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De La Soul, Prince Paul, PMD & More Show Out For “The Sixth Borough” Tribeca Premiere

By: Kyle EusticeCategory: ExclusivesJune 15, 2025

EXCLUSIVE: Def Jam Recordings’ first president, Bill Stephney, EPMD’s Parish Smith and The Bomb Squad’s Keith Shocklee were among the many attendees.

Kevin Liles Sued For Sexual Assault By Former Def Jam Employee—He Responds

By: London JennnCategory: NewsFebruary 28, 2025

A former Def Jam employee has sued Kevin Liles, alleging he assaulted her during his tenure as President of the label in the early 2000s.

Ja Rule, Def Jam, Kanye West & More Mourn Irv Gotti’s Death

By: London JennnCategory: NewsFebruary 6, 2025

Irv Gotti, the legendary Hip-Hop producer and Murder Inc. co-founder has passed away at the age of 54 after suffering a stroke.

Benny The Butcher Fires Back At Online “Nerds” Over Def Jam Comments

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsJanuary 10, 2024

The Buffalo-bred MC has a new label home for his next LP.

Wale Drops “Max Julien” Single After Signing With Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsOctober 20, 2023

Listen to the DMV representative’s latest track.

Def Jam Signs Digital Avatar Group The Whales

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsFebruary 9, 2023

A full-length project is on the way.

Big K.R.I.T. Explains Why Artists Should Unionize

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 28, 2022

The southern emcee suggests OGs should unlock information about the entertainment business.

“Hrs & Hrs” Singer Muni Long Inks Deal With Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 22, 2022

The hitmaker’s Supergiant Records partners with the legendary label.

Snoop Dogg Talks Signing Benny The Butcher To Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsMarch 7, 2022

The rap legend also discusses owning Death Row albums.

Snoop Dogg Releases Star-Studded ‘Algorithm’ Compilation Album

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsNovember 19, 2021

Watch the “Go To War” music video featuring BLXST.

2 Chainz Talks Possibly Renegotiating His Record Deal With Def Jam

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsNovember 16, 2020

The ATL representative also chats about Kanye and Wayne’s support for Trump.

Jeezy Re-Ups With Def Jam & Signs On As Senior Advisor For The Label

By: Yohance Kyles (@HUEYmixwitRILEY)Category: NewsNovember 13, 2020

Is the rap veteran the hardest working man in Hip Hop?

EXCLUSIVE: Def Jam Records Re-Signs LL Cool J To Iconic Label

By: IllseedCategory: ExclusivesSeptember 20, 2019

LL Cool J is back on the label that made him and the label he helped make.

#AHHPowerfulWomen: Def Jam’s Leesa Brunson Shares How to Achieve Happiness at Work and Life

By: Antonice J. - @MsJalene_Category: FeaturesMarch 9, 2017

You know when you meet someone, and you are not totally sure if they are being their true selves? With Ms. Leesa Brunson, you know exactly who you are speaking to and have no choice but to love and respect the honesty she brings to the table. Keeping it real, working hard, trusting the journey […]