Business executive and talent manager who is recognized for having served as Def Jam's vice president of A&R. He is also known for representing the business interests of rapper and hip hop mogul Kanye West.
In his youth he had dreams of becoming a music artist, but later realized his talent for artist administration.
He was an executive producer for the 2011 Jay-Z and Kanye West collaborative album Watch the Throne.
He is the brother of singer and producer Akon.
Early in his career he had the opportunity to work with Lady Gaga and T-Pain.
