Def Jam Records launched 25 years ago, and Jay-Z and Young Jeezy came by the Spotted Pig in New York City to celebrate. The private dinner took place on Friday (October 14th), after Def Jam founders Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons spoke at the New York Public Library about the label’s early years chronicled in […]
When Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin joined forces 25 years ago to create Def Jam Records, there wasn’t a hip-hop label like theirs, and there will probably never be another as innovative or impactful. The storied history of Def Jam has been thoroughly recounted in the newly released book Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 […]
Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music has signed a worldwide label agreement deal with Def Jam music! Kanye brings with him artist Big Sean who is said to benefit the most from the new deal. Sean is the “first G.O.O.D. Music signee to have a project released via the label agreement, with his debut album Finally Famous […]
In the premiere episode of Kimora: Life In The Fab Lane, Kenzo Lee-Hounsou, two years old in May, proves that mommy & Me yoga may not be for everyone. An all new episode of “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane,” premieres Sundays at 9 pm ET/PT only on Style. Jade West “Always on a Musical […]
[Dime Time TV] “You Be Killin’ Them” Fabolous x Amber Rose [VIDEO] Check out Def Jam recording artist, Fabolous new video, “You Be Killin’ Em” starring visen Amber Rose.
The Rundown with Aryez Kanye West “My Beautiful dark Twisted Fantasy” There has been quite a stir within the music industry these days from ex-presidents and media anchors beefing with rappers, to album covers being banned in certain stores, to artists cancelling high-profile holiday concerts, and- wait, we’re only talking about Kanye West, right? […]
Via: GlobalGrind.com Birthday November 14, 1964 Reverend Run has accomplished so many things in his lifetime. From being a rapper, a DJ, a husband/father, and even an ordained minister, there’s not much that the Rev hasn’t done. From Run DMC, to Run’s House, to performing with his own sons Jojo and Diggy, on the 2010 […]
So after all the buzz about Shyne’s release from prison and almost immediately being signed to a million dollar deal with Def Jam, things have all fallen apart in the course of a few months. L.A Reid flew down to Belize in one of the bigger publicity stunts hip hop has seen in regards to […]
Even from the clank Wayne continues to make moves! Ha has linked up with Def Jam to release his “I Am Not A Human Being” album with their Def Jam Rap Star. Word is that it will be a limited time offered until Oct 19th. So he’s your chance to rock out wit a […]
Nas Blasts Def Jam In Email To LA Reid & Staff: “I Am Nobody’s Slave” Did you have a chance to read the open letter from rapper Nas to Def Jam? Well your girl DJ Dimepiece has it for you right here.
Via: hiphopdx.com As co-founder of Def Jam, it’s natural that Russell Simmons has plenty to say about the fact that two of the storied label’s earliest artists have been nominated to the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. In a blog post on GlobalGrind.com, Simmons expressed his joy at Hall of Fame nods for LL […]
Jeremih sits down with King Tutt to talk about his new album “All About You.” Check out more highlights from the interview where he also mentions the real deal behind the current rumors about L.A. Reid and The-Dream being fired from Def Jam Records. Do you believe the hype? Let us know what’s on your […]
