Def Jam

40 years of Def Jam for your viewing pleasure.

YK sheds tears of freedom.

A major release week for hip-hop to wrap up October.

October is packed with highly anticipated drops from some heavy hitters in hip-hop.

Rap’s breakthrough cable TV show, PM Dawn’s debut and the unlikeliest superhero that only Robert Townsend could dream of all were introduced to the world on this eventful day — and we’re just getting started with today's hip-hop history.

Photo Credit: Biography.com Music mogul Russell Simmons' empire continues to suffer after the rap mogul was accused of sexually assaulting another woman yesterday (November 30). The latest accusations against Russell come from Jennifer Lumet, who is the granddaughter of Lena Horne...

Well It looks like P diddy started something here, after releasing "Cant Stop Wont Stop" The P. diddy biopic Russell Simmons is the next person who will have his story told with the title 'Life And Def: Sex Drugs, Money + God' . The project will cover the rise of rap and hip hop in America through Russell Simmons forming Def Jam Records...

The New York rapper made the announcement via Instagram.

All of the music fans and critics were blessed with a rant and more from R&B singer August Alsina as he bashed his label Def Jam for his album leaking early. No word yet on who dropped the ball, but August said 'IDGAF', he went off! Check the apology letter he posted on Instagram! ...

Honestly, I thought she was already on Roc Nation but allegedly the lovely bad girl Rihanna has left Def Jam and has officially signed on to Jay Z's record label, Roc Nation.

The wait is over! Kanye finally drops the video to Mercy & No Chruch in the Wild. Watch it Now

After months of speculation, rapper 2 Chainz has revealed that he’s joining the roster at Def Jam. Not only is he signed as an artist but he will also run his own label at the illustrious record company as well.