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Def Jam Recordings‘ hip-hop ... of the brand and the hundreds of artists who have helped shape the lasting imprint. Documented in the hub timeline, the label, cofounded by Rick Rubin and Russell ...

Speculations about alleged inappropriate actions taken by Jay-Z when trying to get Rihanna to sign with his record label are ...

Stormzy has left Atlantic Records after just one album to sign with iconic hip-hop label Def Jam. The rapper has joined ... him as "a once in a generation artist". before accepting.

The identical twins behind the Los Angeles-based duo, KAIRO, share their experiences growing up and immigrating to America in ...

LL COOL J hit the MTV VMAs stage to lead a tribute to the legendary Def Jam record label, celebrating its 40th ... He was the first artist to release an album on Def Jam and a force to be reckoned ...

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

Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons is facing accusations of avoiding giving a deposition for a sexual harassment lawsuit.

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 ...

It’s approaching the end of a tough month at Atlantic Music Group, as Julie Greenwald, who has been at the top of the company ...

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The label will be based in Madrid ... He said: “It is a great honor for me to start up Def Jam Recordings in Sweden. Def Jam raised me! I grew up on artists like Public Enemy, EPMD, LL Cool ...