Recession…What Recession?

Posted on November 6th, 2008 - By Bossip Staff

Categories: Jay-Z, Making it Rain on Them Hoes, News, On the Come up

Posted by Bossip Staff

Even though we are in a recession, Rocawear, made out like a fat rat this quarter:

In the midst of an economic turmoil, fashion lovers are still making their way into the stores to purchase some fly gear. Hip-Hop apparel brand Rocawear has earned over $18.3 million dollars for the third quarter of 2008. The clothing line helped its parent company Iconix Brand Group post a better-than-expected quarterly profit, despite a sluggish economy and a tough U.S. retailing market. Iconix bought Rocawear from Jay-Z in 2007 for $204 million dollars. According to Iconix CEO Neil Cole, Jay-Z’s direct involvement with Rocawear helped boost the company’s earnings, as did growing sales from the company’s London Fog brand of clothing. Cole says, the two brands were the “two biggest standouts in the quarter.”

Camel has been hustling for a while and getting rid of Dame was probably the best move he has made in the last 10 yrs. Him and Bey have a hustle going that can not be knocked.

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  • Afiya – THIS IS A BRAND NEW DAY…WE DOIN’ IT IN A BRAND NEW WAY…CLIMB ABOARD!

    Savor the moment Jay ;)

  • M. DOT

    Good for you Jay!

  • Charlotte NC

    Jay doing big things, with no negative mofo’s to stop his flow. Good move J!

  • Hannibal

    GETTIN MONEY LIKE IT AINT NUTHIN…

  • Valenne

    I might be wrong but I thought Jay Z sold his part of Rocawear????

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  • Oshie (“i love trailer parks”)

    @ Valenne: I thought so too.

    Dammit I’m starting a clothing line.

  • Valenne

    @ oshie,

    go ahead!!, im so convinced that you can achieved anything you want! hell, im working on my own business! if god want, i won’t have to work for nobody soon and im 25!!! lets believe in US!

  • Valenne

    achieve*

  • lala#1

    I can respect Jay-Z, he has come a long way and definately gives back to the community…

    But as I read that post, I am just shaking my head. Beacuse in today’s economy.. people are still running out and getting the latest rocawear?

    Seriously, we need to be saving up for the future, for retirement, our children’s future…

    Jay-Z. Sean John, Russel and all the other designers are sitting back counting thier stacks, while some people are sitting in their new rocawear attire or holding that new Gucci bag wondering how they are going to pay the rent or mortage next month!

    Come on.. we can do better!!

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    Preach lala#1…

  • just because it looks good….

    Hey Lala#1, they ain’t worried about rent or mortgage cuz they still livin’ wit mommy!!!

    And the little ones that are running around wearing this shiet to school can barely talk and/or read….

    I’m praying for my people…..

  • KENNEDY (OBAMA/BIDEN)

    Rocawear is soooo ugly. People still buy this crap? Its the FUBU of the new millinneum……

  • Candid Canuck

    Aaah… fronting fronting fronting…

  • Charlotte NC

    In March 2007, Jay-Z sold the rights to the Rocawear brand to Iconix Brand Group, for $204 million. Jay-Z will retain his stake in the company and will continue to oversee the marketing, licensing and product development.

    I’m sorry who’s a dumb ass????

  • adiamondcenter

    Do it Jay ..Handle ya buisness …just hire me please !!!!

  • Pynk

    can I get just a little bit of that money?

  • BKLYNZ OWN

    HE TOLD YALL HE’S A HUSTLA,IT JUST SO HAPPEND HE KNOWS HOW TO RAP. “BROOKLYN STAND UP”

  • lala#1

    @just because it looks good; I am praying as well!

  • Davina

    Let’s wait for the 2009 benefits. This is jus the begenning of recession…

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