Lil Wayne is upgrading Young Money APAA Sports, the company he co-founded with Adie von Gontard, by expanding into soccer. This move marks a huge step for Wayne, as soccer (known globally as football) is the world’s most popular sport. Furthermore, YMAPAA is set to embrace the beautiful game by acquiring CHYN Sports, founded by Dennis Chin and Giuseppe Gentile.
In his announcement, Weezy specifically highlighted soccer’s ability to unite people across the globe: “Soccer, or as the rest of the world calls it, football, is a game that transcends boundaries.” Moreover, this catalog expansion isn’t just business-it’s about embracing a sport with the same universal appeal as his music.
Young Money Sports has already made a significant impact in the sports management industry for their NBA and NFL services. Additionally, by adding soccer to their portfolio, Tunechi is eager to support the next generation of soccer stars. “We’re bringing the same hustle, the same drive, and the same dedication that we’ve always had,” he said.
For Mr. Carter, this expansion goes beyond business; it’s undeniably about family: “Young Money APAA Sports is about family. We’re ready to welcome the soccer world into ours.” In addition, von Gontard echoed this opinion, stating: “We aren’t doing this to make a quick splash. Wayne and I wouldn’t have made a video to announce the addition of our soccer division if we weren’t planning on being in it for the long haul.”
Finally, watch the announcement video from Tune below where he reveals YMAPAA are adding global soccer to their agency umbrella!
