4 things you didn’t know about Big K.R.I.T.
Big K.R.I.T will appear on the cover of this week’s edition of rolling out. During his interview, he revealed several things about his life that
November 17, 2014
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Big K.R.I.T will appear on the cover of this week’s edition of rolling out. During his interview, he revealed several things about his life that
Rapper Lil Durk was arrested on gun charges earlier this week for the third time in three years. Police investigating a homicide came to the
[jwplatform lMId6E1l] Take a look at some super cool behind-the-scenes moments from our exclusive cover shoot with Def Jam beauty Teyana Taylor. Her cover with
[jwplatform jQRHF46a] Teyana Taylor has always known how to turn heads when it comes to her sense of style. So when it was time for
Def Jam’s recent 30th anniversary concert was one for the record books, as artists old and new came through to pay homage to the legendary
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Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin are both featured in a special edition of Noisey’s Back & Forth series that focuses on the 30th Anniversary of the legendary Def Jam Recordings
August Alsina is bringing R&B back to the forefront. The young New Orleans-raised vocalist proved his worth by scoring the top spot on the R&B/hip-hop
Rapper Trinidad James broke the news last night that he has been dropped by Def Jam Recordings. The “All Gold Everything” rapper was a sensation at the tail end of 2012 and in early 2013 on the strength of that one hit, but no follow up single made an impression.
Def Jam helped birth and cultivate hip-hop as we know it today. Having a major hand in the careers of many great entertainers is a
Pop superstar Rihanna has departed her longtime label, Def Jam Recordings. The singer released all seven of her albums on the powerhouse label, but has now reportedly signed with Jay Z’s Roc Nation as an artist. Jay signed Rihanna to Def Jam when he was label president in 2005. Her latest Def Jam release was 2012’s Unapologetic. Jay formed Roc Nation in 2009 and Rihanna split from her former manager, Marc Jordan, and inked a deal with Roc Nation’s management team in 2010.
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Story by A.R. Shaw Images by DeWayne Rogers Life appears to be good for August Alsina. While being photographed in a dilapidated area on the
August Alsina isn’t the stereotypical contemporary R&B star. The New Orleans native doesn’t just sing about romantic love and loss, he sings story songs about his hardscrabble upbringing and the street lifestyle he’s seen in his city. And for the 21-year old Def Jam artist, he’s happy to do something that sets him apart from the pack of current R&B mainstays.
The West is beyond back, it’s thriving in a myriad of styles. In the case of the Compton-born rhymer Y.G., it’s the unapologetic gangsta-ism that made Los Angeles rap so famous a generation ago.
Historic label Def Jam, current home to artists such as Kanye West, Rihanna and Rick Ross, is celebrating its 30th year in business this year.
Rapper/actor LL Cool J appeared on “Jimmy Kimmel Live” this week, and the star shared the story of his mother, a demo, and how a tax refund helped him get the tape recorded. LL says his mom saw how dejected he became after his earlier demo recordings were rejected, so she took matters into her own hands.
The-Dream used Instagram to announce that he’s no longer a part of the Def Jam family where he released four albums, his latest being “IV Play” in
Teenage rapper Lil Durk seems to have joined the growing number of frustrated artists signed to Def Jam.
Amina Buddafly, is one of the newest cast members on VH1’s Love and Hip Hop NY. A solo artist on the show with a love
