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Def Jam Chairman and CEO Tunji Balogun shares his vision for reshaping the iconic label
Enter Tunji Balogun, the Chairman and CEO of Def Jam, who has been on a mission to reshape the label’s future. Balogun stepped into the role in January 2022, inheriting a label with “a lot of ...
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Russell Simmons sued for alleged rape of ex-Def Jam executive
Music mogul Russell Simmons has been sued by a former Def Jam Recordings executive who says the label co-founder raped her at his apartment in the mid-1990s. The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe ...
LiAngelo Ball Lands Def Jam Contract Reportedly Worth Up to $13M amid Tweaker Success
Following the viral success of his new song "Tweaker," LiAngelo Ball is cashing in with a major payday. According to ESPN's ...
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From Rick Rubin to Doja Cat, Jews have helped shape the first 50 years of hip-hop
“When I started Def Jam,” Rubin told the New York Times ... as managers and record label executives. “White people have played more of a role on the business side than as artists because ...
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Def Jam Recordings launching FAST channel
Def Jam Recordings Chairman & CEO. “As we continue to evolve in the music landscape, we are excited to partner with Tubi in an effort to reach new audiences by embracing dynamic, innovative platforms.
LiAngelo Ball Signs Label Deal With Def Jam/UMG: Report
LiAngelo Ball signed a record label deal with Def Jam/UMG after releasing the song "Tweaker," according to a report.