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The rumours had taken off following misleading images circulating on social media, but Tyla moved quickly to set the record straight.<\/p>\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Tyla addressed the rumors directly after claims linked her to Roc Nation.<\/li>\n<li>The viral story began with altered visuals of a supposed Times Square billboard.<\/li>\n<li>She confirmed she is not signed to Roc Nation.<\/li>\n<li>Tyla\u2019s current label relationship is tied to FAX Records and an exclusive licensing arrangement with Epic Records.<\/li>\n<li>Her sophomore album, <em>APOP*<\/em>, is set to arrive on 24 July.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Tyla denies Roc Nation signing after viral billboard claims<\/h2>\n<p>The chatter accelerated across social media when doctored images surfaced showing a mock Times Square billboard that appeared to welcome the Grammy-winning artist to Roc Nation, the entertainment company created by hip-hop executive Jay-Z. As posts multiplied, multiple platforms and fan accounts repeated the story, leaving many people thinking the partnership had already been officially confirmed.<\/p>\n<p>Rather than letting the confusion linger, Tyla quickly corrected it. Posting on Instagram \u201cyesterday,\u201d she wrote, \u201cI\u2019m not signed to Roc Nation,\u201d and redirected attention to her upcoming second album, <em>APOP*<\/em>, which is scheduled for release on 24 July.<\/p>\n<h2>What Tyla\u2019s current deals and team look like<\/h2>\n<p>Even with the Roc Nation rumor put to rest, Tyla\u2019s business setup is already well established. She remains signed to FAX Records, with her music distributed through an exclusive licensing agreement with Epic Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond her recording arrangement, Tyla is also managed via Africa Creative Agency. She\u2019s further supported by a broader global management partnership that includes HYBE, the South Korean entertainment powerhouse behind major K-pop acts such as BTS.<\/p>\n<p>Epic Records, meanwhile, features a wide-ranging roster of international names including Travis Scott, Future, 21 Savage, Camila Cabello, Mariah the Scientist, DDG and GIV\u0112ON\u2014helping position Tyla as one of the label\u2019s leading African artists.<\/p>\n<p>Roc Nation, founded in 2008 by Jay-Z, has grown into a major entertainment force offering services that span artist management, music publishing, touring, sports management and brand partnerships. Over the years, its music roster has included artists such as Rihanna, Megan Thee Stallion, Alicia Keys, A$AP Rocky, J. 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