DEF JAM

With the release of "Paranoia," Dave East has the weight of New York rap on his back.

Em will surely be calling Paul over this.

Tony Rock is set to host.

Vince Staples knows what he's doing with his beat selection.

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.