Def Jam Recordings Expands Global Reach Into China Market
Def Jam Recordings China launches in Chengdu with three local curators for global reach as the label continues its international expansion.
Accusers Say Russell Simmons Missed Settlement Deadline After Demand For $100M From HBO
Russell Simmons claimed HBO owed him millions but now faces court action from women seeking $3.4 million he allegedly owes.
Fabolous’s Old Deals Might’ve Stopped Him From Releasing Music
Fabolous has fans buzzing after revealing he spent nearly two years untangling a decades-old record deal that began in 1999 and may still be tied to Desert Storm and Def Jam.
Russell Simmons Pays Outstanding Settlements Over Sex Assault Claims
Russell Simmons quietly resolved a multi-million dollar settlement dispute with sexual misconduct accusers.
Steve Rifkind Denies Def Jam & Swizz Beatz Refused To Pay DMX’s Funeral Expenses
Steve Rifkind denied claims that Def Jam and Swizz Beatz refused to pay for DMX’s funeral, saying they covered most of the costs.
DMX’s Former Manager Uncle Ray Speaks His Untold Truth Behind X’s Funeral
In this exclusive AllHipHop interview, DMX’s uncle and former manager speaks his peace on how X’s funeral got handled.
Kevin Liles Exposes Alleged $30M “Extortion” Plot By Former Def Jam Rapper Lady Luck
Kevin Liles said he won’t pay Lady Luck’s $30 million demand and called her sexual assault allegation a false story meant to destroy his reputation.
Chuck D Tackles Ageism In Hip-Hop On New “Radio Armageddon” Album
The album, which the Public Enemy frontman describes as a “compilation of voices,” includes guest verses from Schoolly D, Phill Most Chill and many more.
EXCLUSIVE: Russell Simmons’ Move To Indonesia Just Saved Him In Court
Russell Simmons won a major legal battle after judge dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against him because he lives in Indonesia.
Jeezy Announces He’s Leaving Def Jam Ahead Of “I Might Forgive…But I Don’t Forget” Album
The departure includes a double album for fans to love.
Rick Ross Reveals He Never Touched The First Million He Got From Jay-Z At Def Jam
While a young Rick Ross had always dreamed of making a million dollars, he upped the stakes once he realized his earning potential.
Chuck D Calls For Kidd Creole’s Prison Release During “RAPAMANIA” Hip-Hop 50 Showcase
Hip-Hop celebrated its 50th anniversary on Friday (August 11) with a slew of block parties that touched every borough in New York City.
The Fat Boys To Be Inducted Into Long Island Music Hall Of Fame
Pioneering rap group. The Fat Boys will get there just due next month when they’re inducted into the Long Island Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame!
DJ Khaled Returns To Def Jam With New Executive Role At Universal Music Group
DJ Khaled left Sony Music’s Epic Records for UMG’s Def Jam Recordings, returning to a label he once worked for as an A&R.
Chuck D Sheds Light On Rick Rubin’s “I Know Nothing About Music” Claim
At one point during the Def Jam founder’s conversation with 60 Minutes, he told Anderson Cooper, “I don’t have any technical ability and I know nothing about music.”
Kanye West & G.O.O.D. Music Reportedly No Longer Part Of Def Jam
It appears the end of an era is here with the news Def Jam is no longer affiliated with Kanye West or his G.O.O.D. Music imprint.
Rick Ross Has Left Epic Records & Claims He Always Had Ownership Of His Music
Rick Ross also revealed that he has numerous “huge offers” on the table, including once from his former label, Def Jam.
Snoop Dogg Is Going Back On Death Row!
Snoop Dogg is going back to the old Snoop by releasing a new album that will take him back to his roots – Death Row Records!
Snoop Dogg Drops “The Algorithm” TrackList & Signs Benny The Butcher To Def Jam
Snoop Dogg revealed features on “The Algorithm” include Ty Dolla $ign, Redman, Method Man, Usher, Fabolous, Dave East, and Wiz Khalifa.
Def Jam Reportedly Paid DMX’s Funeral Costs
The Hip Hop legend’s recent posthumous album was released by the label.
