When Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin joined forces 25 years ago to create Def Jam Records, there wasn’t a hip-hop label like theirs, and there will probably never be another as innovative or impactful. The storied history of Def Jam has been thoroughly recounted in the newly released book Def Jam Recordings: The First 25 […]

Kanye West’s G.O.O.D Music has signed a worldwide label agreement deal with Def Jam music! Kanye brings with him artist Big Sean who is said to benefit the most from the new deal. Sean is the “first G.O.O.D. Music signee to have a project released via the label agreement, with his debut album Finally Famous […]

Though Usher and Tameka Foster officially divorced in November, they were still legally married (and together) when Usher started dating former Def Jam exec Grace Miguel. Over the weekend, Usher was photographed in Atlanta’s Piedmont Park with his two sons and Grace. Click here to read how Tameka reacted via Twitter!

It is being reported that Jennifer Lopez has been dropped by long-time label Epic Records. The singer/actress’ manager Benny Medina is said to have confirmed the split. Click here for details.