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(L-R) Jay-Z and Jeezy.
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Jeezy Celebrates 'Brother' Jay-Z and Credits Him With Securing Def Jam Deal

The Atlanta rapper has praised Hov's loyalty in a new interview and recalled how their bond helped launch his career.

Mark Elibert4 days ago
Vinyl records of DMX's "Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood" on a turntable, with album cover showing DMX.
Music

DMX's New 'Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood' Vinyl Is Filled With Fake Blood

Just in time for Halloween, one of hip-hop's most unforgettable album covers inspires a gruesome new collectible edition, available now on Complex.

Russell Simmons and Ye
Music

Russell Simmons Turns Up Backstage at Kanye West's First Indonesia Stadium Show

The Def Jam co-founder was photographed with Ye and Bianca Censori at the sold-out show.

Trey Alston9 days ago
(L-R) AI versions of Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons.
Music

Russell Simmons Uses 'Hotel Lobby' AI Trend to Celebrate Ex-Wife Kimora Lee

The Def Jam co-founder congratulated his former wife on her new documentary and said he was "praying" for her "continued success."

Russell Simmons.
Music

Russell Simmons Rape Lawsuit to Proceed Despite Him Living Abroad, Judge Rules

A former Def Jam executive filed a lawsuit against Simmons in 2024, alleging that he raped her while she worked at the company in the '90s.

Joe Price137 days ago
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Dame Dash, Jay-Z, LL Cool J
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Dame Dash Claims LL Cool J Has Album Dissing Jay-Z After Jay ‘Embarrassed’ Him in Rap Battle

The infamous rap battle in question took place in the 90s, when Jay reportedly wasn't signed.

tara mahadevan186 days ago
Two people taking a selfie outdoors, wearing Def Jam Recordings shirts. One has braided hair, and the other has a tattoo on their neck.
Style

Def Jam Merch Collection: How to Buy

Def Jam Recordings is celebrating its history with a new collection of merch, and it's available now on Complex.

Complex Staff389 days ago
Charlamagne tha God in a brown shirt gesturing while talking, and Damon Dash in a suit with sunglasses at an event.
Music

Charlamagne Tha God Trolls Dame Dash on ‘The Breakfast Club,’ Calls Him ‘Debt Dash’

Dame tried to turn the tide in his favor by telling Charlamagne his joke wasn't funny.

Mark Elibert411 days ago
Paul Wall and Jay-Z
Music

Paul Wall Says Jay-Z Didn't Charge Him to Include "Drive Slow" on His Album

"Drive Slow" appeared on Ye's album 'Late Registration' and Wall's debut 'The Peoples Champ,' both of which dropped in 2005.

tara mahadevan418 days ago
Logic
Music

Logic Admits to "Half-Assing" Songs to Get Out of Def Jam Deal

Discussed on his new album with Juicy J, 'Live and in Color,' the Three 6 Mafia legend called Logic a superstar comparing him to Michael Jackson.

Trey Alston507 days ago
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Clipse performing on stage, wearing a black and white outfits. Kendrick Lamar is seen on the right, wearing glasses and a dark jacket.
Music

Clipse Paid '7 Figures' to Get Out of Def Jam Deal Because of a Kendrick Lamar Feature

A Kendrick Lamar verse is the reason Clipse and Pusha T are no longer signed to Def Jam.

Kevin Liles and Lady Luck
Music

Kevin Liles Says Lady Luck Is Extorting Him for $30 Million Amid Sexual Assault Allegations

Liles was recently sued by a woman who claimed he sexually assaulted her in 2002.

tara mahadevan525 days ago
Big Sean's "Dark Sky Paradise" album cover with a black and white blurred figure behind a wet glass, adorned with heavy chains. Two clear vinyl records are shown.
Music

Big Sean's 'Dark Sky Paradise' Album - How to Buy on Clear Vinyl

Sean's third studio album became his first to top the Billboard charts and is now available on clear double vinyl exclusively at Complex Shop.

Complex Staff553 days ago
LiAngelo Ball wearing a blue Detroit Lions beanie and jersey, with tattoos and a cross necklace, smiling at an event.
Music

LiAngelo Ball Says He Signed the 'Best Music Contract': 'Don’t Hate Me, Bro'

Gelo signed a Def Jam contract earlier this month for an alleged $13 million and full ownership of his masters.

Alex Ocho641 days ago
GELO/YouTube
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GELO Swerves in Music Video for Viral Single "Tweaker"

The basketball player turned rapper is joined by his brothers Lonzo Ball of the Chicago Bulls and LaMelo Ball of the Charlotte Hornets.

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LiAngelo with tattoos is wearing a "Swarm Basketball" shirt, smiling on the court.
Music

LiAngelo Ball Reportedly Inks Multimillion-Dollar Def Jam Deal

Boosie Badazz and Moneybagg Yo have expressed interest in hopping on the remix for the song, which has proven to be a Spotify hit.

LL Cool J
Music

LL Cool J Declares He's the Most Important Rapper of All Time

On Apple Music's 'Le Code' podcast, he listed the many things that he's been first to do.

Trey Alston703 days ago