Def Jam Recordings‘ hip-hop history is unmatched ... DMX—the first living rapper at the time to have two albums reach No. 1 in a calendar year—Ludacris, Rick Ross, Jeezy and more.

LL Cool J has a long history with Def Jam and the MTV VMAs. The New York native inked his first record deal with Def Jam ...

His new project, THE FORCE, debuts at No. 9 on the Top Rap Albums chart, giving the hip-hop legend his fifth consecutive top ...

LL Cool J became one of the earliest rappers to reach commercial success alongside Beastie Boys and Run-DMC after signing with Def Jam Recordings in 1984. His breakthrough came with the single I ...

On this date in 1999, one of Hip Hop's greatest duos of all time, Erick and Parrish Making Dollars, released their fifth full ...

In the wake of Sean “Diddy” Combs' arrest, people are speculating about which prominent entertainer will be exposed next.

And Def Jam’s mid-’90s prime? Those are my high school years!” You've also said LL Cool J’s Mr Smith was a key record for you growing up, but what other albums define Def Jam for you?

Dreamhack has partnerted up with Def Jam for a cool new showcase, highlighting several new hip hop performers coming up in ...

The two met at the Def Jam offices in 1989 through Kurious’ connection with the group 3rd Bass, who had recently scored a hit ...

LL COOL J led the VMAs tribute to Def Jam, performing a medley of hits and a couple of fresh tracks to celebrate the 40th anniversary. LL COOL J hit the MTV VMAs stage to lead a tribute to ...

Industry veteran Jamie Younger joined The Core Records as the Nashville-based label’s new vp of artist development, effective immediately. Younger is coming off a 12-year tenure at Warner Music ...