Fellow emcee Bun B shared the sad news on his Instagram on March 11. In a touching tribute to his 54-year-old fallen peer, Bun wrote, “Rest in peace to my big sis, Lichelle Laws, AKA Bo$$. One of the ...

Def Jam hosted a party on June 24 in Los Angeles. The major label hosted many artists at the event as well. Stars in attendance included Wale, Jeezy, Davion Farris, D Smoke, GaTa, Jadakiss, Armani ...

Def Jam was launched in 1984 by Rick Rubin and Russell Simmons. Pioneering hip-hop record company Def Jam is now officially 40 years old. The label launched its birthday celebration with a detailed ...

"I don't like to quit. I like to see things through," Grammy award-winning record producer Rick Rubin said.

Bo$$, the first female rapper signed to Def Jam West, died at 54. Bun B revealed the passing, writing: “One of the best female MCs and a dear friend.” Bo$$ was a signee of the West Coast arm of Def ...

Def Jam Recordings' hip-hop history is unmatched. Forty years after getting into the music business, the label is celebrating its rich lineage with a special anniversary hub. Def Jam has created an ...

London, England – September 9th, 2010 – Movers and shakers from the entertainment industry came together at a West End London venue for the exclusive preview event for Konami, Def Jam Enterprises and ...

This year marks 30 years since the first Def Jam single was released. Originally formed in NYU’s Weinstein dorms after Russell Simmons was introduced to Rick Rubin by Vincent Gallo, Def Jam quickly ...

Legendary rapper Snoop Dogg has joined Def Jam Recordings as executive creative and strategic consultant, “a new role that will allow him to strategically work across the label’s executive team and ...

Before there was social media, producer Rick Rubin had potential Def Jam artists shocked when they found out he was white. "LL was 16 at the time that I met him and he came to the dorm room because ...