Jeremy Geffen (December 29, 1977 – August 22, 2018) was an American entrepreneur, third generation entertainment executive, and the president & CEO of Creative Rights Group, which he founded in 2014 in Los Angeles. He was also the founder and president of Geffen Management Group, which manages music artists, actors, and celebrity estates.
Jeremy Geffen
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Born
December 29, 1977
Died
August 22, 2018 (aged 40)
Nationality
American
Alma mater
University of Southern California
Occupation
President & CEO of the Creative Rights Group
Geffen was a graduate of Ojai Valley School in Ojai, California and Birmingham High School in Van Nuys, California in 1991.[1] He had a bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Southern California.[citation needed]
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Early life and career Edit
Jeremy Nathaniel Geffen was the son of Jo-Ann Geffen, a music executive and manager to Lionel Richie and the Commodores during the group's earlier days.
During college, Geffen worked in the mail room at the talent agency William Morris and later found himself working with the Wright Entertainment Group, where he worked with talents such as Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears.
He later became a Talent Manager for Lindsay Scott Management, working with notable acts including; Meta World Peace (formerly known as Ron Artest), Christina Milian, Sean “Diddy” Combs, Sisqo, Dru Hill, and more.[2]
He eventually founded Jeremy Geffen Entertainment, where he managed artists including Robin Gibb, Smokey Robinson, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, and the rap group, D-12. Geffen sold Jeremy Geffen Entertainment to Sanctuary Management.[3]
Later ventures Edit
Geffen Management Group Edit
After leaving Sanctuary Management, Geffen[4] presided over Geffen Management Group, developing top talent such as Jacob Latimore, an American singer, rapper, and actor, as well as Smokey Robinson, a Rock ’n’ Roll Hall of Fame singer and songwriter.[5]
GMG also manages the estate of the late singer/songwriter Marvin Gaye.
Creative Rights Group Edit
Geffen[6] was also the President and CEO of the Creative Rights Group, a company he created to ensure the legacy of performing artists. With physical music sales continuing to decline and streaming media companies like Pandora and Spotify continuing to grow, Creative Rights Group works with the estate of multiple artists to facilitates the recapture of copyrights and/or the uniquely custom-crafted monetization and marketing of a songwriters’ assets.[7] This work ensures that artists maintain ownership and receive fair compensation for their work.
Sexual assault charges and conviction Edit
In March 2008, Geffen was arrested by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of three sexual assaults involving two 16-year-old girls.[8][9][10] He accepted a plea agreement, pled guilty and completed his sentence.[11]
Philanthropy Edit
Geffen was primarily a supporter of weSpark Cancer Support Center, but contributed to numerous other non-profits and causes. He also volunteered with Project Angel Food.
Death Edit
Geffen died of a suspected drug overdose on August 22, 2018.[12] He was 40.
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