Jimmy Iovine to Leave Apple Music in August: Report

Music mogul Jimmy Iovine is said to leave Apple's music streaming service in August, the Billboard magazine reported on Thursday, citing sources.

Iovine is best known as the co-founder of Interscope Records, a rap music pioneer that branched out to include artists like Lady Gaga and U2.

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Iovine's departure is likely timed to his Apple shares fully vesting, according to the report.

"It is unclear whether Apple might replace Iovine, who never took a specific title at the company," the report added.

The former Interscope CEO joined Apple in 2014 after the iPhone maker bought Beats Electronics, the audio technology firm co-founded by influential hip-hop producer Dr Dre and Iovine, for $3 billion (roughly Rs. 19,000 crores).

Apple declined to comment.

The company told Billboard in September it had 30 million Apple Music subscribers.

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