Bo$$, hip-hop pioneer and the first female rapper signed to Def Jam, dies at 54
Bo$$, a rapper best known for her 1993 album Born Gangstaz and for being the first female rapper to sign with Def Jam, has ...
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Today In Hip Hop History: RUN-D.M.C.’s Sophomore LP ‘King Of Rock’ Turns 40 Years Old!
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 ...
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As The Co-Founder Def Jam Recordings, What Is Russell Simmons’ Net Worth?
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 ...
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Did Def Jam Really Do A $13M Deal With LiAngelo Ball?
Former NBA prospect LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of NBA players Lonzo (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets), has reportedly signed a recording contract with Def Jam. According to ...
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LiAngelo Ball lands $8 million record deal with major record label, Def Jam
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 ...
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LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam following popularity of hit song ‘Tweaker'
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 ...
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LiAngelo Ball aka G3 Enters Deal with Def Jam/Universal
LiAngelo Ball has swerved into a record contract—the once NBA player is now a part of the Def Jam Records and Universal Music Group roster. According to ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania ...