Akin Aliu on Life as a CAA Agent, Representing Ciara, and the “Rich Paul Rule”

Akin Aliu, Music Touring Agent at the Creative Artists Agency, came on the pod to talk about the BET Awards, representing Ciara, Freddie Gibbs, and Becky G, the NCAA’s “Rich Paul Rule,” and why big-time agents break out on their own. 

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | SoundCloud | YouTube | RSS

Host: Dan Runcie, @RuncieDan, trapital.co

Guest: Akin Aliu, @caamusic

Links referenced:

• Article: Why Choosing the Right Concert Venue Matters - Trapital
• Article: Why Cardi B Doesn’t Need to Go On Tour - Trapital
• ESPN: NCAA amend “Rich Paul Rule” amid blowback

Hip-hop’s influence continues to grow. Take your insights to the next level. Become a Trapitalist.