Category Archives: Def Jam

Russell Simmons Denies Allegations That He Stole Millions From a Farmer Business Partner

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Earlier this week a story broke in which Rasheed Young, who claimed to be a business partner with Russell Simmons and his brother Rev Run, accused… Read More

Russell Simmons and Rev. Run Accused of Stealing Millions

January 22nd, 2013 in Def Jam

Hip Hop Mogul & Multifaceted Business Man Russell Simmons and his younger brother Joseph “Rev Run” Simmons (Formerly of the Hip Hop pioneer group Run-DMC) have… Read More

2 Chainz Signs with Def Jam

January 31st, 2012 in Def Jam

It is official, 2 Chainz formally known as Titty Boi, has left DTP and signed with Def Jam. After coming out with so many hits over… Read More

Russell Simmons Talks Starting Def Jam (Video)

Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons recently reflected on the Def Jam's take over of the music industry, starting back in the 1980s. Speaking about… Read More

August 3rd, 2011 in Def Jam

Russell Simmons On Early Def Jam; Meeting Rick Rubin

Co-Founder of Def Jam Records, slash creator of the Phat Farm clothing line, Russell Simmons recently did an interview for an upcoming new book called… Read More

July 25th, 2011 in Def Jam

DJ Vlad Takes Executive Vice President Spot

DJ Vlad has now moved into the executive category. According to SRC Records CEO Steve Rifkind, DJ Vlad is the company's new Executive Vice President… Read More

April 23rd, 2009 in Def Jam

Def Jam Names Chris Hicks As Label Head

Def Jam will reportedly name Chris Hicks to take over as the spot left vacant by Shakie Stewarts death. The former Atlantic Records Vice President… Read More

January 15th, 2009 in Def Jam

Def Jam VP Commits Suicide

Def Jam Record's Vice President, Shakir Stewart, committed suicide on Saturday (11/1). Reports say that Stewart dided of a self-inflicted gunshot would. Stewart worked his… Read More

November 3rd, 2008 in Def Jam

Def Jam Wants To Get Into The Movie Business

We all know that videos aren't played anymore on MTV and BET, rather reality shows have become the main programming these "music" channels feature. Now… Read More

August 11th, 2008 in Def Jam

New Executive VP Of Def Jam Defends Nas Album Title, Says He’s Not A Jay-Z Replacement

As we reported yesterday, Shakir Stewart was appointed to the top post at Def Jam Recordings. Stewart says he's not a Jay-Z replacement, “I was… Read More

June 4th, 2008 in Def Jam