John Legend Joins Roc Nation for Management
hollywoodreporter.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- John Legend has transitioned his management to Roc Nation, ending his longtime partnership with Ty Stiklorius and her firm Friends at Work, though the exact timing of the switch is unclear.
- Stiklorius, who had managed Legend since around 2006 and co-founded John Legend Ventures, expressed pride in their 20-year collaboration and remains involved in their joint business and philanthropic projects.
- Legend, a 13-time Grammy winner known for hits like "All of Me" and "Like I'm Going to Lose You," first rose to prominence with his 2004 debut album Get Lifted.
- Friends at Work continues to manage other artists, including Charlie Puth, The National, and Arooj Aftab, with Stiklorius recognized for her advocacy on industry inequalities and recent commentary on toxicity in music management.
