Cyrus Langhorne
West Coast radio personality Big Boy has reportedly been sued by the station that hired him years ago for a breach of contract.
According to reports, Emmis Radio has gone directly at Big Boy’s pockets.
The suit seeks millions of dollars in damages as well as preliminary and permanent injunctions to block BIG BOY from joining competitor iHEARTMEDIA, and EMMIS has requested a hearing on the motions before BIG BOY’s contract expires on FEBRUARY 28th. The release says that “EMMIS first discovered ALEXANDER, 45, working as a body guard more than 20 years ago, and has invested substantially over the years in helping him develop into the star that he is today.” (All Access)
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Emmis also slammed Big Boy for going to its direct competition.
“Despite acknowledging EMMIS’ matching offer,” the release adds, “ALEXANDER turned his back on his radio home of more than 20 years and plans to move to a LOS ANGELES-area radio station operated by iHEARTMEDIA, which would immediately launch a new format as a director competitor to EMMIS.” Rumors in LOS ANGELES are swirling about a possible rebranding and repositioning of Urban AC/Rhythmic Oldies KHHT (HOT 92.3), possibly with the return of the slogan “THE BEAT.” (All Access)
Emmis Chairman Jeff Smulyan released a statement on the situation.
“BIG BOY has been a beloved member of the EMMIS family for more than two decades, and we are particularly dismayed by his breach after we agreed to meet the iHEART terms. I am personally saddened by his actions and the impact they will have on our brand and our people.” (Statement)
So they think they own him? They need to get over themselves. Let that man grow. 20 years at Power 106 is time served.
how dare he want to do more for himself….how can he do that when we paid him a percentage of what he generated for the company…sounds like masters mad !!! they be like (Told you not to let them read….)
Everybody is leaving Emmis for Iheart…Angie Martinez to Power 105. I still dont understand why Nessa joined Hot 97 instead of being heard on 20 stations smh stupid
so does emmis not have national sations like i heart radio? this industry stuff is confusing. I live in florida and we just started getting the breakfast club and i know that is NY based. Does hot 97 not have national shows
No they are for the given areas like 107.9 you won’t hear that in Miami it’s in Cleveland
If this isn’t modern day slavery on a commercialized level, then we don’t know what to say.
There is so much wrong with their statement that I didn’t even know where to begin. But, if I were the owner, co-owner or shareholder of this company, I would be deeply embarrassed right now. Deeply.
The sad part is they are most likely emboldened to be this forthcoming because he is a brother. I don’t think they would write that shit with a straight face if he weren’t.