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pg Lang, the company created by Kendrick Lamar and Dave Free, has made another big move by signing Los Angeles rapper Tanna Leone and partnering with Def Jam Recordings in the same deal.

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Def Jam, and in turn Universal Music Group, made a lof of money selling DMX's music. So covering the late, great rapper's funeral costs was the least the legendary Hip-Hop label could do.

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Lena Waithe wants to extend her winning streak to the music industry. In a recent interview she made it clear she wants to bring back real artistry with her record label.

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Snoop Dogg will be adding another notch to his already illustrious belt. The Long Beach rapper has accepted an executive role at Def Jam Records.

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On Saturday (Nov 5), Teyana Taylor took to Instagram to share the unexpected news that she was walking away from the music industry.

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For those that didn’t know, JAY-Z and DMX didn’t really see eye to with one another despite always putting out great records together, but that didn’t stop Jigga from a tremendous solid for Dark Man X.

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Def Jam is one of Hip-Hop's most iconic and storied record labels with over 35 years in the game. Today (May 26), the Universal Music Group announced the launch of Def Jam Africa.

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Paul Rosenberg, not to be confused with Peter Rosenberg, has stepped down from his position as CEO/Chairman of Def Jam. But he’s not out the game as Eminem’s longtime manager has announced he will be launching a joint venture with Universal Music Group (UMG) called Goliath Records.

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Two of Hip-Hop elites are in the midst of creating new music for one of the genre’s premier labels. LL Cool J announced that he and Q-Tip of A Tribe Called Quest fame are working together on an album for Def Jam.

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Just when it seemed like DMX had finally conquered his demons and things for him were on the up and up, the Hip-Hop OG pulled out of Def Jam’s 35th Anniversary party at the last second without giving anyone a heads up.

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Confusion circling a Kanye West album should surprise no one at this point. Variety is reporting from a source that Ye’s Jesus Is King album will not be dropping on Friday (September 27).

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In his short time on Earth, DMX has lived more than most. He shares some critical moments from his come up in a new magazine feature.