Wassim Slaiby
Wassim Joseph Slaiby (Arabic: وسيم صليبي; born November 16, 1979), better known as Sal (usually stylized in all caps), is a Lebanese-Canadian music industry executive, talent manager, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. He is the co-founder and current CEO of XO Records, and the co-manager of the label's primary artist, singer the Weeknd. He also manages other artists on the label, including singer Black Atlass and rappers Belly and Nav. In addition, Slaiby is the founder and CEO of Universal Arabic Music, in partnership with Universal Music Group and Republic Records.
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| Born | Wassim Joseph Slaiby November 16, 1979 |
| Other names | Sal, Tony Sal |
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| Years active | 2002–present |
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| Known for | Manager of The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Nicki Minaj, Diddy, French Montana, Bebe Rexha, Ty Dolla Sign, Belly, Nav, Sabrina Claudio, Brandy, Ali Gatie, Massari, M.I.A., Metro Boomin, London On Da Track, Nasri, Shenseea, Swedish House Mafia, Christine and the Queens |
| Title | CEO and co-founder of XO CEO and founder of Universal Arabic Music |
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| Children | 3 |
Slaiby is also the founder of his management company SALXCO, through which he also manages artists such as Doja Cat, Bebe Rexha, Nicki Minaj, Sean "Diddy" Combs, French Montana, M.I.A., Swedish House Mafia, Ty Dolla Sign, Brandy, Sabrina Claudio, Christine and the Queens and Nasri. He also manages producers and songwriters, including Jason "DaHeala" Quenneville, DannyBoyStyles, Metro Boomin, Breyan Isaac, London On Da Track, Rob Knox, Harry Fraud, and Fabian Marasciullo. Slaiby was the co-founder of CP Music Group, as well as a partner in the Maverick consortium.