John Monopoly
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John Monopoly is a well-known hip hop talent scout and manager.
Monopoly also runs management firm, Hustle Period. Included among Hustle Period's past and present clients are Kanye West, Shawnna, Lupe Fiasco, Naledge, Rhymefest, GLC (rapper), Carl Thomas, and producer No I.D.
As West's manager he's also co-CEO of GOOD Music. Monopoly has served as an A&R rep at Violator Management and as an executive at Jive Records, he played a key role in signing rap blue-chip prospect Dirtbag. Monopoly also teamed with DJ Whoo Kid on a joint venture with Koch Entertainment to distribute Rewind DVD Magazine as well as form The Shadyville DJ Coalition.
Hustle Period officially began in August 1999 after Monopoly and VP Reno Dinero had been successful throwing house parties in their Navy Pier apartment in Chicago.