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Geffen was the President and CEO of the Creative Rights Group, a company he founded in 2014 to monetize copyrights and assets on behalf of performing artists. The Creative Rights Group handled over $150 million for clients including [[Smoky Robinson]] and [[The Isley Brothers]].<ref name="BB20180823" /> |
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Geffen was the President and CEO of the Creative Rights Group, a company he founded in 2014 to ensure the legacy of performing artists. With physical music sales continuing to decline and [[Comparison of on-demand music streaming services|streaming media]] companies like [[Pandora Radio|Pandora]] and [[Spotify]] continuing to grow, Creative Rights Group also works with the estates of artists to facilitate the recapture of copyrights and marketing of songwriters' assets.<ref name="NE20180208">{{Cite news |url=https://www.nationalenquirer.com/celebrity/how-jeremy-geffen-and-creative-rights-group-are-preserving-musical-legacies |title=How Jeremy Geffen and Creative Rights Group Are Preserving Musical Legacies |date=February 8, 2018 |work=National Enquirer |access-date=2018-05-07}}</ref> This work ensures that artists maintain ownership and receive fair compensation for their work. |
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== Sexual assault charges and conviction == |
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Jeremy Nathaniel Geffen | |
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| Born | December 29, 1972 New York City, NY |
| Died | August 22, 2018 (aged 45) Los Angeles, CA |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | University of Southern California |
| Occupation | President & CEO of the Creative Rights Group |
Jeremy Nathaniel Geffen (December 29, 1972 – August 22, 2018) was an American entrepreneur, third generation entertainment executive, and the president and CEO of Creative Rights Group, which he founded in 2014 in Los Angeles. He was also the founder and president of Geffen Management Group, which manages music artists, actors, and celebrity estates.
Geffen was a graduate of Ojai Valley School in Ojai, California and Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California in 1991.[1] He had a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Southern California.[citation needed]
Early life and career
Geffen was born in New York City on December 29, 1972,[2][1][3][4][5] the son of Jo-Ann Geffen, a music executive and manager of Lionel Richie and the Commodores during the group's earlier days.[6]
During college, Geffen worked in the mail room at the William Morris Agency and was later with the Wright Entertainment Group, working with musicians including Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
He later became a talent manager for Lindsay Scott Management, working with notable acts including Metta World Peace (Ron Artest), Christina Milian, Sean Combs, Sisqó, and Dru Hill.[7]
He eventually founded Jeremy Geffen Entertainment, where he managed artists including Robin Gibb, Smokey Robinson, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and the rap group, D12. Geffen sold Jeremy Geffen Entertainment to Sanctuary Management.[8]
Later ventures
Geffen Management Group
After leaving Sanctuary Management, Geffen[9] presided over Geffen Management Group, representing talent including Smokey Robinson and Jacob Latimore.[10]
Creative Rights Group
Geffen was the President and CEO of the Creative Rights Group, a company he founded in 2014 to monetize copyrights and assets on behalf of performing artists. The Creative Rights Group handled over $150 million for clients including Smoky Robinson and The Isley Brothers.[11]
Sexual assault charges and conviction
In March 2008, Geffen was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of three sexual assaults involving two 16-year-old girls.[3][12][13] He accepted a plea agreement on October 7, 2008, and was sentenced to five years of probation.[14]
Death
Geffen died on August 22, 2018, at age 45.[11][3][2][4] The coroner ruled the death as accidental, due to "acute fentanyl-cocaine-ethanol-methamphetamine-methylenedioxymethamphetamine toxicity".[15]
References
- ^ a b Tomahawk Vol. 37, 1991. Van Nuys, CA: Birmingham High School. 1991.
- ^ a b "Jeremy Geffen Obituary - Los Angeles, California | Legacy.com". Legacy.com. Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b c Leovy, Jill (March 15, 2008). "Music manager is arrested in sex cases". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
- ^ a b "All results for Jeremy Nathaniel Geffen in U.S. Public Records Index - MyHeritage". www.myheritage.com. Public records via My Heritage Ltd. Retrieved October 30, 2018.
This collection is an index of names, addresses, phone numbers, and possible relatives of people who resided in the United States between 1970 and 2010. These records were generated from telephone directories, property tax assessments, credit applications, voter registration lists and other records available to the public.
- ^ "Find a Service, Grave or Obituary". sgo.forestlawn.com. Forest Lawn Memorial-Park Association. Retrieved October 31, 2018.
Years:1972-2018
- ^ http://www.chickensoup.com/biography/41231/jo-ann-geffen
- ^ "Jeremy Geffen: A True Hollywood Success Story". RadarOnline. February 1, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Hollywood Legacy: Jeremy Geffen Leaves his Mark on Hollywood". OK! Magazine. February 6, 2018. Retrieved March 26, 2018.
- ^ "Jeremy Geffen (@JeremyGeffen1) | Twitter". twitter.com. Retrieved May 25, 2018.
- ^ "Jeremy Geffen Shares His Expertise On How To Succeed In The Music Business". Radar Online. April 5, 2018. Retrieved April 17, 2018.
- ^ a b Stutz, Colin (August 23, 2018). "Jeremy Geffen, Artist Manager & Creative Rights Group Founder, Dies at 40". Billboard. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "7 Hip-Hop Managers Charged with Worse Crimes than Kanye's". Flavorwire. May 19, 2009. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "News : D12 Manager Arrested & Charged With Rape". February 6, 2010. Retrieved August 24, 2018.
- ^ "Days After His Death, Jeremy Geffen's Heinous Sexual Assault Crimes Come to Light". digitalmusicnews.com. August 29, 2018. Retrieved August 29, 2018.
- ^ "Case Detail – Medical Examiner-Coroner". Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner. Retrieved November 6, 2018.