Def Jam

Back when Kendrick Lamar was only a teenager, he was given a shot by Def Jam to put forth his musical talents. Read More

I was a big fan of Schooly D when "P.S.K., What Does It Mean" came out...somehow I first heard it and I thought it was very dark and mysterious and very weird sounds, so I thought, Who is this guy? Read More

2 Chainz started a riot at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Tuesday when TSA officials found what they believed to be "brass knuckles" on him. Read More

Rapper Kendrick Lamar touches on his brief stint at Def Jam, says it took a while for him take a break from listening to West Coast artists. Read More

Frank Ocean's Def Jam debut is still awaiting a release date, but the Odd Future crooner gives us a taste of what's in store. Read More

My standout records and/or moments have been: My stand out record would probably have to be my single "Yeahh" produced by thecolleagues. Read More

Jay-Z announces his "Made in America" festival, while Scarface explained why Def Jam initially rejected T.I. 50 Cent was also hospitalized for eating tainted meat. Read More

Island Def Jam, or IDJ, home to Rihanna , Kanye West , The Wanted and more, has launched a merch store that is stocked with Island and Def Jam-branded hoodies, hats, t-shirts and more. Read More

Iggy Azalea announced that she had signed a deal with Interscope Records earlier this year, but it may have been premature. Read More

According to Face Mob, T.I. already had a business arrangement when Def Jam considered inking him before his mainstream shine. Read More