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With a few thousand dollars each, they created the tiny Def Jam records, in order to release music that no ... Universal, the massive music conglomerate that currently owns 60 percent of Def Jam,

One Response to “Jay-Z leaving Def Jam Records.” ... The Universal Music Group, which owns Def Jam, has made no announcement of a replacement. Jay-Z has been in the job since 2005.

After months of speculation, Hip-Hop mogul Jay-Z  ... Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, took over as President of Def Jam in 2005. Under his guidance, the rapper signed his former rival Nas to Def Jam

Finance guru Alvin Hall explores the business empire of rap star Jay-Z, a man who has become a brand in his own right. Ten years ago he was spurned by every record label, so he started his own.

Finance guru Alvin Hall explores the business empire of rap star Jay-Z, a man who has become a brand in his own right. Ten years ago he was spurned by every record label, so he started his own.

THE reason Jay-Z is stepping down as president/CEO of Def Jam records is that it just didn't pay enough.

But according to the Times, a source who requested anonymity said Universal, the company that owns Def Jam, declined to renew his employment contract under the more lucrative terms Jay-Z...

But according to the Times, a source who requested anonymity said Universal, the company that owns Def Jam, declined to renew his employment contract under the more lucrative terms Jay-Z...

According to a recent report, Cam'ron has sold Juelz Santana's contract with them, to Def Jam Records for a cool $2 Million.