DEF JAM

Chance The Rapper apologizes for taking shots at labels while on his "Be Encouraged" tour.

2 Chainz is rap's ageless wonder on "Pretty Girls Like Trap Music."

Tracking the countless guest verses the Atlanta rapper has laid down since settling on the 2 Chainz moniker in 2011.

Kanye West under no pressure when it comes to new music.

A big title for the legendary producer.

The less-is-more approach paid off big time.

Logic delivers a big sound "Everybody," but ultimately, is this album really for "Everybody"?

Get a lesson in creative entrepreneurship from Russell Simmons.

#UpcomingSingleAlert.

Bad Luck Lupe...

Amir Obe is now the newest addition to Def Jam Records.

YG puts Def Jam on blast in the Twitter sphere.

Toronto Def Jam signee Jahkoy talks to HNHH about transitioning from rapping to singing, getting his big break in LA, "California Heaven," and his new project, "Foreign Water."

Dave East casually announces a major label deal during his Breakfast Club interview.

Report: Frank Ocean and Def Jam had split before "Blonde" was released.

Vince Staples' "Prima Donna" EP may not top his last album, but it shows definite progression.

"Blonde" may have violated Ocean's contract with Def Jam and Universal.

"Endless" fulfilled Ocean's requirement with Def Jam. He is independent.

Musicians like James Blake, Jonny Greenwood, Sampha, and Jazmine Sullivan contributed to Frank Ocean's surprise album, "Endless," which arrived last night with an accompanying film.

On June 24, Lil Durk will release his sophomore album: "LilDurk2x." See the tracklist below.

The Beastie Boys are arguably bigger than Eminem already.

2 Chainz and Lil Wayne prove that they're the perfect duo to execute a fun, low-stakes joint album.