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Coach K & P Tell Lil Yachty It Took “Years” For Quality Control To Become Profitable

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Pierre ‘P’ Thomas and Kevin ‘Coach K’ Lee say that it took years before their iconic music label, Quality Control, became profitable. They recalled the journey during a recent interview with Lil Yachty for his A Safe Place podcast.

They began by admitting it took over five years for them to get back in the green after starting the company. “When you in a place of independence, and you don’t have budgets, or you don’t have capital that you can use for these artists, it’s like, you might go into the black,” Coach K explained to Yachty. “I remember there was times me and P was like down almost to zero, but we had a record going. So you know, we had to promote. We had to double down. If we double down, that’d take us back to zero. It’s ebbs and flows. It’s peaks and valleys.”

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Coach K & P Attend Takeoff’s Celebration Of Life

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – NOVEMBER 11: *EXCLUSIVE COVERAGE * Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas speak onstage during Takeoff’s Celebration of Life at State Farm Arena on November 11, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for TVG)

P added: “You might have one artist that’s making money, that you making profit with, but you got nine other artists that’s not making no money. But you dreaming big and you trying to expand and make everybody grow because you’re thinking big.” Check their full comments on the A Safe Place podcast below.

Coach K & P Speak With Lil Yachty

Coach K and P launched Quality Control back in March 2013. The label has been home to Migos, Lil Yachty, Lil Baby, and the City Girls, among many others, often based out of Atlanta. Earlier this year, Hybe Corporation reportedly acquired the imprint for $300 million, although Kevin Lee and Pierre Thomas maintained control. Be on the lookout for further updates on Coach K and P, as well as the rest of Quality Control, on HotNewHipHop.

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Pierre “P” Thomas Responds To Snitching Allegations Following Paperwork Leak

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Quality Control Music’s CEO, Pierre “P” Thomas, just found himself as the subject of snitching allegations online. Moreover, these came after 1090 Jake posted alleged paperwork that apparently details how he cooperated with the Atlanta Police Department in a case concerning the murder of his friend. Not only that, but the revelation even prompted Wack 100 to beef with Jake on Clubhouse, calling him a rat. After this blew up online, P took to his Instagram Story to deny any and all claims.

“I see that 300 hundred Million got all them hating a** n***as mad back home,” Pierre “P” Thomas expressed, though he later deleted the post. “Any body know me know my character. Our culture so f***ed up it’s sad y’all living this imaginary street dream. I’m changing lives and changing my family curse. I don’t got no love for no n***as that try to kill me or mine. I ain’t in the streets never wanted to be I played the hand I was dealt and made something out of it, y’all bum a** n***as should do the same. Stop glorifying dumb s**t.

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Wack 100 & 1090 Jake Beef Over Pierre “P” Thomas Paperwork

“RIP to my dawg Q a innocent man with 5 kids who lost his life to a bum a** n***a who didn’t value his own,” he continued. “I’m a [G.O.A.T.], don’t ever confuse me with a [rat]. Now take that fraudulent incident report and stick it up y’all a**. I love my freedom so stop playing with it.” You can see his full message plus some of the paperwork that 1090 Jake posted down below.

P Denies Claims That He’s A Snitch

Unfortunately, this isn’t the only bad blood that P and the Quality Control camp have to deal with. Furthermore, they are currently embroiled in a legal battle with Offset over who has rights to his music, and concerning release terms and timelines. Still, these controversies emerged as QC levels up, forming part of an acquisition deal with music executive Scooter Braun’s Hybe America for $320 million. “HYBE are perfect partners for Quality Control as we come together to take our story and work global,” P stated. “All of HYBE’s leaders are entrepreneurs with phenomenal combined history finding talent and taking it to the highest levels.” Regardless, keep checking in on HNHH for the latest news and updates on Quality Control Music and Pierre “P” Thomas.

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Offset Seemingly Shades J. Prince & Quality Control CEO Pierre Thomas

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After J. Prince posted a picture alongside Quality Control Music CEO Pierre “P” Thomas, it seems like Offset wasn’t having it. Moreover, the rapper took to social media to send what appear to be subliminal shots at one or both of them, who also posed with Larry Hoover affiliate Johnny “Crusher” Jackson. “Congratulations to both of the homies that are making big moves where they’re from Chicago and Atlanta. Keep doin what you doin the real recognize the real,” the Rap-A-Lot Records founder captioned his post.

Then, the Migos MC seemingly fired at them via Twitter and Instagram. “I hate you n***as with all my heart,” he tweeted, and another Story post also ruffled feathers. “Fake love a mf smh.” In addition, Wack 100 called out J. Prince for clout chasing, as the picture was apparently taken back in 2021. “SWIPE LEFT @jprincerespect CLOUT CHASING AT ITS FINEST,” he wrote on Instagram with phot evidence. “NEGRO DONT POST THIS LIKE ITS GOOD . THIS PIC WAS TOOK 2021 WHEN IT WAS GOOD NOT 4 HRS AGO MORE LIKE 18 MONTHS AGO.” For those unaware, Offset’s beef with Quality Control stems from contract issues regarding his new music. On the other hand, tensions with J. Prince rose after Takeoff was fatally shot in Houston following a party for J. Prince Jr.

Offset Apparently Throws Shots At Pierre Thomas & J. Prince

“This Offset dude. I ain’t gon’ leave him out,” J. Prince said in his callout of the rapper on the Million Dollaz Worth Of Game podcast. “I’m just real like this. N***as be throwing rocks and hiding their hands, right. I don’t like them kind of individuals. The truth of the matter is, one can dance and do different things in front of these different cameras and all kinds of s**t. The truth of the matter is, n***a, you wasn’t really right there with Takeoff when he was alive. For you to be taking these positions that you taking, I got people everywhere, so I hear all kinds of things. I’ma just say this to you. Don’t never put me in no position where I have to defend myself. That wouldn’t be healthy for you.”

Meanwhile, Offset responded with a fiery Instagram rant. “First off, y’all n***as speaking on my real brother,” he began “I don’t know what the f**k y’all n***as got going on. Y’all n***as speaking on my real brother. How dare you n***as even speak on me and Take relationship, n***a. I don’t know you, n***a, from a can of paint, n***a. Y’all n***as don’t know how me and my brother rocked, n***a. You trying to clear your face. This your fifth interview n***a done did about my brother, n***a. You ain’t think about his momma? You ain’t think about the family, n***a? We ain’t said nothing. Nobody said nothing but you ni***s.” Stay posted on HNHH for the latest on Quality Control, CEO Pierre Thomas, J. Prince, and Offset.

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Quality Control’s Kevin ‘Coach K’ Lee And Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Were Honored With QC Day In Atlanta

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Quality Control was sold to HYBE America. Variety reported the deal in early February, relaying its value to be “$320 million in stock and cash” and identifying Scooter Braun as the driving force behind the merger.

Braun lauded Quality Control co-founders Kevin “Coach K” Lee and Pierre “P” Thomas in a statement provided to Variety.

“I am so proud and honored to have Coach and P join Bang and me as our partners. QC is one of the most significant independent labels in the world, working with incredible artists who are, and remain to be, the voices of culture,” Braun said. “I’ll never forget riding around Atlanta over 20 years ago with Coach discussing our dreams and ambitions and how we said, ‘If they let us in the game, we are never going to give it back.’ Now, all these years later, we are joining forces to make these dreams a reality.”

While $320 million is a significant indication of how influential Quality Control has become, its true value can’t be quantified.

George State Representative Park Cannon hosted a ceremony at the Georgia State Capitol Building yesterday, March 15, to formally recognize QC, Coach K, and P as “the modern-day blueprint for success in the industry.” Cannon further cemented their legacy by making March 15 “QC Day” in Atlanta.

“You have been chosen to be honored on QC Day because you have worked diligently at your craft and brought millions of dollars in revenue along with notoriety to the City of Atlanta,” Cannon wrote, in part.

The official Quality Control Instagram account posted the full letter:

P posted photos from the ceremony, showing Lil Baby was in attendance:

Quality Control rocketed to success with Migos, and its roster has expanded to include such hitmakers as Baby, City Girls, and Lil Yachty.

Yung Joc Blames Failed 2 Chainz Collab For Fallout With Pierre Thomas

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There is much wheeling and dealing in the industry, and Yung Joc recalls a falling out with Pierre “Pee” Thomas. To outsiders, it seems as if the Atlanta music scene is interconnected; everyone knows one another, so it was no surprise that Yung Joc and 2 Chainz were linking in the studio. However, things didn’t go as planned, and Joc detailed the tension that spawned. The Love & Hip Hop star shared his story while visiting the Big Facts Podcast.

As Yung Joc tells it, Quality Control boss Pierre Thomas was instrumental in funding a collaboration between Chainz and Joc. The record was finalized, so to speak, but there were a few hangups regarding clearances. 2 Chainz “gave me a love verse,” said Joc. “I will say that he gave me a love verse and that n*gga was going in. I was still signed and sh*t, so I came back. Me and P did a deal.”

Yung Joc Details The Fallout

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – FEBRUARY 15: Yung Joc and Kendra Johnson attend Hype Hair magazine cover release at Ventanas on February 15, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Joi Stokes/Getty Images)

“So, me and P put up $30,000 to push the record,” Joc continued. “I asked 2 Chainz to do it for me, and I’m a bring him the money and the label going to cut the rest of the check for them. So, I just give you a deposit on the label and cut the check.” Things progressed, but he still couldn’t move forward as expected. “It was time to get all the sh*t going. We got the radio playing it, and you know these markets, you start up a record in certain markets and sh*t. Then, when I’m coming to 2 Chainz, it was like we couldn’t never get the clearance on it.”

There was a holdup because the “label wouldn’t cut the check.” Joc continued, “I was like, ‘Damn, bro, I just need the clearance on this sh*t, like do something.’ So we kept going back and forth with the attorneys. It didn’t quite happen, and that sh*t kind of created a situation with me and P.”

Joc Shares Pierre Thomas’s Response

Ultimately, Thomas was frustrated because of the lack of movement. Joc explained that to Thomas, it felt as if it was a waste of finances. Check out Yung Joc detailing the story on Big Facts Pod above.

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Quality Control Acquired By Scooter Braun’s Hybe In $300M+ Deal

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Quality Control has remained one of the leading labels to hail out of the South in the past 10 years. However, they’ve also recently expanded into film, television, and sports as they plot out global domination. They’re one step closer to their goal as Hybe acquired Quality Control Music in a deal led by Scooter Braun. Hybe’s acquisition of Quality Control includes the entertainment company’s sports, music, television, and film branches. Hybe America entered the deal to merge and acquire QC, valued at $320M in stock and cash, per Variety.

It’s an impressive move, as it marks the first for Braun as the sole CEO of Hybe America. Scooter’s relationship with Kevin “Coach K” Lee goes back to the early 2000s when he lived in Atlanta. “I’ll never forget riding around Atlanta over 20 years ago with Coach discussing our dreams and ambitions… Now, all these years later, we are joining forces to make these dreams a reality,” he said. QC now joins management company SB Projects, who manage Quavo, and Big Machine Label on HYBE’s expansive portfolio. 

Quality Control Co-Founders Coach K & Pierre “P” Thomas Speak

HYBE’s global imprint can benefit the Quality Control brand and its artists. Pierre “P” Thomas detailed how HYBE understood the work put into the company to build it from the bottom, “and aiming sky high.” He added, “The artists of QC are our focus and their best interests will be incredibly supported with this partnership.”Coach K echoed a similar sentiment, explaining that HYBE will allow them to reach “global ambitions we’ve had in our scope since the beginning of our company.” 

Though many celebrated the deal, some criticized QC for “selling out.” P responded by stating that there’s “no value in separation.” As a leading Black-owned label, he explained that the deal only leads to more opportunities. “Stop thinking people are selling OUT. Instead, see people are selling IN and see that you are building something to create more for everybody,” he said, adding that these opportunities aren’t often provided to Black entrepreneurs regularly. “Let’s stay inspired and celebrate the blessings and leveling up and breaking of barriers,” he concluded. Check out his post above.

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Offset & Pierre “P” Thomas Reunite Backstage At The Grammys Amid Quality Control Lawsuit 

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There has been tension brewing between Offset and his former label, Quality Control, recently. The contractual dispute between Offset and Pierre “P” Thomas and Coach K further soured their relationship. However, they seem to be cordial on some sort of level. Last night, footage emerged of P and Offset walking together backstage at the Grammys. 

There isn’t much context surrounding the clip. However, a man has a hand on Offset’s shoulder as he follows behind P. Meanwhile, the rapper says something along the lines of, “Hold me down… on the red carpet.” Some fans believe the clip was taken immediately after Offset’s alleged scuffle with Quavo backstage ahead of the In Memoriam segment.

It’s surprising to see the two together, especially since P and Coach K recently responded to Offset’s lawsuit. In late August, Offset sued Quality Control for ignoring the negotiation contract that he inked in 2021. He claimed that he paid “handsomely” for his rights as a solo artist and signed directly to Capitol/Motown.

Afterward, Offset claimed he and P haven’t spoken in nearly two years while alleging that Quality Control blackballed him in the music industry. The feud came just as ‘Set begin to plot out his solo releases with singles like “54321” and “Code.” “N***as act like Im the problem I paid millions to get my rights back. N***a you blackballed me I ain’t said shit one time homie I ain’t spoke to you in 2 years now I drop and you want ya name on my credit?” Offset tweeted. Cardi B later publicly backed up her husband’s claim in a subsequent Instagram post. 

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ATLANTA, GA – NOVEMBER 02: Offset of the Group Migos and Pierre “P” Thomas attend Yo Gotti: “I Still Am” Album Release Party at Amora Lounge on November 2, 2017 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Prince Williams/WireImage)

Last week, QC formally fired back at Offset’s lawsuit in court. In a new filing, they said Offset breached their contract including a “confidentiality provision.” They said Offset violated their agreement by detailing “the terms of the Settlement Agreement in the Complaint and in social media posts, and by sharing the Settlement Agreement with various Universal Music Group executive.” Quality Control asked the judge to formally dismiss the lawsuit. They also stated that Offset isn’t the owner of the recordings that he “has made or continues to make with Motown on or after January 15, 2021.”