Kanye West Hires "Hollywood Unlocked" Mogul Jason Lee As Media Manager: Report

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Lee recently interviewed West and was previously photographed with the rapper, Antonio Brown, Madonna, Floyd Mayweather, and Julia Fox.

More rumors are running rampant about Kanye West but this time, it's about a new addition to his team. In recent months, we have been inundated with Kanye news as reports about his divorce from Kim Kardashian, the release of Donda 2, and his social media antics have furiously been shared throughout social media. As the hype of his album has subsided and Kardashian being declared legally single has been established, West has retreated from online drama.

However, according to Daily Mail, West has brought on Hollywood Unlocked's Jason Lee as his new media manager.

The outlet claimed that sources confirmed Lee's new position, and if true, it doesn't come as a surprise; Lee recently interviewed West for an extensive conversation and was photographed with the rapper while posing alongside Madonna and Julia Fox.

The Sun claimed a source told them, "Now Jason is working for him in the role of a media manager, helping broker deals and he is in charge with his public image. From the outside it seems totally strange to take him on, especially after what happened with the Queen. But he wants to be surrounded by people who know how the media game works and reckons he shares a vision with Jason."

Recently, Lee faced ridicule after delivering an explosive report at the death of the Queen of England. For days he doubled down on the report, citing the truthfulness of his sources, but later, Lee apologized for the mistake. 

West nor Lee have confirmed that they will be working together in this rumored capacity just yet.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.