YK Osiris Gets Emotional After Releasing First Independent Song
YK sheds tears of freedom.
Def Jam Recordings
Kodak Black, Westside Gunn, Smino and More - New Hip-Hop Projects
A major release week for hip-hop to wrap up October.
October 2022 New Music Releases
October is packed with highly anticipated drops from some heavy hitters in hip-hop.
Def Jam is the Most Successful Hip-Hop Label of All Time
Def Jam leads the way, followed by Young Money Entertainment, Roc-A-Fella, Jive and Bad Boy.
Happy Birthday, Rick Rubin!
Today, March 10, is the birthday of legendary record producer and Def Jam Recordings co-founder Rick Rubin.
Def Jam Promotes Rob Caiaffa To Vice President Of Marketing
Def Jam Recordings' Senior Director of Marketing & Development, Rob Caiaffa, has just been promoted to Vice President of Marketing. Earlier today Chris Atlas, Def Jam's Executive Vice President of Marketing, announced Caiaffa will now be responsible for the creation, development, and execution of marketing strategies on behalf of a select roster of Def Jam artists.
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YG Confirms Signing To Young Jeezy’s CTE World Imprint
Former XXL Freshman YG revealed some big news last night after a performance, when he caught up with DJ Bootleg Kev. In the exclusive interview, the two discuss label woes, DJ Mustard's rapid ascent to fame and YG's current street anthem "You Broke...
Lil Durk Goes From Glory Boy To Coke Boy
Lil Durk Goes From Glory Boy To Coke Boy
Q-Tip Signs to Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music
Tip's first project through the venture with G.O.O.D. and Def Jam Recordings is slated to drop early 2013...
Ghostface Killah Sues Universal
Ghostface believes UMG owes him money for allegedly violating his contract...
Wax, Danny Brown Sign Record Deals
Wax joins Def Jam, while Danny Brown inks with independent label, Fool's Gold...
Mark DiDia Named New EVP of Island Records
A month after Jermaine Dupri was fired, Island Records appoints Mark DiDia as the new executive vice president...