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Lyor Cohen to Manage Kanye West?Lyor Cohen to Manage Kanye West?The former Warner and Def Jam exec is rumored to become Kanye West's next manager...JaysonJayson
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Disturbing Tha Peace and Island Def Jam Sued for Playaz Circle LogoDisturbing Tha Peace and Island Def Jam Sued for Playaz Circle LogoThe rap duo 2 Chainz was part of allegedly used the name and logo without permission...XXL StaffXXL Staff
2 Chainz Debuts at No. 1 on Billboard with Based on a T.R.U. Story2 Chainz has a successful first week on the charts as his solo debut Based on a T.R.U. Story sold almost 150,000 units...XXL StaffXXL Staff
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Young Jeezy Becomes The Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic RecordsYoung Jeezy Becomes The Senior VP of A&R at Atlantic RecordsIt's a go for Snow with his new executive seat at Atlantic...mlelinwallamlelinwalla
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Seven Minutes with Lil ReeseSeven Minutes with Lil ReeseThe 19-year-old MC talks signing with Def Jam, Don't Like mixtape and longtime friendship with Chief Keef...XXL StaffXXL Staff
Big K.R.I.T., Live From The UndergroundBig K.R.I.T., Live From The UndergroundAfter a string of acclaimed free releases, Big K.R.I.T. again delivers on his official debut album, Live From The Underground...XXL StaffXXL Staff