Irv Gotti, Def Jam hip-hop exec and Murder Inc. co-founder, dies at 54
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 ...
Ye, Def Jam, 50 Cent & More React to Irv Gotti's Death: ‘A Force That Reshaped the Soundscape of Hip-Hop and R&B'
Records co-founder Irv Gotti on Wednesday (Feb. 5), tributes poured in from the hip-hop world, including from the label where ...
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LiAngelo Ball said he’s a better rapper than Cam’ron
LiAngelo Ball, the professional basketball player who is now a rising star in the rap world, declared that he's a better ...
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Music executive Irv Gotti, who helped launch the careers of rap stars, dies at 54
“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.
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LiAngelo Ball’s ‘Tweaker’ Is a Sign of Where Rap Might Be Heading
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 ...
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LiAngelo Ball Has Signed An $8 Million Record Label Deal
According to reports, the former hooper-turned-budding rap star inked a multi-million dollar record deal with Def Jam and UMG thanks to the online success of his latest single. Per NBA insider ...
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LiAngelo Ball signs Def Jam deal worth up to $13M after viral ‘Tweaker’ song
LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed a deal with Def Jam and the Universal Music Group, ESPN reported. Ball’s label, Born2Ball Music Group, had gone viral for his Jan. 4 song release, “Tweaker ...
Gelo Drops ‘Tweaker’ Video With Ball Brothers LaMelo and Lonzo
Gelo is ready for a club night. On Thursday, basketball player-turned-overnight musical sensation LiAngelo Ball dropped a video for his recent single “Tweakers,” featuring his brothers Lonzo and ...
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LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam after song goes viral in NBA: Report
ESPN reported Monday that LiAngelo Ball, 26, has signed with Def Jam and Universal Music Group in a deal worth as much as $13 million, with $8 million guaranteed. It will also give Ball full ...
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A (fake) 16-song set list for LiAngelo Ball's first tour show after his lucrative Def Jam
It looks like Def Jam is a firm believer. The record label has reportedly signed LiAngelo Ball to a $13 million deal with $8 million guaranteed because of his new song. LiAngelo has worked himself ...
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Did Def Jam Really Do A $13M Deal With LiAngelo Ball?
Former NBA prospect LiAngelo Ball, the middle brother of NBA players Lonzo (Chicago Bulls) and LaMelo (Charlotte Hornets), has reportedly signed a recording contract with Def Jam. According to ...
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Sources: LiAngelo Ball signs music deal with Def Jam worth $13M
LiAngelo Ball has signed a deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group, a representative from his label Born2Ball Music Group says. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth as much as $13 million ...