VIDEO: DJ Khaled Sets The Bar High For Himself On Upcoming Album “Kiss The Ring”
VIDEO INTERVIEW: ONE MORE HIT FROM DJ KHALED AND WE ALL MIGHT HAVE TO “KISS THE RING”

MMG’s Gunplay Inks Solo Deal With Def Jam Records
(AllHipHop News) Following his appearance on stage with the Maybach Music Group during the 2012 BET Awards on Sunday night (July 1), Miami native Gunplay has officially inked a solo record deal with Def Jam Records. Ross, a longtime friend of Gunplay, announced the deal this afternoon when he tweeted, “Breaking News!!!! @GUNPLAYMMG just signed Big […]

Chicago Rapper Lil Reese Inks Def Jam Deal
CHICAGO RAPPER LIL REESE ENDS UP ON DEF JAM THANKS TO PRODUCER NO I.D.!
Big K.R.I.T.'s "Live From the Underground" Debuts At #4; Drops "Thank You Kindly" Record For Fans
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has scored a #4 debut on the charts with the release of his first major label album, Live From the Underground. The album, which was projected to move between 40,000 and 45,000 copies, officially sold 40,010 units in its first week, according to HDD, was one of the year’s most […]

Frank Ocean Readies Possible Def Jam Debut "Channel Orange" For July 17th Release; Drops Video Teaser
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist and Odd Future member Frank Ocean has officially revealed a title and date for what many believe to be the singer’s Def Jam debut album, Channel Orange. The singer released a video teaser on his Tumblr last night (June 7) that features what many believe to be a new song […]

VIDEO: Teairra Mari Talks Being "Let Go" From Roc-A-Fella, New Music With Rico Love
R&B songbird Teairra Mari is on the rise again, and she’s not holding anything back. This time around, she’s with a new team and ready to show the world what she’s got. “After I was released from Def Jam, people always said, it’s over for her. And I just always knew in my heart, that […]

Yelawolf To Release "Psycho White EP" With Travis Barker Before Shady Album; "Country Cousins" With Big K.R.I.T. Also In Works
(AllHipHop News) Billboard is reporting that before Yelawolf continues work on his sophomore Shady Records album, Love Story, the Huntsville, Alabama, native will be releasing the Psycho White EP with producer, drummer and close friend, Travis Barker. According to Yelawolf, the Psycho White EP is set to include five brand-new songs: “Every time we would get in the lab we’d […]

The Beastie Boys’ Adam “MCA” Yauch Honored By New York Senate; Unofficial “MCA Day NYC” Taking Place Tomorrow
THE LATE MCA OF THE BEASTIE BOYS IS CELEBRATED BY THE NEW YORK SENATE

Big K.R.I.T.’s “Live From the Underground” Tracklisting Reveals Collaborations With B.B. King, Ludacris, Devin the Dude and More
(AllHipHop News) With a June 5 release date fast approaching, Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has officially unveiled the tracklisting for his major label debut, Live From the Underground. K.R.I.T. enlisted a number of well-known Southern rappers for the album, some of which include Devin the Dude, 2 Chainz, Ludacris, and Bun B. Live From the Underground will […]

Big K.R.I.T. Taking Def Jam Debut, “Live From the Underground”, On the Road With Special Guests
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam recording artist Big K.R.I.T. has announced cities and dates for his upcoming “Live From the Underground Tour,” which he will embark on in support of his major label debut of the same name. On July 11, one month after K.R.I.T.’s Live From the Underground is released, the Mississippi native will hit […]

The “Top 5 Irreplaceable Beastie Boys Moments In Rap History” (R.I.P. MCA)
R.I.P. TO MCA, BUT THE BEASTIE BOYS WILL NEVER DIE! HERE’S OUR TOP 5 REASONS!

BREAKING NEWS: Beastie Boys Member Adam “MCA” Yauch Dead At 47
BREAKING NEWS: BEASTIE BOYS’ MCA HAS DIED

FLICKS: “Maybach Music Group Press Conference” With Rick Ross, Meek Mill, Omarion, Wale, French Montana, Diddy and Swizz Beatz
FLICKS: MMG AND FRIENDS CAME OUT IN FULL FORCE TO WELCOME OMARION TO THE FOLD!

Nas Announces Release Date For 10th Album, “Life Is Good”
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam Recordings and Nas have officially announced a July 17 release for the rapper’s tenth studio album, Life Is Good. In a recent interview with MTV, Nas spoke on the ideas behind the music itself and some of the unexpected collaborations that he was involved with during the recording process. “A lot of the […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: Is Kanye West Dropping An “Unplugged” Album?
While we patiently wait for the G.O.O.D Music compilation album to be finished, Kanye West may be prepping for another big release of his own. According to HITS Magazine, Def Jam will releasing a Kanye West: Unplugged album on May 29th. No details have emerged about the album, and Kanye has not confirmed it as […]

Hip-Hop Rumors: G.O.O.D. Music Single Coming on Good Friday?!
That’s the word around the Internet, and it’s a good word at that because Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music compilation is easily one of the most anticipated records of the year. Boasting the likes of Kanye, Kid Cudi, Pusha T, Mr. Hudson, CyHi Da Prynce, John Legend, Big Sean, Jay Electronica, Frank Ocean, Mannie Fresh, Marsha […]

The Beastie Boys to be Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame By Chuck D
CHUCK D TO INDUCT THE BEASTIE BOYS INTO THE ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF FAME

Joie Manda to Take Over as President of Def Jam Recordings
EVER EVOLVING, DEF JAM ANNOUNCES A NEW PRESIDENT – JOIE MANDA

Mixtape Review: Big K.R.I.T’s “4Eva N A Day”
BIG K.R.I.T.’S “4EVA N A DAY” MIXTAPE IS HERE…CHECK THE OFFICIAL ALLHIPHOP.COM REVIEW!

Exclusive: Big K.R.I.T. Talks Upcoming Tour with J. Cole and SXSW; Gives Update on Def Jam Debut, ‘Live From the Underground’
EXCLUSIVE: BIG K.R.I.T. TALKS NEW PROJECTS, TOUR AND MORE!