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Common has been working on a new album, Nobody's Smiling, entirely with producer No I.D. At the end of last week he dropped a new leak with Vince Staples, "Kingdom." Now he's followed it up with a release date, plus news of a new deal for the Chicago native.

This video profile of Tayyib Ali is next level.

Watch Tayyib's new video for "Do It (High School Dropout)."

Trinidad James drops the visuals for "Def Jam".

Lil Durk has steadily been gaining momentum since the release of his Signed To The Streets mixtape last year.

Rihanna has been with Def Jam since 2005, a deal she signed when Jay Z was still behind the label. In fact, as the story goes, Hov apparently wouldn't let Rihanna leave the room before putting some ink on the contract.

With August Alsian's Def Jam debut Testimony set to drop next Tuesday (April 15th), he's decided to offer a stream of the project in advance, something that's become increasingly common in the rap game and beyond.

Childish Gambino's album because the internet had some impressive first week sales, and while his ambitious and conceptual rollout for the album seemed to be quite successful, he's apparently having trouble getting his label on the same page.

More positive news, folks. Veteran Chicago producer and A&R Dion Wilson, AKA No I.D., has been named the new executive vice president of Def Jam Recordings. Formerly the company's executive vice president of A&R, he'll also be maintaining this position alongside Kyambo "Hip-Hop" Joshua.

YG's Def Jam debut, My Krazy Life hits stores today, and simultaneously, it's hit Spotify for free streaming.

August Alsina let go of the official artwork for his major label debut, Testimony, back in February, and now he's given us the official tracklist for the effort. 

Check out Pusha T hit the stage at Def Jam's SXSW showcase

Watch live footage of 2 Chainz bringing out ScHoolboy Q during the Def Jam SXSW showcase.

Russell Simmons talks about his book, "Success Through Stillness" as well as the history of Def Jam with HOT 97.

YG's major label debut, My Krazy Life, is set for a March 18th release, and the project now has official cover art. If Terry Richardson pursued a career in mugshot photography, this simple and iconic image of the Bompton rapper would likely be the result.

Def Jam are preparing themselves for a very big year, as they celebrate their 30-year anniversary.