Alyson Williams Recovering Well
Alyson Williams, the first lady of Def Jam, is recovering well after hospitalization with an undisclosed illness. The 80s R&B songstress is alert and having...
Russell Simmons Speaks On Sexual Assault Allegations, Social
Russell Simmons addresses sexual assault allegations in new statement. The hip-hop mogul and Def Jam co-founder speaks publicly about the controversial claims....
Slick Rick Inducted into Bronx Walk of Fame
Hip-hop legend Slick Rick was inducted into the Bronx Walk of Fame as his classic debut The Great Adventures of Slick Rick approaches its 30th...
What Was Slick Rick’s Impact on Def Jam?
Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin discuss Slick Rick's indefinable charisma and immediate impact on Def Jam Records in new Noisey interview....
Industry Vet Wes “Party” Johnson Dies
Music industry veteran Wes 'Party' Johnson, former Def Jam Senior VP who helped pioneer rap music promotion, has died after battling cancer....
Don Cannon Named New Vice President of A&R for Def Jam
DJ Don Cannon has been appointed Vice President of A&R for Def Jam Records, working from Atlanta. The music executive expressed excitement about joining what...
Big K.R.I.T on Breakfast Club: DEF JAM Support
Big K.R.I.T discusses his experience with Def Jam Records and perceived lack of label support during his candid Breakfast Club interview....
Former Record Exec Passes
Former Def Jam and Arista Records executive Lisa Coleman passed away after battling cancer for several years. The music industry mourns the loss of the...