Category Archives: Def Jam

The Roots Conflict With L.A. Reid, Rising Down Hits Stores Tomorrow

Apr

The Roots aren't happy at their new label, Def Jam. Roots drummer Ahmir "?uestlove" Thompson talked to Billboard recently about the disconnection between them and… Read More

DJ Khaled Signs Deal With Def Jam

February 13th, 2008 in Def Jam

{mosimage}Today Antonio "L.A." Reid announced that Terror Squad member, and famous DJ, DJ Khaled has signed a deal for his label, "We The Best" Music, with… Read More

Kimora Lee Simmons to star in Reality Show

June 28th, 2007 in Def Jam

In the world of business and fashion, Kimora Lee Simmons stands out among established and up and coming trailblazers. But observers will get a chance to… Read More

Def Jam expected to make layoffs; Fires whole Roc La Familia staff

After laying off several employees already this week, it is rumored that Island Def Jam will let go of around 40 people by Friday (May 11)…. Read More

May 10th, 2007 in Def Jam

Mannie Fresh Signs With Def Jam

Former Cash Money producer, Mannie Fresh, has signed a deal with Def Jam Recordings. He will produce for and oversee Def Jam's roster of southern artists… Read More

April 2nd, 2007 in Def Jam

EA Announces Release of Def Jam: Icon

Def Jam Interactive and EA Sports recently announced a March release date for the musically interactive street brawler fighting game, Def Jam: Icon. The game, which… Read More

February 26th, 2007 in Def Jam

Def Jam Pioneer Rick Rubin Caught in Label Tug-of-War

Super-producer Rick Rubin is being wooed for a co-chairmanship at Columbia Records that may draw him away from his current contract with Warner Bros. According to… Read More

February 6th, 2007 in Def Jam

Russell & Kimora Lee Simmons announce Seperation

Russell Simmons and his model-turned-entrepreneur wife Kimora Lee Simmons, arguably one of hip-hop’s most powerful couples, publicly announced their seperation today (March 31). ‘Kimora and I… Read More

March 31st, 2006 in Def Jam

Def Jam Fight for NY Team!

A new team has been created for EA’s latest release, Def Jam Fight for NY. This new fighter game features 40 of the biggest Hip Hop… Read More

September 23rd, 2004 in Def Jam

Shyne signs to Def Jam

According to sources, veteran rap label Def Jam has inked incarcerated rapper Shyne to a record deal. Shyne was sentenced to a 10-year bid in 2001… Read More

April 16th, 2004 in Def Jam