South African music sensation Tyla has personally put an end to one of the biggest rumours surrounding her career, making it clear that she has not signed with Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Cape {town} Etc reports.
The Grammy-winning singer addressed the speculation herself through a brief but direct message on her Instagram Stories, later sharing it to her feed as fans continued to debate her next career move.
“I’m not signed to Roc Nation,” Tyla wrote.
The short statement immediately silenced days of online speculation, with many fans believing the singer had joined the influential entertainment company ahead of the release of her second studio album.
Rather than allowing the rumour to dominate headlines, Tyla quickly shifted the focus back to what matters most—her music.
Her highly anticipated sophomore album, APOP, is scheduled for release on 24 July, marking the next chapter in a career that has already seen her become one of South Africa’s biggest global music exports.
Excitement around the project has been steadily building following the release of Is It Love, while her collaboration with Swedish pop star Zara Larsson, She Did It Again, has given fans another glimpse of the musical direction she is taking.
The upcoming album is expected to continue the signature blend of Amapiano, Afropop, R&B and pop that helped propel her self-titled debut to international success and earned her a Grammy Award.
Tyla’s rise has been nothing short of remarkable. After breaking through globally with chart-topping hits and becoming one of the most recognisable faces in African music, every career move she makes attracts intense interest from fans and the music industry alike.
That attention likely fuelled the Roc Nation rumours, but Tyla’s response leaves little room for doubt.
With the speculation now behind her, attention turns fully to APOP, a release many fans believe could further cement her place among the world’s leading pop stars.
As the countdown to 24 July continues, Tyla appears determined to let the music speak louder than the rumours.
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