Complex Magazine and Smirnoff Vodka Presents 100 Bold Moves. A look at the boldest moments in sports, business, fashion, celebrity and music.
With one remaining album under with Def Jam, Hov bought out his contract and started the Roc Nation imprint in a $150 million deal with Live Nation, the first time a superstar rapper had opted out of the traditional industry framework. He didn't get dropped. He dropped the label.
Chappelle's Show was just about the biggest and best show in the world, when Dave Chappelle walked out on production in May 2005 and sought refuge in South Africa. He didn't like the direction the controversial show was going, and turned down a $55 million contract for the third and fourth seasons. Dave and his family now reside in the quiet town of Yellow Springs, OH.
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