Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
Gotti came to prominence as an A&R rep at Def Jam, where he helped sign and cultivate era-defining acts like Jay-Z , DMX and Ja Rule.
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Ye, Def Jam, 50 Cent & More React to Irv Gotti's Death: ‘A Force That Reshaped the Soundscape of Hip-Hop and R&B'
In a statement posted to Instagram, Def Jam said the label was "deeply saddened" by Gotti's death at age 54. "Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and ...
Former Def Jam President Kevin Liles Sued for Sexual Assault
Former Def Jam president Kevin Liles is facing allegations he sexually harassed and assaulted an executive assistant in the early 2000s.
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Def Jam Chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun shares his vision for reshaping the iconic label
In the ever-evolving landscape of the music industry, few labels carry the weight and legacy of Def Jam Recordings. Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam has been home to ...