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11.10.2023 / 00:55

Public Enemy, T.I., Swizz Beatz and Other Hip-Hop Stars Will ‘Pass the Mic’ to Honor Lyor Cohen at Spirit of Life Gala

Jaden Thompson The Spirit of Life Gala, hosted by the cancer research and treatment organization City of Hope, will honor hip-hop mogul and entrepreneur Lyor Cohen with a one-time-only version of DJ Cassidy‘s “Pass the Mic Live!” at the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles on Oct. 18.

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20.06.2023 / 14:33

Russell Simmons accused of verbal abuse by ex-wife Kimora Lee

Kimora Lee Simmons has claimed that her ex-husband, Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons, of threatening behavior in a series of social media posts. In Instagram stories viewed by The FADER, Kimora Lee wrote "this man has been threatening my kids’ lives. I’m hearing so much more now.

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19.10.2022 / 14:03

Kanye West’s label UMG denounces antisemitism in statement

Kanye West‘s most recent record label, Universal Music Group, has shared a statement denouncing antisemitism.West has made a slew of antisemitic comments over the past weeks. A post directed at the Jewish community led to West being suspended from Instagram and later Twitter, where he wrote that he “[would be] going death con 3 [sic] On JEWISH PEOPLE”.While not referencing West directly, UMG have now shared a statement in which they promoted an ongoing partnership with the American Jewish Committee.“There is no place for antisemitism in our society,” the statement read.

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17.10.2022 / 22:41

Stormzy says he has written a song worthy of this year’s Christmas Number One

Stormzy reckons he has penned a song that is worthy of this year’s Christmas Number One.The rapper, who is due to release his third studio record ‘This Is What I Mean’ on November 25 via 0207 Def Jam, said in a new interview that a track on the album could be worthy of a UK festive chart topper.When asked whether he might have a Christmas song on his new album that could hit the top spot, Stormzy told Magic Radio: “Well, lo and behold I’ve got something really special for you guys and do you know why I’m so proud? Because I made this song with love… I just made this song, and it came from the most pure place, I wrote it with an amazing artist. A really extremely gifted artist called Debbie and we made this beautiful, beautiful song, and I genuinely think that…I don’t want to jinx it, but I swear to you, I can’t wait for you guys to hear it.”The rapper recently previewed his new album with the single ‘Hide & Seek’.He also recently opened up about the collaborative process of making the album on Osea Island in the Blackwater Estuary near Maldon, Essex.“That was the most beautiful, spiritual coming-togethers I’ve even been involved in,” he explained.

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20.08.2021 / 13:51

Kanye West’s manager confirms ‘DONDA’ will be released after Chicago listening event

Kanye West‘s new album ‘DONDA’ will be released following his listening event in Chicago next week, according to his manager.The rapper and producer’s much-anticipated tenth studio album has already been previewed during two listening events at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, though the record is still yet to be released.The third ‘DONDA’ event will be held at Soldier Field stadium in Chicago on Thursday (August 26).

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23.06.2021 / 19:15

DMX’s funeral costs were reportedly covered by his label Def Jam

DMX‘s private funeral service was reportedly paid for by his record label Def Jam.The New York rapper, whose real name was Earl Simmons, passed away in April at the age of 50 after suffering a heart attack.TMZ have reported this week that Def Jam, who recently released the posthumous DMX album ‘Exodus’, spent over $35,000 (£25,000) to cover the bill from Brooks Memorial Home Inc. in Yonkers, New York for DMX’s funeral.Following DMX’s death, Def Jam released the following statement: “Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees are deeply and profoundly saddened by the loss of our brother Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons.“DMX was a brilliant artist and an inspiration to millions around the world.

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12.04.2021 / 13:35

DMX dies

Rapper DMX – real name Earl Simmons – died on Friday, aged 50. He had been in a coma for a week following a heart attack.In a statement, his family said: “Earl was a warrior who fought till the very end.

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09.07.2020 / 15:09

What’s it Like Making Big Hits With BTS? ‘Historic,’ Says Collaborator August Rigo

It’s not everyday when you’re called upon to work with the biggest group in pop music, but Toronto native August Rigo was one of the few trusted to co-write two tracks on BTS’ latest album, “Map of the Soul: 7″ — “Black Swan” and “On.” The former, written alongside BTS member RM, producer Pdogg, rapper Clyde Kelly and songwriter Vince Nantes, has surpassed 45 million views on YouTube while the latter, produced by Pdogg and written with RM, Suga and J-Hope as well as Fontana, Michel Schulz, Rock Mafia’s Antonina Armato, Krysta Youngs and Julia Ross, is at 134 million-plus.

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08.07.2020 / 23:10

Harvey Weinstein, Russell Simmons Accusers Call for Industry Support for Survivors

Days after Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape in a landmark verdict for the #MeToo movement, women who accused the former movie mogul and Def Jam co-founder Russell Simmons of sexual misconduct joined forces in New York to talk about what's next for the entertainment industry, including the need for the business to support and hire survivors.Former Def Jam executive Drew Dixon, who went public with sexual harassment and assault claims against Simmons in a New York Times exposé in December 2017, said Saturday in a panel discussion with other accusers moderated by The Hollywood Reporter's executive film editor Tatiana Siegel that since she spoke out "not a single black person in the music industry" has contacted her to ask if they can

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