Quality Control co-founder Pierre Thomas hospitalised after heart attack
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Quality Control co-founder Pierre "P" Thomas has been hospitalised after suffering a heart attack, with a representative confirming to Variety that he is "alive and currently hospitalized receiving medical care." The statement follows initial reports from TMZ, which said Thomas is being monitored in the intensive care unit of a Las Vegas hospital; his team has asked for privacy for him and his family while he recovers.
Thomas co-founded the Atlanta-based Quality Control in 2013 with Kevin "Coach K" Lee, building it into one of hip-hop's most influential labels and management companies, home to acts including Migos, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, City Girls and Rich the Kid, as well as numerous athlete clients. The company was acquired by Hybe America, then led by Scooter Braun, in 2023 in a deal reportedly worth around $300 million in cash and stock; Braun stepped down as Hybe America's CEO in July 2025.
- Quality Control's Pierre "P" Thomas hospitalised after a heart attack
- Rep confirms he is alive; being monitored in a Las Vegas ICU
- Co-founded Quality Control in 2013, home to Migos, Lil Baby, City Girls
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Quality Control is an Atlanta record label and management company that Pierre "P" Thomas set up in 2013 with Kevin "Coach K" Lee. It grew into one of the most influential companies in hip-hop, working with artists such as Migos, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, City Girls and Rich the Kid, alongside various sports stars.
In 2023 the company was bought by Hybe America, part of the South Korean music group behind acts like BTS, in a deal reported to be worth around $300 million. Hybe America was then run by Scooter Braun, who left the role as its chief executive in July 2025.
Thomas is now said to be hospitalised in Las Vegas after a heart attack, with his representatives confirming he is receiving medical care and asking for privacy for him and his family.
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Originally published by Variety as “Quality Control Co-Founder Pierre ‘P’ Thomas Hospitalized After Suffering Heart Attack”.