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Run-DMC Movie Planned by 'Notorious' Screenwriter

Hip-hop heads might be pleased to learn that a Run-DMC movie is in the works that will be based on the biographical book "Tougher Than Leather" — and will be written by screenwriter Cheo Hodari Coker who penned the...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 42 wks ago | updated 40 wks ago
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Jay-Z's Blueprint 3 Set for February 2009 Release

Although no official release date has been set for Jay-Z's anticipated new album The Blueprint 3, producer Kanye West has stated that he expects the album to drop in February 2009.The album will be Jay-Z's...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Def Jam Executive VP Shakir Stewart Commits Suicide

Shakir Stewart died Saturday from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to a statement released by his music label Def Jam Recordings. Stewart, 34, succeeded Jay-Z as the head of Def Jam Recordings which is...

created by Terri Potratz | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Janet Jackson: Rockwitchu Tour-Staples Center, Part 1

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Janet Jackson Severs Ties With Record Label

Ms. Janet is officially a free agent. After spending more than 20 years caught up in the major record label racket, and after just 14 months with Island Def Jam, Jackson has parted ways with the label and is now...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Kanye West, Rap Record Labels Sued Over Samples

Oh snap! Look at how many rappers sampled the same Joe Farrell track without clearing it? Kanye, Common, Redman, and Meth -- and that's just for starters. Hip-hop artists love to recycle...but they seem to forget...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Jay-Z Signs $150 Million Deal with Live Nation

UPDATE | May 2nd — Live Nation has reportedly sealed the deal with Jay-Z"The long-rumored $150 million, 10-year deal between Jay-Z and Live Nation reportedly closed Wednesday night, with Live Nation giving...

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The Roots Struggle With 'Rising Down' at Def Jam

The Roots are veterans of the hip-hop game, having long been immersed in the struggle to achieve commercial success with music that defies tired rap clichés, sugary pop conventions, and lyrical...

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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'Body Spray' Makes Stinky Start to New Record Label

As there's no money in record labels anymore, labels have to go where the money is...er...Procter & Gamble?If this kind of 'branded entertainment' is the future of the music business, I don't think I like it....

created by Jarrett Martineau | 1 year ago | updated 1 year ago
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Jay-Z, Russell Simmons Endorse Obama, Mos Def Responds

Another day, another will.i.am "o-bam-a" celebrity chant video and a few more high-profile names added to the list of Obamaniacs. This is rock star power rocked on both sides."Hip-Hop moguls Jay-Z and Russell...

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Jay-Z Steps Down As Def Jam President

Jay-Z Steps Down As Def Jam President After months of speculation surrounding the future of his position, rapper/executive Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter announced today (December 24) that he will be stepping down from...