Apr 12, 2022 · Abou “Bu” Thiam has been named EVP at Columbia Records. A longtime manager of Kanye West, his role straddles A&R and strategic initiatives.

Mar 11, 2024 · Kanye West's manager John Monopoly has returned as Ye prepares a world tour beginning in a few months, Billboard has learned.

Mar 11, 2024 · Billboard reports that John Monopoly has officially returned as Kanye’s manager, more than a decade after splitting. John, who is a Chicago native as well, played a crucial role in Kanye’s...

Mar 12, 2024 · Kanye West is back with his former manager, who the Chicago native is currently working with to put together an international tour. On Monday (March 11), Billboard confirmed that John Monopoly is...

Apr 25, 2018 · After multiple sources told PEOPLE that Kanye West has cut off contact with multiple people in his inner circle, he confirmed that he’s stopped working with a manager.

Mar 11, 2024 · According to Billboard, Ye rehired his former manager John Monopoly. Monopoly returned to the managerial role more than a decade after parting ways with Ye. The move gave Kanye a manager...

Dec 29, 2022 · Thomas St. John, Kanye West’s former business manager, is trying to serve the rapper with a $4.5 million lawsuit over alleged unpaid fees. CMNTY Culture. “We were advised about a new law firm...

Sep 28, 2020 · At Work With Abou ‘Bu’ Thiam, Kanye West’s Elusive Manager The former Def Jam A&R VP has signed stars and ushered hits. Now he's got a new gig as the manager of one of the music industry's ...

Apr 13, 2022 · Kanye West isn’t the only artist who will be learning a thing or two from Abou “Bu” Thiam. Columbia Records has named Abou Thiam as their executive vice president. In the position, Abou Thiam will be in charge of managing A&R …

Mar 11, 2024 · John Monopoly has returned to the fold as Kanye West‘s manager after a decade-long departure. Monopoly, a pivotal figure at the start of of Ye’s career, stood alongside managers Gee Roberson and Kyambo “Hip-Hop” Joshua during the formative years.