Hip-hop

Scion, a joint venture between Jay-Z and Iconix, recently announced that they have acquired Artful Dodger clothing for $15 million in cash. Artful Dodger is an apparel brand founded by designer Scott Langton, sold in boutiques and in the United Kingdom and US. “Artful Dodger is an incredible brand with a lot of room for growth and Scott Langton is a visionary designer,” Jay-Z said in a statement. “They represent what's next and new in fashion and we are glad to have both the brand and Scott as a part of our family.” It was rumored that Jay-Z was looking at buying Crooks and Castles for $4 million before this news was released.