Samsung’s pact with Jay-Z, however, came together in less than a month, and was brokered directly by Samsung chief marketing officer Todd Pendleton, Roc Nation’s Jay Brown and John Meneilly ...

Given the choice, would you take $500,000 or have lunch with JAY-Z? The rap icon sat down with ... and there’s the blueprint," he added, referencing the title of his iconic 2001 album.