Iggy Azalea Signs to Island Def Jam
The Aussie rapper tweets she's still part of Hustle Gang despite move to sign with Mercury UK/Islan...
Mixtape Review: August Alsina, The Product 2
Def Jam signee successfully packages vocals in street melodies....
Trinidad James Lands Def Jam Deal
The break out rap star inks joint venture with label....
The-Dream Appointed Executive VP of A&R at Def Jam
The multi-talented singer/songwriter/producer talks new title, upcoming projects and more....
Asher Roth Signs to Def Jam Records
The hip-hop artist's next mixtape will be released Dec. 21....
Motown and Island Def Jam to Share Resources
The two companies will merge business operations....
Loud Records Makes Its Comeback With Asher Roth
The once defunct label is back in business under Island Def Jam....
“A Very BET Christmas” Special Will Premiere Mariah Carey and John Legend's “When Christmas Comes” Video
“A Very BET Christmas” special will premiere Mariah Carey and John Legend's “When Christmas Comes” ...
Shyne Inks Seven Figure Deal With Def Jam Records
Shyne Inks Seven-Figure Deal With Def Jam Records...
J. Cole Remembers Crashing Aaron Reid's Super Sweet 16 Party
J. Cole Remembers Crashing Aaron Reid's Super Sweet 16 Party...
Def Jam Rapstar Unveils Lyrical Tactics
Def Jam Rapstar Unveils Lyrical Tactics...
"For Colored Girls" Wins Big at NAACP Image Awards
"For Colored Girls" took home three NAACP awards Friday, including honors for best picture, directo...
Rap Your Way to NYC and 106 & Park
BET Networks has teamed with Def Jam Rapstar and the Get Schooled Foundation for a video contest th...
Terrence J: " The Bodyguard Changed My Definition of Love"
The actor talks Whitney, Sparkle and his big year....
Shaquille O’Neal: “I Just Love Laughter, I Was a Class Clown”
The doctor and former baller talks his big move into the comedy circuit....
Hip Hop's Doing the Math
DJs, OGs, attorneys, philanthropists and politicians were all represented Wednesday at the Wall Str...
Sha Money XL Answers the Call to Make a Difference
Sha Money XL, the senior vice president A&R of Island Def Jam Music Group and the former president ...
Russell Simmons and Questlove Go Head to Head to Fundraise for Obama
The Roots' drummer is currently in the lead....
Russell Simmons Shares What He Likes About America
His answer is part of a video series of personal stories....
This Day in Black History: Dec. 14, 1959
Motown Record Company, the first large Black-owned music company in America, was founded on Dec. 14...
