Soulja Boy really did sign a $400 million deal. And it’s with World Poker Fund Holdings.
The company, which is a publicly held gaming platform, released a statement today (May 20), explaining that the deal is for five years. World Poker Fund Holdings cites the partnerships of Puff Daddy and Ciroc vodka and 50 Cent and Vitamin Water as reasons it believes joining forces with Soulja Boy will be a success. And it says it has reason he will be a better brand ambassador than any of them.
“Soulja Boy is arguably the world’s youngest music mogul to complete a deal of this magnitude,” the statement says. “At 25, he is one of most influential urban entertainers and artist on social media today, boasting a social media following of over 15 million. Soulja Boy will mobilize his network to promote World Poker Fund’s online gaming assets such as CelebrityWorld.com and its soon-to-launch ‘in-flight gaming’ platform which aims to service the 3 billion plus global travelers across multiple airlines worldwide.”
Soulja Boy, who first announced the $400 million deal on Twitter, expresses excitement in the deal and building his brand with World Poker Fund.
“I invest in things I understand,” he says in the statement. “I enjoy music, and of course gaming. Being an influencer is a form of currency. Having portfolio diversification is critical if you want to be an effective brand ambassador. With regards to World Poker Fund, I believe in its strategy, its team, the vision, and management’s ability to target its financial goals.”
(This article was first published May 1, 2016 and is as follows.)
Soulja Boy claims that he closed a $400 million dollar deal and took to social media to share the news with his followers.
“$400 million deal confirmed,” the 25-year old rapper tweeted on Saturday (April 30). “I still they think they low balled me though. I was thinking 2 or 3 billion..”
Soulja doesn’t specify what the deal is for nor what it entails, just that he’s grateful.
The Atlanta rapper became a commercial success after releasing “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” at the age of 17 in 2007 and three years later landed on the 2010 Forbes’ list of Hip Hop Cash Kings for generating over $7 million dollars for that year.
Soulja Boy has reportedly made millions of dollars from ringtone sales alone and likely still receives publishing royalties from “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” and his other Billboard hits as evidenced by Beyonce’s use of the rapper’s lyrics from his 2008 song “Turn My Swag On,” on her Lemonade cut “Hold Up.”
“From being worth 25 million at 25 to being offered 400million and closing out the deal?” he captioned on Instagram. “Just think about where I came from no man seriously!”
The SODMG general’s forthcoming album Blessed is scheduled for release sometime this year which will be his fourth studio album and the follow-up to his 2010 EP The DeAndre Way.
Soulja Boy‘s announcement of his $400 million deal is as follows.
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The reason I don’t buy it is number 1 it’s souljah boy number 2 why didn’t he discuss any details.
“Don’t believe everything you read, Alize` and weed” #2Pac
Oh nice, I just closed a 300 million deal, my neighbor down the street just did a 600 mil deal though, LOL what a load of shit, total nobody.
Soulja Girl is SO desperate to try to act relevant! This LAME been lying about his ‘skills’ & ‘fortune’ forever! GUARANTEE this wack job has no ‘$400 deal’ more less 400 ‘million’….. next he’ll claim he’s a ‘zillionaire’ from ringtones…. NO ONE has bought a ringtone in this decade, more less a Soulja Girl garbage track!
I heard from a source its true, 100% true
According to source, its a billionaire that loves hiphop that made the deal, he and some other gave the lil n!gga 400 mill to stop rapping
200 in advance and 200 after he disappears for good
Soulja Boy so stupid he thinks today is april 1st.
lyin ass has been garbage 1 hit wonder. hes worth nothing these days. there is no deal
soulja boy runs the rap game because he about to get some money
Soulja boy been deepthroating so much dick, that the lack of oxygen to his brain has made him fully retarded now.
Ok if he does get a 400 million dollar deal what is it for? is it for him not to release another album because that’s priceless. I’m sorry but nothing that man can do, or technically has can generate that half a billion dollars. Not unless he is out of entertaining as a whole. Not even as a Ghost Writer, Producer, and Rapper is that man even worth more than 20 million in a contract. Sorry. Whoever reported this doesn’t even understand what $400,000 dollars is nevertheless $400 million.
Probably sold BLVD Supply clothing line..
soulja feeling to double up on haters this year lol
Learn English Moron
Learn English Moron
Sad attempt at staying relevant and fronting like you makin moves. Just like 95% of the people on instagram. Pathetic
Sad attempt at staying relevant and fronting like you makin moves out here. Just like 95% of the people frontin like they somebody on instagram. Pathetic.
He must be on coke still.
He’s been known the lie in the past. He ain’t worth shit, the hasbeen fool ” wanted 2 to 3 billion” you lame faded attention hore. F u and your 2008 career.
His ‘tour’ consisted of playing at some lame clubs in France with a £8 entry. His career ended years back and last I nears he was on love and hip hop. $400 million lmao! Really who is he trying to kid?
Lmao this crack head is losing it on Social Media. Ain’t nobody in the history of people gon pay you $400 million for being you. Coke head crawl back in your hole and continue dying we won’t miss you.
Probably selling ass
WE DONT BELIEVE YOU, IMAGINE SOULJA BOY IN THE TOP 5 FORBES LIST WITH JAY-Z, DIDDY, DR. DRE AND BIRDMAN/MASTER P! HAHA
Why would you report this without any real info or sources? Soulja Boy is a known liar… You could have at least put “Soulja Boy claims he inked 400 Million dollar deal”. Doesn’t seem like this site cares about being proper journalists anymore, you just post anything for clicks.
The title says ”Soulja Boy REPORTEDLY closes a $400 Million deal” REPORTEDLY, you know what that means?
It’s legit. It’s connected to Beyonce giving him writing credit her album
400$ million for writing credits on an album? Fuck outta here
400$ million for writing credits on an album? Fuck outta here
I said it has to do with that. Not that he got paid for the writing credit. Meaning her name was attached to the deal that got him the money
NIGGA WE MADE IT!!
Wasn’t a hit like Crank Dat, but was fire nonetheless. Anyway if this is true congrats are in order for that boi!
Nigga hasn’t released an album in 6-7 years, no one knows who he is anymore, you think someones gonna pay him $400 million for anything? Bullshit, this the last you’ll hear of this “deal” – crying out for attention and you’re giving it
He got it for a non-disclosure agreement. Soulja Boy figured out who Becky with the good hair is. Reportedly.
You want to know what God thinks of money. Just look at the people that have it…. Peace on the Internets
He can have all the money in the world. Doesn’t make his music less trash.
Probably a merchandising or licensing deal for his light up sneakers. That’s good business. Respect.
It’s definitely concevible soulja boy has 400 million. Dr dre made a billion despite being trash.
No, actually, it’s not. And you got it backwards since Soulja Boy is the trash one, not Dre.
It has been to my street knowledge that he’s either trying to buy Beyoncé. Or he owes a lot of people money and trying to keep them from coming. After him !! But there are many rappers I repoed and you can’t stop the repo guy. The whole thing is a HOAx!!! This guy will fit right in to the Kardashian family…. Word……..
Even if it said 4 million I wouldn’t believe it
Non-Facts
I can’t even hate he getting paid, good stuff.
Not sure how this happened, but I’m happy for his success. I could use some of that money as well. 🙂
Dudes crying out for attention again, pathetic loser. Remember when he lied about the jet, and the veyron, and the fake money?
My people telling me his deal is Vietnanese Dong denominated .
That’s 18000 dollars (400mm dongs).
400 Million in Iranian Dollars…
A nigga makes a 400 mil trade in his fantasy football league and dx reports it as news.
April fools
world coming to an end if the worlds 2nd worst rapper gets a $400 million deal.. whats next chief keef getting a billion dollar deal
lmao this company is doomed
400 Million and he’s only tied to the company for 5 years?? Sounds good to me. Meanwhile Lebron is getting a billion, but Nike owns him for life.
Great analogy. Just goes to show who’s deal is better!
Great analogy. Just goes to show who’s deal is better!
Great analogy. Just goes to show who’s deal is better!
If you believe this deal you are an absolute idiot!!
Lebron deal is worth more than a billion actually and he’s actually getting that money and it’s confirmed unlike sb bs story. Lebron signing to Nike for life was smart on top of what he has already earn, Lebron will most likely be a billionaire by his late 30s, Lebrons great grandkids will enjoy his fortune, sb wont will be broke in 4,3,2,1… nobody worth 25 million would do a ratchett reality show.
I still don’t buy this. If true, literally the worst celeb deal ever
get that money playboy!!! I remember right after he blew up with his first song Soulja was making videos on how to produce beats and showed us how to set up the whole studio. . You can tell he has a lot of heart and wants other people to succeed.
Cats don’t have to believe him #hateraide his pockets are swole for life while the haters drink sour lemonade livin’ check to check.
Cats don’t have to believe him #hateraide his pockets are swole for life while the haters drink sour lemonade livin’ check to check.
Cats don’t have to believe him #hateraide his pockets are swole for life while the haters drink sour lemonade livin’ check to check.
Nope.
Yeah it’s a load of shit haha the company isn’t worth even 5% of that. Just a marketing ploy
Just doesn’t add up. This dude hasn’t had a relevant song in a decade… People with that much money aren’t stupid.
I think people with money know how to read though, and if you did the same you’d know they said nothing about his music haha. They are after his following. “He is one of most influential urban entertainers and artist on social media today, boasting a social media following of over 15 million” Read to achieve…
He birthed the YouTube age and is clearly still reaping the benefits of it. Respect to him. instead of trying to hate, figure out how you can get 400m’s…
Don’t overrate the smarts of rich people. I’ve known my share of idiots with money.
Influential. HA!! That’s a joke. Soulja Boy didn’t birth shit and he hasn’t been relevant in over 7 years. He is not getting $400 million. I doubt this company he works for even got that much.
How can you doubt what you don’t know. They are investing in his music but is influence over followers on Twitter. Stop hating That is bitch emotion
The stock price on this company is only 1.67 with an avg daily volume of 20k! This announcement is absolute trash and it’s not being reported on any financial news site that attaches news to the stock quote. Hoax
DX you need to take this story down. SOULJA boy is actually the owner of the world poker fund and all you have to do is a little research. https://www.cardschat.com/news/soulja-boys-world-poker-fund-holdings-hires-gaming-expert-13995
Soulja Boy? Who da fkk? N What makes dem compare him to fif n hov?
was this English? do you have any idea how to spell? are you a retard? did your mom drop you as a baby? I’m confused, please enlighten me.
You came to a hip hop discussion board to check grammar and spelling?
This is absolutely crazy if this is true, 99 9% of the world looks @ him as the worst rapper ever “he’s influential”, that’s stupid..I’m not hating he’s got more $ than me either way but if true it’s really ethically wrong and depressing to ppl that work their ass off every day for low wages to feed there fam..
400$ Millions Stacks On Deck
i don’t follow mainstream anymore, so I don’t know the answer but I assume its a no, but has he even had a hit in the past 6 years?
Last one I remember was “this……………………………………………….. right here………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Is my…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… swag!”
My point being, what does anyone get out of giving him $400 million. Oh well, happy for him. I remember he was supposed to get his own kids cartoon back in the day but it didn’t work out.
I’d like to see the actual contract. People who believe he netted 400 million need to understand business better. These are probably future stock options and incentive based pay. This is more a marketing strategy than anything. Granted some liquid cash may be included but the bulk of this is not
its aiming at people playing poker, so of course they are gonna get a sucka cause thats the crowd they are aiming for: stupid people loosing money for fun