Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications

The co-founder of the social media platform, Twitter, Jack Dorsey has a financial tech firm named Block. A recent report by Fortune has revealed that the company has warned employees not to discuss one of its board members, Brooklyn recording artist JAY-Z.

Three Block employees have confirmed that the staff has been given “stern warnings” from management that there should be no mention of Shawn Corey Carter AKA JAY-Z. According to the sources, he can’t be mentioned on anything internal from the company such as email or Slack. The report was given anonymously due to them not being allowed to speak on such matters.

When asked about the rumored “warning,” a spokeswoman for the tech company declined to comment on what is being reported. But, it was recently announced that there were layoffs at Tidal, which was once owned by the Brooklyn rapper. Fortune previously reported that Dorsey expressed that the music streaming platform will be operated “like a startup again.”

“So we’re going to part ways with a number of folks on our team,” Dorsey wrote in a letter to the staff. “We’re going to lead with engineering and design, and remove the product management and product marketing functions entirely. We’re reducing the size of our design team and foundational roles supporting TIDAL, and we will consider reducing engineering over the next few weeks as we have more clarity around leadership going forward.”

After the warning issued to Block employees, Dorsey led a virtual all hands meeting. Typically, employees are allowed to ask questions, sometimes anonymously if they wanted but was not given that option this time around, according to sources.

Due to the legal troubles that Diddy is currently involved with, as JAY-Z is a close associate of the imprisoned entertainment mogul, Block employees purportedly have questions about the connection and how it affects the “Hard Knock Life” recording artist.

Employees Of Jack Dorsey’s Block Purportedly Told Not To Mention JAY-Z In Company Communications