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Roc Nation asks court to hold CEO's daughter in contempt over social media threats

Roc Nation asks court to hold CEO's daughter in contempt over social media threats

Express Tribune16-07-2025
Roc Nation is urging a Florida court to hold Demoree Hadley, daughter of Roc Nation CEO Desiree Perez, in contempt for violating a special court order tied to an ongoing legal battle.
The motion follows an explosive online interview that allegedly led to thousands of threats targeting Perez and her legal team.
Hadley filed a lawsuit in May 2025, accusing her mother and Roc Nation of orchestrating an involuntary psychiatric commitment under Florida's Baker and Marchman Acts. In response, Roc Nation obtained a court order restricting public comments from Hadley and her husband.
Despite the gag order, Hadley appeared in an interview with YouTuber Tasha K. The video, later posted to Instagram, reportedly violated the court's order. Hadley claimed the video was automatically posted when Tasha K added her as a collaborator, and that she removed it promptly. Roc Nation rejected the explanation, insisting the post was deliberate and meant to stir public opinion.
'The video created a firestorm,' Roc Nation stated in court filings, adding that Perez and her attorneys have received thousands of threatening messages since the interview's release. The company contends that the couple's social media activity has led to a hostile environment, making it unsafe for multiple defendants and their legal counsel.
Nicki Minaj has also entered the conversation, publicly supporting Hadley and accusing Roc Nation of employing similar tactics against her.
Roc Nation is now asking the court to hold Hadley in contempt, which could lead to legal sanctions. The court has yet to rule on the request.
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