“Def Jam Recordings and the extended Def Jam family of artists, executives and employees, are deeply saddened at the loss of Irv Gotti,” Def Jam said in a statement released late Wednesday.

Gotti, born Irving Domingo Lorenzo Jr. on June 26, 1970, was a key figure in the sound of ‘90s and 2000s hip-hop, when brash ...

It didn't take long for former Charlotte Hornet s forward ... Ball inked a $13 million deal ($8 million guaranteed) with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. He will, however, retain complete ...

WHOA-OH! The Tweaker memes are so good! Following the tremendous success of “Tweaker” last week, Gelo has reportedly signed a massive deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group. According to ...

Gotti started out in A&R at the hip-hop label, before co-founding the culture-dominating Murder Inc. imprint with his brother ...

ESPN reported Monday that LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group ... The Cleveland Cavaliers even played 'Tweaker' over the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse public address ...

That said, the 26-year-old has been very relevant over the previous few weeks due to a viral song. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Ball has now signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music ...

It looks like Def Jam is a firm believer ... was hitting the back button as soon as the first part of the hook was over. Honestly, I ran out of different ways to describe Tweaker.