Why The Smiths Do Business With Jay-Z: Jada Tells All

Remember when we said the Smiths are linking up with the Carters? We weren’t kidding. Recently, Jada Pinkett-Smith opened up about her plans with husband, Will Smith and new business partner, Jay-Z: forming a film company. Jada talks about why the Smiths decided to work with Jay-Z:

“He’s very professional, he’s a good partner, and we are about to do a movie with him, the ‘Annie’ joint with Willow [Smith], so he’s a good partner.”

The movie “Annie” will not be their first project. Jada Pinkett Smith was also the co-producer of the Broadway play “Fela” along with husband, Will Smith and Jay-Z. And before that, Jay-Z took their daughter Willow Smith, under his wing through the mogul’s recording company: Roc Nation. [Read other business by Jay-Z]
Jada shared her ways in doing business and how to partner up with people.

“You know, we just have great teams and we have great partnership. It’s all about partnering. And that’s the thing that I’ve learned about being in this business.You can’t expect to do great things by yourself that you have to be able to partner up with people.
I think, especially for African Americans to understand that particular component, because we’re always thinking ‘I want to do it myself.’ I’ve learned that in this business and in life, it’s about choosing really fantastic strong partners that can come into the game with you and make things happen with you.”

Sounds like she’s really making things happen. Aside from the movie, the play, Jada and Jay-Z also co-own Carol’s Daughter along with Jimmy Iovine, Tommy Mottola, Steve Stoute and others.

Are you excited to see what else is coming up from the Smiths and the Carters’ partnership?