Def Jam Records are shifting around their team a lot in 2013. Coming off the departure of Joie Manda and Senior Vice President of A&R Sha ...

Yesterday (May 13), it was announced that Michael Clervoix—better known as Sha Money XL—officially left his post as SVP of A&R for Island Def Jam ...

Earlier today, Kanye West sent the Internets into a frenzy when he mysteriously sent out a Tweet that read "June Eighteen." Although a number of ...

One of XXL's most anticipated members of the 2013 Freshman class is embarking on new tour. Visionary Music Group honcho and recent Def Jam Records signee Logic will ...

Fresh of his recent appearance on XXL's Freshman Class of 2013 cover, Maryland rapper Logic has signed with Def Jam Records. HipHopDX reports that the Visionary Music ...

In this podcast, XXL Editor-in-Chief Vanessa Satten & Lifestyle Editor Ralph Bristout talk XXL Freshmen, Smokers' Club and go behind the rap game with insiders ...

The founder/creative director of By Any Means on his humble beginnings, his nonstop grind and working with Nas, Sylvia Rhone and Fabolous...

Trinidad Jame$ continues to get hotter, whether you like it or not. Last night Jame$ was a special guest at Power 106’s Cali Christmas concert. ...

Ever since Lyor Cohen left his post at Warner Music Group, rumor abound regarding his next destination. Sony Music Group? A management company backed by his ...