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Rap Shar3: Amplifying Emerging Artists Globally Founded by Egyptian artist BlackB, Rap Shar3 is redefining the local scene by spotlighting talent from the streets to the global stage. What started as a local cypher in Alexandria has evolved into an international movement, showcasing underground music scenes from Egypt, Sudan, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Libya, and beyond. With 600K+ Instagram followers, 47M YouTube views, and a powerful partnership with EMPIRE the team proving that talent and consistency, drive the culture. This collaboration bridges global reach with deep local impact, creating real opportunities for emerging artists while shedding light on the social and political realities that shape their music. Sharing a few episodes in the comments. #RapShar3 #EmergingArtists #MusicIndustry #GrassrootsMovement #GlobalTalent #Culture

Big moves at the intersection of sports and music! ???? Shoutout to our very own Alexandra K. Moore, EMPIRE’s Chief Business Officer, for being recognized on Billboard’s Sports & Music Power Players list! Alex has been instrumental in forging groundbreaking partnerships between EMPIRE and the biggest names in sports and gaming—from the NFL, NBA, and MLS to 2K, Nike, and Gatorade. This year, she helped land a historic collaboration with NBA and 2K, marking the first time the NBA has licensed its intellectual property to a record label. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to blending music and sports culture in innovative ways—and we’re just getting started. Congrats, Alex! ???? https://lnkd.in/dntnU2FB #SportsAndMusic #PowerPlayers #EMPIRE

Ghazi Shami?recalls being encouraged to leave the Bay Area to build a music career: “I remember driving past the Capitol Tower [in Los Angeles] like, people drive past this building and think, ‘I’m going to work there one day.’ And we don’t have that in the Bay. And I was like, ‘That sucks! I’m going to figure this s--t out!’” In 2010, Ghazi founded?EMPIRE?as a digital distributor for his friends in the Bay Area hip-hop scene —?and today, the San Francisco-based company has grown into one of the most formidable and powerful entities in the global music business.? He continued in his Billboard sports issue cover story:?“It took me a long time — a really long time — but I figured it out.” Ghazi talks about what motivates him, his vision for EMPIRE and more: https://lnkd.in/g8cm3icU

EMPIRE Founder & CEO Ghazi Shami featured on the cover of Billboard’s Sports & Music issue as we take over All-Star Weekend. The culture, the influence, the legacy—it all starts here. #EMPIRE15 #AllStarTakeover https://lnkd.in/gXnY-K5P

It’s a great honor to have reached heights as EMPIRE that see the company and our leaders highlighted alongside legends and future leaders of this music industry. Thank you to Billboard Magazine for including EMPIRE and our leaders, CEO?Ghazi Shami, COO Nima Etminan and President Tina Davis in this years?Billboard?Power 100 list ?? Your vision and dedication to shaping the future of music inspire us all.?#BillboardPower100

When leadership meets legacy: Huge congratulations to our CEO & Founder of #EMPIRE, Ghazi Shami for being honored with the Clive Davis Visionary Award on the Billboard #Power100. Proof that passion, purpose, and perseverance change the game.

?? Big news from EMPIRE! ?? We’re thrilled to announce the expansion of our partnership with 2K Games with the launch of the limited edition National Basketball Association (NBA) 2K25 “Music to Ball To” deluxe vinyl box set—now live for pre-order at 2k.empi.re and available soon at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Barnes & Noble, Inc., and Complex NTWRK Shop. This pioneering licensing partnership between National Basketball Association (NBA) 2K and a record label is a major milestone for us, solidifying EMPIRE’s growing influence in both gaming and sports. Check out our first press piece below for more details, with more coverage rolling out soon. This launch has been a year in the making and wouldn’t have been possible without our incredible team. This is just the beginning—stay tuned for more exciting updates. Let’s go! #MusicToBallTo #NBA2K25 #EMPIRE

Brand Innovators is going BIG at CES! In addition to our 18,000 square feet of meeting space at the Wynn Las Vegas, we will be hosting our Brand Innovators Opening Night Celebration @ CES at XS Nightclub at the Wynn Las Vegas, Monday, January 6, from 9:00pm to midnight. We are also happy to announce that our Brand Innovators Opening Night Celebration will feature a private concert by legendary Hip Hop artist, Tyga ?? This is your opportunity to connect with senior brand marketers from the world’s most iconic brands while experiencing a high-energy performance by one of the brightest stars in music ? Kindly RSVP to our?Brand Innovators Opening Night Celebration @ CES by filling out the following brief?Registration form: https://lnkd.in/guJh_DEu As always, space is limited to qualified brand marketers from Fortune 500 and other leading brands and our partners. Kick-off the New Year in style at our Brand Innovators Celebration @ CES!

?EMPIRE at Rolling Loud Miami 2024 Recap:? ?? Day 1: We kicked off with Tronicles Quest—a BabyTron-themed social scavenger hunt celebrating his latest album release. Fans explored branded locations across the festival grounds, boosting engagement and connecting with aligned brand partners. One lucky fan scored exclusive prizes, including custom Cartier Buffs (powered by Hutch), a VIP Rolling Loud upgrade, and BabyTron merch! ?? Day 2: We brought fans closer to Chow Lee with an exclusive meet-and-greet featuring the iconic ‘Sex Drive’ album artwork as a photo backdrop. ?? Days 1-3: EMPIRE-themed trucks surrounded the festival grounds, spotlighting BabyTron, Rio Da OG, and Shaboozey. Plus, a flying banner celebrated Rio Da Yung OG’s homecoming, raising awareness for our artists and brand. ?? Huge thanks to the incredible EMPIRE team and our Rolling Loud Festival family for making these activations a success. Major shouts to the team on site for making this possible Harrison Golding, Avesta Shadpey, Serena Woon, Lace F., Liv Echeverria, Eamon Mulligan, Rolando Etorma, Ari Simon, Briana Blandford, and more! We can’t wait to keep innovating, collaborating with more brands, and creating memorable experiences for our artists and fans. Stay tuned for more!