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Jay-Z's Griselda Advice Sparks Rumors
7 Jun
Summary
- Jay-Z reportedly advised Westside Gunn on Griselda equity.
- Gunn allegedly rejected giving Conway and Benny equity.
- Mal claimed Jay-Z shared this information directly.

Speculation has surfaced regarding a potential rift within Griselda Records, with claims suggesting advice from Jay-Z was a contributing factor. According to podcaster Mal, Jay-Z had previously advised Westside Gunn to grant equity in Griselda to fellow artists Conway The Machine and Benny The Butcher.
Mal reported on his podcast that Westside Gunn ultimately rejected this suggestion, reportedly refusing to give the two artists a combined ten percent equity. While acknowledging Gunn's foundational role in Griselda's success, Mal emphasized the collective importance of all three artists to the label's identity.
Further elaborating on the source of this information, Mal indicated that the details about Jay-Z's counsel came directly from Jay-Z himself. This assertion lends significant credibility to the rumors concerning the alleged disagreement within the Griselda camp.