Kanye West Looking For New Distributors For First Album Since Anti-Semitic Controversy
Some companies are weighing the anticipated backlash in this current climate for working with West given his previous statements. ...
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DJ Khaled Joins Iconic Record Label, Def Jam Recordings
God did, Def Jam did!...
Music Exec Irv Gotti Gets Emotional Over ‘Life-Changing’ $300 Million Deal
Irv Gotti lays out the details of his $300 million deal. Gotti sold a 50 percent ownership stake of his masters....
Rapper Jeezy Signs New Deal With Def Jam and Takes On Executive Role
Jeezy signs new deal with Def Jam Recordings and will also take on an executive position as Senior Advisor to the Chairman...
Former Def Jam Executive Helps Bring Internet Access to Africa
When Abou "Bu" Thiam worked at Def Jam as an A&R, he was the youngest exec to ever grace the halls of the iconic record label....
Celebrate #BlackMusicMonth With the BE 100s 45th Anniversary Playlist
We’re ending Black Music Month on a high note by honoring the 45th anniversary of the BE 100s with a commemorative Spotify playlist compilation. Every...
Combating #OscarsSoWhite: Russell Simmons Launching All Def Movie Awards
With Oscars diversity under scrutiny, Russell Simmons has decided to level the playing field with the first-ever All Def Movie Awards Feb. 24....
BE Modern Man: Meet “The Executive” Santos Garcia
Name: Santos Garcia Profession: A&R Executive and Co-Founder of The 82 Group Age: 27 One Word That Describes You: Loyal New York City’s own Santos...
On The Move: Def Jam Names No I.D. Head of A&R; T.D. Bank Makes Allen Love Executive Vice President
Def Jam Recordings and TD Bank announce new executive leadership promotions...
Def Jam Partners With RESPECT Magazine For ’30 Days, 30 DJ’s, 30 Mixes’ Project
With us only four days into November, it seems that the celebration for Def Jam Records’ 30th anniversary is in full swing. After blowing the...