Why did Jay Park step down as CEO of AOMG, H1GHR MUSIC? Worried fans say 'that's crazy'
Controversial figure Jay Park sent Twitter into a meltdown after he announced the news of him stepping down as the CEO of his two music labels namely AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC. The 34-year-older rapper and entrepreneur took a little help from Instagram to drop the bomb on Thursday, December 30. Jay Park shared multiple pictures in a single post along with a lengthy caption to bid farewell from the reputed position.
The 34-year-old musician, who is of Korean descent, revealed that he might be stepping down but will continue to remain as an advisor for both the record labels. Jay had founded AOMG in 2013 individually and later founded label H1GHER MUSIC with producer Cha Cha Malone in the year 2017. Social media users flocked to Twitter as they were shocked over the rapper’s decision to step down. Many wondered why Jay Park took the call despite doing extremely well for himself.
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Why did Jay Park step down as CEO of AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC?
Jay Park in his Instagram post stated, “After a lot of thought and taking time to organize my emotions I’ve decided to step down as the CEO of AOMG and H1GHR MUSIC. I know this may be shocking to a lot of people but I will remain as an advisor for both labels and we will continue to be a family and a crew.” The singer-songwriter continued, “I want to thank all the fans that have trusted in me and supported me in all my endeavors and I hope you guys continue to support Aomg, H1ghr Music, and I and all the things we do for many years to come.”
The musician continued, “As for all the Artists and employees at AOMG and H1ghr music, I want to sincerely thank you guys for entrusting your futures at these two labels that i’ve founded and it’s really an honor to build this together and to continue to make history side by side. I don’t take it for granted for one second and it will always be near and dear to my heart” concluding, “Im not perfect but I’ve always tried my best and I will continue to try my best. I love you all. Thank you and Happy new year.” In his lengthy post on social media, Jay Park did not really shed light as to why was he hanging up his boots from the reputable position. Artistes like LeeHi, GRAY, GOT7’s Yugyeom, Simon Dominic, Code Kunst among a few others are signed to AOMG whereas, H1GHR MUSIC flaunts artistes like GroovyRoom, GOT7’s JAY B, JMIN, and pH-1 among others.
‘Couldn't imagine why he makes this decision’
Social media users praised Jay Park as a CEO and for helping independent artistes despite courting controversies for different reasons. “Back to the artist Jay Park,I can’t wait to hear new music from Jay,I hope he gets time to focus and rediscover his passion for music, he promised us an r&b album and y’all know I love me some r&b Jay. I’m ready for that baby making music”, said one user as another mentioned, “Jay Park is actually a very cool CEO. Imagine building such businesses from the ground up at such a young age.” One individual tweeted, “Damn..... i wanna know the real deal of y he is stepping down...something happened. maybe he will be back..you never know though.”
Meanwhile, one user shared, “That's crazy it's not gonna be the same and I know everyone has reasons to dislike him but we can't deny that he was a really good ceo who only wanted the best for his artist.” The next one added, “I couldn't imagine why he makes this decision because he built the company, must be something really big... and I hope they have a good ceo and don't become like the other companies.” One person said, “He has helped a lot of independent artists and they all love him as a ceo. This is a bit heartbreaking but Jwalkerz fully support his decision”, as another stated, “I need an actual reason for this tho. Is he going to be okay and happier? I hope so.” One user concluded, “Why did jay park suddenly leave his ceo position? He was doing quite alright to me.”
Back to the artist Jay Park,I can’t wait to hear new music from Jay,I hope he gets time to focus and rediscover his passion for music,he promised us an r&b album and y’all know I love me some r&b Jay 😍
— Sakura_Blossom_13 (@AN_Jell13) December 31, 2021
I’m ready for that baby making music 😏🥴 pic.twitter.com/69tApdohw9
Jay Park is actually a very cool CEO. Imagine building such businesses from the ground up at such a young age 👏👏👏 https://t.co/ypzWffjOl6
— KDramaTruth (@Truthsayer0000) December 31, 2021
damn..... i wanna know the real deal of y he is stepping down...something happened..maybe he will be back..you never know though
— tired of your shit‼️ (@JAdoreSephora) December 31, 2021
That's crazy it's not gonna be the same and I know everyone has reasons to dislike him but we can't deny that he was a really good ceo who only wanted the best for his artist
— Myranda 💖🧈 (@simpforkpop__) December 31, 2021
I couldn't imagine why he makes this decision because he built the company, must be something really big... and I hope they have a good ceo and don't become like the other companies
— claudia🤠✌🏻 (@clauuuut12) December 31, 2021
He has helped a lot of independent artists and they all love him as a ceo. This is a bit heartbreaking but Jwalkerz fully support his decision.
— Aliciaᵒᵗ⁷SawᵇᵗˢinLADec1st&2nd⁷ ⟭⟬ (@Won_Soju_) December 31, 2021
I need an actual reason for this tho. Is he going to be okay and happier? I hope so.
— 🍓Strawberry-Chan (ちゃん) (@SpriteBubbleGum) December 31, 2021
Why did jay park suddenly leave his ceo position? He was doing quite alright to me
— leesooman_babymama (@leesoomanbabyma) December 31, 2021
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