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TheCoca-Cola Company is partnering with Universal Music Group (UMG) to launch real thing records. (rtr), a new record label ...
In the lobby of a Manhattan hotel, I’m waiting with Clipse’s publicist to be let upstairs to talk to the Virginia duo.
Former Def Jam honcho Kevin Liles is filing to dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit brought against him earlier this year for alleged decades-old sexual harassment, assault and rape allegations.
Kevin Liles, former President of Def Jam, has been sued for sexual assault by a former employee, Jane Doe. The lawsuit also accuses Universal Music Group and Def Jam of neglecting to address Liles ...
Irv Gotti, the Def Jam record executive behind the Murder Inc. label, has died. He was 54. In a statement posted to Gotti’s Instagram, his family wrote, “It is with heavy hearts that we ...
Def Jam Recordings is launching a TV channel in its 40th anniversary year. The Def Jam 40 channel will feature a wide breadth of content, from music videos to documentaries and live performances.
Clipse has officially signed with Def Jam for their upcoming album, Let God Sort Em Out. The news was announced by Malice via Instagram, who posted a photo in the record label’s offices and in ...
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Trending on Billboard Warner Chappell Music made key updates to its European A&R team with two promotions in the Nordics and a major appointment in Germany. In the Nordics, Marion Skogseth has ...
Def Jam Chairman/CEO Tunji Balogun plans to turn the iconic label into the premiere destination for "global Black music." Def Jam Chairman/CEO Tunji Balogun is laying out his big plans for the ...
Also this week: The Duke and Duchess of Sussex expand their comms crew, two Def Jam veterans launch a new ... in between — across music. Sony Music Germany appointed Jean-Sebastien Permal ...
Def Jam was launched in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. Pioneering hip-hop record company Def Jam is now officially 40 years old. The label launched its birthday celebration with a ...