Legendary music executive and cultural visionary John Monopoly, best known for discovering Kanye West, Virgil Abloh, Don C, and serving on management teams for Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliot and Mobb Deep. His executive career includes senior roles at Violator, G.O.O.D. Music, and Jive Records- Shaping culture at every level.
For more than 35 years, Monopoly has been a force at the intersection of music, marketing, fashion, and lifestyle — cultivating talent, elevating brands, and cementing Chicago’s place on the global cultural map. His impact has generated billions in cultural and economic influence, with a legacy rooted in championing creativity in its rawest form.
Now, with Hustle. Distribution, Monopoly is creating a next-generation platform designed to empower independent artists and labels to global audiences. Built in collaboration with longtime partner Paul “ST. Paul” Holyfield, Hustle. Distribution merges music under one ecosystem — providing creatives with the infrastructure, tools, and visibility to thrive worldwide while staying true to their origins.
“Chicago has always been a hub for creativity and hustle,” says Monopoly. “With Hustle. Distribution, we’re giving creators the same opportunities and infrastructure usually reserved for the biggest players — but on their own terms.”
This launch marks a pivotal moment for one of Hip-Hop’s most influential architects as he continues to build, scale, and globalize culture with Chicago at the heart of it all.
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