Rihanna Dumps Manager To Join Jay-Z's Umbrella

R&B singer Rihanna has joined forces with Jay-Z by inking a deal with his Roc Nation management company.

The announcement circulated online Wednesday (October 20) evening.

The singer announced Wednesday (October 20) that she will now be managed by mentor and former Def Jam exec Jay-Z's Roc Nation company. The chart-ruling singer spilled the beans to The Associated Press, saying in a statement she's "so excited to take this next step in my career." The "Only Girl in the World" singer joins songstress Melanie Fiona, spitter Wale and DJ/producer Mark Ronson as other faces handled by the management arm of Hov's multi-pronged firm. (MTV)