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 ...

Records co-founder Irv Gotti on Wednesday (Feb. 5), tributes poured in from the hip-hop world, including from the label where ...

“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.

He posted a single broken heart emoji on X (Twitter) after Gotti’s death was announced. Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti launched his career as an A&R, shared a statement on Instagram ...

LiAngelo Ball, brother of NBA players Lonzo and LaMelo Ball, has gone viral with his new song 'Tweaker,' signed by Def Jam Recordings for $8 million. The track is popular among NBA athletes ...

Def Jam Recordings, where Gotti began his career as an A&R executive before launching Murder Inc. with his brother Chris Gotti, released a heartfelt statement honoring his contributions.

After a few years out of the spotlight, LiAngelo Ball, the former high school standout whose performances ... Ball inked a deal with Def Jam Records and its parent corporation, Universal Music ...

Mark Penny will be the new executive director of the Missouri Association of School Administrators. Penny, a retired superintendent, will replace outgoing director Doug Hayter. The Missouri ...

Def Jam, who reportedly signed Ball to a record deal (including his own label) worth as much as $13 million, is betting on that dynamic changing. The hefty contract came from the buzz of Ball ...