM…SHE’LL LEARN-VERY SOON! JAY Z HAS THAT MUCH POWER AND HE’S ABOUT TO SHOW HER ASS EXACTLY THAT!

  31. Royalkev February 24, 2012

    I have a gut feeling this isn’t just rubbish. I don’t think anything concretely proves that these are Jay’s intentions, but some of his actions have always been questionable when it concerns Rihanna. That’s just my opinion. I must say (this only seems to happen occasionally) if any of this is true, I totally understand/side with Rih. She should do what she wants! It’s her life and you have to be responsible for your actions (win or lose). If you fail at something you want to be content with the fact that you’ve done it your way!

    http://www.thepagewithroyalkev.com

  32. Yeoo February 24, 2012

    Rihanna is an international superstar she won’t just be forgotten about because of some new girl!! #rihannanavy

  33. Kingphoenix February 24, 2012

    How is this news?

  34. geeeeeesssss February 24, 2012

    looking
    like
    denise
    huxtable
    lol
    shes
    purrtty

  35. laos February 24, 2012

    yes rita ora is going to take rihannas spot with her critically ashamed single ‘party & b*******’ -__- lets go over the facts, rihanna beat out gaga and beyonce for international female at the brit awards, picked up 2 grammy awards, released 2 new songs, 4 new singles, grammy dress, chris brown…yea its definetly rihanna season.

  36. BitchIcantevenspellwelfare February 24, 2012

    Though Jay-Z probably privately disagrees with Rihanna’s decision to work with Chris Brown (he will NEVER state this publicly because he is a keen business man), he understands that Rihanna is a great cash cow–period.

    She sells albums. She sells even more singles. She sells concert tickets.

    Most importantly, Rihanna is her own entity. She cannot be simply “replaced” like how Prince replaced Vanity with Appolonia back in the day. Rihanna is Rihanna.

  37. JER February 24, 2012

    The hate is on Top Priority. The ONLY person who snatches Rihannas wig is Rihanna. Rihanna is the ONLY b**** that stands in Rihannas way. You can see by how many songs she has out right now snatching each others wigs

  38. tyra February 24, 2012

    JAY Z HAS A LOT OF POWER IN THE INDUSTRY HE COULD CUT HER OFF TO A LOT OF HOT PRODUCERS WRITERS BUDGETS ETC… THATS HOW HE WOULD GO ABOUT DISMANTLING HER CAREER SO DONT BE FOOLED JAY Z HAS DESTROYED LOADS OF PEOPLE CAREERS HE HAS FRIENDS IN HIGH PLACES AND RIHANNA SEEMS TO BE MARCHING TO HER OWN BEAT SO IF RITA IS HIS NEW STAR BEST BELIEVE SHE WILL BE AS FOR RIHANNA I WISH HER GOODLUCK SHE GONE NEED IT

  39. nikoyuki February 24, 2012

    i really only see Rita being good wit the pop crowed , while Rihanna has pop, urban, reggae, and RnB. the major urban blogs, state side aren’t showing her the type of love Rih Rih gets. her song is okay but i don’t see it getting air time on urban radios. so she wont be taking Rihanna’s spot. maybe Katy or other pop girls out right now.

  40. COOKIE – DIVAS – TONI BRAXTON, RIHANNA February 24, 2012

    Let her start by Cher Lloyd first, and then work her way up to Jessie J. (which won’t happen anyway) She’s way out of Rihanna’s league.

  41. nikoyuki February 24, 2012

    plus RiRi anit going nowhere anytime soon. ppl have been saying that for how long. my b**** been in the game for how many years. it doesnt matter if she puts a album out every month , she’s not going anywhere till she is ready. plus she is make millions for him. that other girl tina or whatevea only had two songs out when she started feeling herself.

  42. commanderofthedancefloor February 24, 2012

    replace rihanna -_________- haha that is funny! lets go over some facts
    rihanna’s last 3 albums sold 6, 3.5, and 9 million and talk that talk has sold over 2.5 million!
    now tell me what has the rest of the albums artist MANAGED by roc nation sold!
    i beleive the most is 2 million, and that was jay z, and kanye west! so rihannas sales are considerably higher her secound lowest is still 1 million more than the other highest!

    rihanna is sure fire money maker! jay doesnt care about her personal life to the point were he would throw away his meal ticket, i mean just add up both jay and kanye last albums and their joint album it still isnt even close to rihannas last album! so they know she is were the money is at!

    and either way roc nation only manages, def jam is who she reports to and and from where i am sitting she can easily change labels there are hundreds of others who want rihanna. i personally think riri should come here to the UK and get signed she is the biggest artist of the last 7 years here she already did 1 million with talk that talk and still going so if jay wants to say bye then rihanna needs to come on over!

  43. CHRISTYN February 24, 2012

    Her song sounds like something thats already out…..

  44. Lax February 24, 2012

    @TRUTH & TYRA,,,,Yea, Yea, We all though Papa Knowles had power
    and where can you find his Ass Today?
    Always remember , that regardless to how bad you think yo ass is
    There’s always some one else right around the corner who can move
    yo Ass out of the way. And jayz hating on Chris Brown is shameful
    since kanye, busta, keri, wayne, and others and the Grammy’s are
    trying to give the young man a break. For all of the many different
    Artist that jay have hired as of late he have bough on 4-5 different
    WOMEN AND I GUESS HE NEED THEM ALL TO REPLACE RIH’S
    BADASS HIS OWN WILD CHILD THAT HE TAUGHT HER THE ROPES.
    Rihanna need to be some place so that she and Beyonce can compete
    on a level field because you can bet that it’s going to be on when Beyonce
    get off of sick leave. Rihanna keep right on trucking because it’s not so much
    RITA THAT IS AIMING FOR YOU IT’S NONE OTHER THAN BEYONCE HERSELF
    SHE WANT TO CUT YO ASS DOWN TO SIZE AND RITA IS THE FRONT SO
    THEY THINK THAT NONE OTHER IS SMART ENOUGH TO SEE THE FORREST FOR THE TREES, IT’S NOT JAY WHO WANT RIHANNA’S ASS OUT AND GONE IT’S
    BEYONE KNOWLES CARTER, SO THEN BEYONCE WILL HAVE A CLEAR SHOT AT RIHANNA’S ASS WITHOUT FURTHER DELAY.

  45. Lax February 24, 2012

    And another thing we all know that beyonce and jay is
    rich beyond measures soooo what’s wrong with others
    making that paper?
    Rihanna and others are not as rich but there’s nothing wrong
    with them working for their money, people are always blessing
    beyonce and jay’s work ethics but turn right around and find
    something wrong with others. I CAN’T WAIT TO SEE HOW THIS PLAYS OUT.

  46. tyra February 24, 2012

    ERRM LAX U AINT ON RIRI PAYROLL IT AINT THAT SERIOUS THESE ARE JUST RUMORS

  47. ChittyChitty February 24, 2012

    Hey Rita, gurl! Welcome on the scene!
    RiRi should have kept her garbage private!

  48. kymado February 24, 2012

    TGJ IS DESPERATE!

  49. Gilberto February 24, 2012

    She’s just another cash cow. Pretty basic b**** singing generic songs. I can’t. i don’t believe in this story. Rihanna makes money for Jay-Z and Beyoncé, they won’t drop her because of this issue with Wack Brown.
    Rihanna’d better put this h** on her place! Jay’ll sure use Rihanna’s money to promote Rita Ora.

  50. NY-SUPERSTAR February 24, 2012

    TGJ you better REACH!!!!!!!! This site is corny or maybe its SAM!

  51. Those That Cannot Do, Stan February 24, 2012

    Anyone who takes this lightly needs to sit back and do the math. I’m serious. Put away your “I Stan for Rihanna” cap for a second. Who came before Rihanna? Tearri. What happened? When one got too big for her britches all the money and attention was put into the other. Guess who’s career took off from that point and who went downhill and is struggling to maintain some momentum now.

    Rihanna has fun songs. She has an okay voice, good…not great, not amazing. She’s made seven albums and not one has hit #1, just a bunch of singles. She’s alright as a performer but if you aren’t there to just watch someone grind/bang on drums you’re gonna be mighty bored at a Rihanna concert.

    …where do you think baby girl would be if Jay and the rest, deadstop, stop putting effort into her. You think money doesn’t make a star?

    Take a look at Destiny’s Child members and see if you don’t start realizing a few things. RiRi pissed off jay, personal life nothing…Jay ain’t here to be no ones fairy godfather, if he and the label said no and she, the girl who still hasn’t given them a #1 said yes…think twice if you think he wouldn’t cut her off.

    I say this because Rihanna fans sometimes reLly have trouble realizing she is not someone who can afford to p*** off the people who promote and make her what she is. You all have been wrong before in overestimating her power.

  52. JohnVidal (RIPWhitney-true great) February 24, 2012

    Buahahahaha so according to Rihanna fans now Loud has sold 9 million albums??? A joke. Rihanna (as an artist, not as a person, I´m not that basic to go there, she seems nice) and her fans. A joke

  53. Shocked February 24, 2012

    Anyone noticed how much love Ri Ri has been showing Diddy on twitter? If Diddys smart he’d realise Ri is sending a message to SC “Go head! I’ll go sign with your BFF; the guy you secretly want to out do and I’ll take all my fame and #1 status with me.”

  54. Lax February 24, 2012

    Rih, Rih come on baby girl i want you to mop the fukkkkin
    floor with this Blond headed ALBANO LOOKING Chick
    Called Rita!

  55. mobwife February 24, 2012

    Let me be the one to say F*CK A JAYZ!

    This chick sounds horrible! And looks cheap! Beyonce you better come get your sneakin and creepin pet Camel!

  56. Teacher February 24, 2012

    Rihanna’s label is Def Jam and she’s managed by Roc Nation….Rita Ora’s label is Roc Nation..so it makes sense for him to give her a little push since she’s on his label and she just scored a hit in the UK….Rihanna is a huge star and has had enough impact…so she won’t be replaced…ever….Rita Ora will be here 2day and gone 2mrw……Jay and Rih are like fam so he wouldn’t do that to her anyway…..I’ma need Sam and the rest of That Dumb Ass Grape Juice Staff to stay off of Mediatakeout…OAN: Ms. Ora is however a bigger star than Kat Deluna lol 😀

  57. mobwife February 24, 2012

    @tyra

    Jayz is a snake. He will step on any and everyone to get what he wants. All the backstabbing and backbiting is going to catch up with Camel sooner or later! I doubt if he is planning to drop Rihanna. The Illuminati is a slick and dangerous group he would have to pay the piper for that move!

  58. lol February 24, 2012

    Im sorry but Rita Ora simply cannot REPLACE RIHANNA

    Yes as a fan i was disappointed to see her jump on the track with chris brown
    but i think she did it to show both fan bases that she has forgiven him and has
    moved on , aside from those disgusting song lyrics her forgiving him is one of the most CHRISTIAN-ISH thing i’ve seen a person do and more power to her !

    Now lets get one thing straight : 1 Rita Ora does NOT have the same appeal as Rihanna (yes rita is a cute light skin chick and ….. ? ) Rihanna is versatile the way she grunt ,whisper,howl, and belt all over a track invoking deep subjects like death,abuse,and abandonment while also being able to be light hearted and fun on the same damn track !

    Rita has a imitation old school soulful voice , why listen to that when you can listen to the real thing like Adele or Lana del Rey or even Gaga pretentious ass.

  59. A February 24, 2012

    discussion apart…

    great photo of Rita.

    it seems she has potential for great photosessions too, I like it.

  60. whyohwhy February 24, 2012

    I see why Rihanna changed her hair color, Rihanna is so pathetic. I hope this girl can pull a Jessie J live and not be another Autotune, backtracking to nice beats (Rihanna), cause London has some nice live woth listening to singers. Rihanna is a flop cause her stuff is based on lies… Count down!!!

  61. Karen February 24, 2012

    If this is what Jay is doing then Rihanna you need to come out with the real truth. If he is dumping you there is no need for you to hold on to that lie anymore. You know it was Jay & the Label (L.A. Reid) whom made this lie possible 20/20 and all. That altured picture of your face was all lies.

    Jay you now have a daughter what goes around and it will come back around fast. Jay you better watch how you treat people.

  62. LTM February 24, 2012

    lmao!!!! i cant!! Rita Ora couldnt replace Keri Hilson if she tried. Rihanna is already an established artist. Rita Ora will come and go just like Jessie J, Kristen DeBarge(or whatever her name was) and Lana Del Rey. But keep reaching TGJ

  63. Junior in Jamaica February 25, 2012

    This website wishes for Rihanna’s demise so bad!

    Poor things…

  64. credits February 25, 2012

    Did you forget that rihanna was child number 2? He should of just stuck with teairra marie lol

  65. Lady Caca February 25, 2012

    Sigh at the RIHtards. No one’s position in music is stable. Take a look back at what happened to Mariah Carey during the close of the 90s. When she became rebellious to Tommy Mottola, she was demolished. She was the biggest star of Sony then, but they didn’t have qualms demolishing her career. And that gave rise to JLo’s career, when all of Sony’s energy & resources were funneled to her.

    JayZ could pull it off if he wants to. No one’s position is ever secure in the music world. With Rihanna’s PR-nightmare stunts lately, she could be considered a liability. Remember in music, it’s not how much you brought in in the past, it’s how much you can bring tomorrow that’s important. If Rihanna is starting to be perceived as a liability, then there you go.

    On the bright side, when she crashes & burn, she can always hope to have an Emancipation-style comeback, albeit with horrible vocals.

  66. Lax February 25, 2012

    Hummm While all of you might just have a point
    but Jay-z’s Ass is Replaceable too!

  67. LeviLovesCiara February 25, 2012

    Rita Ora is going to be another Teairra Marie for Jay Z.
    Teairra>>>Rihanna>>>Rita

  68. Real Talk February 25, 2012

    There is no way Beyonce is worth 400 million, you stans really need to go to school.

    The label has earned that off of her but her take home is only a FRACTION

    #ridiculous
    #amind is a terrible thing to waste
    #poor thangs

  69. POP ROYALTY ( RUDE BOY) February 25, 2012

    never gonna happen !
    keep dreaming sam !
    ask “cassie” , ” teairra mari” ( don’t know if i typed her name correctly , but who cares ” and others !!

    the girl is basic and doesn’t have “IT” !! no fanbase , nothing ! never heard of her *kanye shrug*

    rihanna was hot and slayed since second 1 ” the release of pon de replay” !!!

    good luck mama !! and please change your name , ppl with one name ” madonna , rihanna , and beyonce” last longer in ppl’s minds and in the industry #tip

    *blasts We found love*

  70. POP ROYALTY ( RUDE BOY) February 25, 2012

    @JOHN :

    @COMMANDER didn’t say LOUD sold 9 millions , she meant ” GGGB” ” she mentioned the sales of her albums in descending order LOUD –> RR –> GGGB ” !! do NOT mess with the navy when it comes to #s 😉 , just don’t !

    and how you say the navy are a joke when LM were the one saying BTW sold 8 millions , not shipped , they were swearing it sold 8 millions !! ” when adele’s numbers were putting gaga’s numbers to shame ” C’mon JOHN !

    *Blasts electric chapel *

    FOLLOW ME don’t be such a holy FOOL 😉

  71. DTG February 25, 2012

    Lady CaCa is right. No one’s position in the music business is automatically secure. And we’ve seen time and again moguls replacing their “bread and butter” star with acts who’re not only newer and younger, but more willing to be controlled. Diddy replaced Mary with Faith. Tommy replaced Mariah with JLo. Rihanna isn’t the fresh kid on the block anymore, and TTT isn’t burning up the charts. The industry is always looking for something and someone new to get behind. Remember Gaga was supposed to own 2011, then came Adele.

    This Rita person, whoever she is, is signed to the Roc Nation label. That, in and of itself puts her more closer to the company’s fore than RIhanna, who is only a managed client. If they can generate a real buzz, create public interest and get her some solid hits, then I guarantee that she will become more of a priority to the company than Rihanna is…no matter how much success she’s had with them, or how much of a “name” she might be.

    Furthermore, Rihanna is a “pop star,” but she is not powerful…and doesn’t have the clout to go to war with Jay-Z over creative differences. Remember when Kelly Clarkson tried to do battle with Clive Davis, and he withdrew all promotion from her and her album flopped? And this was when she was coming off of a huge seller.

    If Rihanna dares to become a problem child for Jay-Z or Def Jam, then not only could he/they take attention away from her…but they could in the meantime sit on her and not allow her to leave. Even if they do let her leave, she could be badmouthed and possibly have her blacklisted. And even if they don’t try to hurt her professionally, whose to say they she could hook up with a new team that would “get” how to promote her as well as her old one did?

    Rihanna doesn’t have natural talent or natural appeal. She was MADE by a team of crafty executives. Doesn’t matter how many records or hits she’s had, she CAN be replaced. The same way they gave her her clout and outfitted her with hits is the same way they can take it away and give it to someone else.

  72. riri February 25, 2012

    Some of you guys need to remember that RITA is starting offf! She hasnt even started and to compare Rita to Rihanna ( who has been in the industry for years now) is silly!

    Rita is versatile, check out “hot right now”! I didnt think her voice would suit a dance track but it did!

    Rita has a huge chance, she scored a number one hit! watch out! AT least RITA has talent!

    lol @ pop

    All of the sudden he loves Rihanna!

  73. AYNON February 25, 2012

    watch out riri….

  74. BLAH February 25, 2012

    SMART MOVE JAY, SHE LOOKS AND SOUNDS 10X BETTER THAN RIHANNA SHE DONT NEED TO AUTOTUNE HER VOICE AND S*** JUST TO HAVE A HIT, IM DIGGING THIS CHICK SHE SEEMS ORIGINAL =-)

  75. TayLurmont February 25, 2012

    Her voice does not fit the music that shes doing. she has a soulful voice it dose not blend well with the pop sound shes going for. Rihanna is Rihanna no one can replace her. She has made her mark on the world. Rita will most likely be successful but not as big as Rihanna.

  76. YellowBone February 25, 2012

    What Sam is reporting is not a rumor, he didn’t just make this up. But I’ll say no more..don’t wanna get in trouble. Ya’ll will see it for yourselves 🙂

  77. YellowBone February 25, 2012

    The point is not whether she will replace Rihanna. It’s what RocNation’s plans are for Rita. You have artists like Beyonce and Gaga who had to work their asses off to get where they are and then you have those who get lucky with a strong team behind them way before they get introduced to the world. Rihanna was one of those but she also has some kind of spark to her that just screams IT FACTOR!!! Put those 2 together and you have an international super star.

    You can have a strong team but If you don’t have a appeal to you WHATEVER YOU LOOK LIKE it won’t happen. example Cher Lloyd…I don’t see it happen for her. As much as I love and respect LA Reid. Just let it go brah.

    I’m not sure about Rita. But believe me Shawn Carter can do ANY and EVERYthing he sets his mind to. Will it not be Rita, I’m sure it’ll be somebody else.

    The craziness that’s been going on at RocNation lately regarding Rihanna has been insane for the last year. If yall only knew haha

  78. SaiberM February 28, 2012

    Really Rita and Jay z believe that they can replace riri???? please humans!! Rihanna can grow and entire empire by herself!!! she has a alot of money and contacts, she will always have Real RihannaNavy with her!! and we will always suport her, its to her to become independet and be the real Queen!!! RIRI QUEEN FOREVER!! we can beat any record!!! RITA WHO??? JUST B******* AS HER NEW SONG!!! RIRI LOVE FOREVER!!!!

  79. Patty March 17, 2012

    I wish Rita well in her career, but just for the record. She is not in the same league as RiRI. That RIP song sould have been given to her as promised! It would have generated big bucks for RocNation and Family. Silly Rabbit Jay – tricks are for kids.

    I also agree with the comment that Bey has something to do with this. She has never been able to take competition well and is very jealous of the success RiRi has achieved. She fired her Dad so that Jay could manage her career, and we all know that Jay has been very laxed in his duties as manager for her over the last year or so.

    I am sure there are other Managers that would jump at the chance to represent Rihanna. CASH MONEY WOULD ROCK WITH, WEEZY, DRAKE, RIHANNA, NIKI. SOUNDS LIKE PERFECT STORM TO ME…

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