The pre-eminent label for much of hip-hop’s history, the best Def Jam songs are the evolution of the genre. There’s a kind of magic about coming across the Def Jam 12” sleeve at a record ...

Bo$$, a rapper best known for her 1993 album Born Gangstaz and for being the first female rapper to sign with Def Jam, has ...

After releasing his viral single, 'Tweaker,' the former NBA prospect has reportedly inked a $13 million deal with the famed label.

The “Kings From Queens” dropped their sophomore LP 40 years ago today. On this date in 1985, Joseph Simmons, Daryl McDaniels, and Jason Mizell successfully avoided the sophomore jinx some three ...

Def Jam Recordings, which he co-founded with Rick Rubin in 1984, became one of the most influential labels in hip-hop history. The label’s success, fueled by signing game-changing artists ...

“There is a lot to celebrate at Def Jam for Women’s History Month.” Def Jam EVP/GM Nicki Farag and Def Jam EVP/President 4th & Broadway LaTrice Burnette added: “We’re incredibly proud of ...

Shams Charania: LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources said the deal is worth as much as $13 ...

Ball signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from the label confirmed Monday. He had a brief stint in the NBA and overseas, but he's created positive waves with his rap ...

Rising rapper G3, formerly known as professional basketball player LiAngelo Ball, has burst onto the music scene with his debut single "Tweaker." ...