Chuck D Eyeing Def Jam’s #1 Spot

Chuck D.’s Statement To Not Filling The Position of DEF JAM President

Chuck D’s Statement to Not Filling the Position of DEF JAM President After JAY Z Stepped Down “It’s really disappointing that UNIVERSAL decided not to replace the vacated DEF JAM job. Its sort of expected, and a primary[...]

Bobby Valentino Upset At Def Jam?

Bobby Valentino might not have a third video supported by Def Jam for his album, “Special Ocassion.” Which has him upset at Def Jam. Bobby Valentino even seems to be upset that all the energy and support has been behind NeYo. Like most Def Jam artists,[...]

Its a rap for Jay Z at Def Jam

Jay Z has issued a formal statement announcing his departure from Def Jam at the end of this month. So for all of the rumors and speculation it is now out in the open that Jay Z will not renew his contract with Def Jam. Here[...]

Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam

Jay-Z has announced that he will officially leave Def Jam after his contract expires. Hova issued a statement yesterday (December 24th)  stating that he will step down as President of Def Jam in 2008. “I’ve been incredibly fortunate to have served as President of such  a culturally-defining[...]

Jay-Z Stepping Down As Def Jam President; Jay-Z Leaving Def Jam

Universal Music Group announced on Monday that Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter is stepping down as president of its Def Jam Records unit, effective by the end of the year. “Jay made it clear to us that he feels the time has come to take on different challenges[...]