(AllHipHop News) Global revenue from electronic sports is expected to cross $1 billion in 2019. Some video gamers are already making millions of dollars from competitions and endorsements.
With that knowledge, it comes as no surprise that Jay-Z’s Roc Nation Sports International is moving into the e-sports space by signing Mosaad Al-Dossary (aka @Msdossary7). Roc Nation Sports International also represents professional footballers Jérôme Boateng, Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Eric Bailly, Axel Witsel, and Samuel Chukwueze.
We’re thrilled to welcome our first eSports client, 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final winner & eSports Player of the Year, @msdossary7! Big things coming. 🎮⚽️ #RocFam pic.twitter.com/Ese6jLtIEb
— Roc Nation Sports (@RocNationSports) October 9, 2019
“I’m incredibly excited to join the Roc Nation family,” said Mosaad Al-Dossary. “As I’ve gotten to know guys like Kevin De Bruyne and Jérôme Boateng, it became immediately apparent that Roc Nation stands for everything I believe in – a passion for greatness and a constant pursuit of success. Being a part of a roster that includes some of the best footballers and athletes in the world is very special to me.”
Al-Dossary won the 2018 FIFA eWorld Cup Grand Final, and he was named the 2018 eSports Console Player Of The Year. Plus, the 19-year-old Saudi Arabian is the only person to win back-to-back Xbox World Championships in FIFA’s history.
“Mosaad has had incredible success in the FIFA and eSports world, and Roc Nation is proud to work beside him as his career continues to flourish,” said Michael Yormark, President of Roc Nation Sports International. “Mosaad is the perfect fit to be our first eSports client – he brings the same drive and hunger for success to his sport that all of our athletes carry.”