In a controversial legal maneuver, Russell Simmons, the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, is attempting to have a sexual assault lawsuit dismissed by claiming he
Def Jam artist TA Thomas‘ latest two singles, “Angry” and “Risky” were influenced by being from Mississippi and attending Jackson State University.
In a significant shift within the music industry, Kevin Liles, the co-founder and CEO of 300 Entertainment, has announced his departure from the label he
Rap pioneer Bo$$, who was the first female to be signed to Def Jam in the 1990s, has passed away. She was 54.
Imagine starting a lucrative new career and being so financially comfortable that you barely bother to keep up with the big paydays that you receive.
Jay-Z used to have to try to persuade his daughter Blue Ivy that she has “cool” parents. The 53-year-old rapper has Blue, 11, and 5-year-old
This summer, West Coast fashion is taking over with the day party looks. While some people are focusing on channeling different eras of fashion, others
Def Jam hosted a party on June 24 in Los Angeles. The major label hosted many artists at the event as well. Stars in attendance
Hip-hop artist Young Devyn demonstrates conflict resolution and more with another female hip-hop artist being signed to the legendary label Def Jam at the ‘I
The police in suburban Atlanta have issued an arrest warrant for the suspect in the shooting death of rapper Trouble. He was 34 years old.
Detroit’s finest Big Sean made a shocking announcement on Friday, Oct. 29 when he revealed that he was no longer signed to Ye West’s label
Much like how the Kanye West album was finalized, the highly ballyhooed Donda was released under a shroud of confusion, contention and prickly feelings. First
DMX‘s record company paid for his funeral. The rapper and actor tragically died in April at the age of 50, a week after he was
Actress and singer Teyana Taylor recently appeared on New England Patriots star quarterback Cam Newton’s new weekly talk show on BET.com, “Sip N’ Smoke,” where
DMX’s memorial service will be held Saturday, April 24, at Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York. The Ruff Ryder rapper died on April 9, 2021,
The iconic LL Cool J has been on the ballot to be elected into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame six times, but the
It appears mega-producer Rick Rubin actually has more than 99 problems. Rubin, best known for producing some music’s biggest hits like Jay-Z’s, “99 Problems,” is
Teyana Taylor brought in 2019 with a show to remember. Taylor’s first show of 2019 took place at Utopia in Atlanta where she brought in
With little notice, Vince Staples returned this month with his fifth studio album, FM!, surprising fans. This year has been one of the best years for quality
Iggy Azalea has parted ways with Island Records. Just nine months after leaving Def Jam for Island, Iggy has revealed the she is “officially unsigned”
