Def Jam

10 best hip-hop record labels of all time

Most hip-hop record labels were formed out of necessity. Before the major labels fully understood how to market and sell hip-hop music, artists needed a

RZA denies owing dutch singer

Wu-Tang Clan superproducer RZA can’t seem to avoid lawsuits. In late 2012, a Dutch singer named Thea Van Seijen filed a lawsuit against the Wu

“Q-Tip Slams Trinidad James Signing”

The signing of Atlanta rapper Trinidad James sparked outrage in some hip hop circles. The “All Gold Everything” rapper inked a deal with Def Jam

Asher Roth is mad: 10 major label rappers who had minor-level careers

Asher Roth was riding high off the success of his single “I Love College” back in 2009, and after signing with Universal/Motown, he released his debut album, Asleep In the Bread Aisle. But since signing with Def Jam, his sophomore album has yet to be released and he complained in a recent interview about his experiences with huge labels.