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 ...

“In the history of hip-hop, no two words have meant more to the culture than Def Jam,” reads the official statement. “The record label that began in Rick Rubin’s college dorm room would go ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

LiAngelo Ball may no longer be in search of an NBA contract, based on reports surrounding his future as a mainstream artist.

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 ...