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Label Dispute Reportedly Responsible For Delayed Release Of Kanye West's 'Yandhi' Album

Kanye West‘s highly anticipated ‘Yandhi’ album release date remains uncertain as it has emerged that a label dispute is responsible for the multiple delays the project has suffered. According to…

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Russell Simons Accused By Yet Another Woman Of Sexual Assault, Bringing His Total Accusers To 19

Legendary American music exec and former co-founder of Def Jam Russell Simmons has been accused by yet another woman of sexual assault. In a new Variety report, Alexia Norton Jones has…

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August Alsina puts his label, Def Jam on blast for ‘leaking’ his album

The day before the release of his second album ‘This Thing Called Life’, American R&B singer, August Alsina has stirred up some controversy with his label.

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Leona Lewis signs deal with Def Jam

Leona Lewis revealed she is now a part of the label's roster in America by posting a photo of herself, wearing a Def Jam jacket on Instagram.

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VIDEO: Rihanna – Watch Riri twerk in ‘Pour it up’

Watch Riri re-enact Marilyn Monroe while she's twerking in this new video for her single - the stripper club-inspired 'Pour it up'...

NET SPECIAL FEATURE: Business model threatens existence of record labels

Nigerian record labels are facing horrendous times, with the likelihood of most of them packing up, Nigerian Entertainment Today investigations have revealed. If the local business model is not overhauled to accommodate the peculiarities of a chaotic system, at least 10 labels will either close shop or move into other aspects of entertainment, experts told us over the weekend...

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Jeremih announces Diddy as his manager

Def Jam recording artist Jeremih has announced that Hip Hop mogul Diddy is his new manager...

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Turn Up! 2 Chainz thrills Lagos fans at DKM concert

The DEF Jam recording artiste performed for a full hour his songs and features including 'Birthday song', 'I'm different', Trinidad James' 'All gold everything', Nicki Minaj's 'Beez in the trap' and G.O.O.D Music's 'Mercy' and more...

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VIDEO: 2 Chainz – Watch the rapper being robbed in broad daylight

Video evidence of 2 Chainz being robbed in the streets of San Francisco has popped up after the rapper claimed the news of his robbery was false.

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Top Radio's Tosyn Bucknor chats with Def Jam's Jeremih

On November 22, 2012 Top Radio OAP Tosyn Bucknor had a special interview session with Def Jam's recording artist and producer Jeremih...

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Label Dispute Reportedly Responsible For Delayed Release Of Kanye West's 'Yandhi' Album

Russell Simons Accused By Yet Another Woman Of Sexual Assault, Bringing His Total Accusers To 19

August Alsina puts his label, Def Jam on blast for ‘leaking’ his album

Leona Lewis signs deal with Def Jam

VIDEO: Rihanna – Watch Riri twerk in ‘Pour it up’

NET SPECIAL FEATURE: Business model threatens existence of record labels

Jeremih announces Diddy as his manager

Turn Up! 2 Chainz thrills Lagos fans at DKM concert

VIDEO: 2 Chainz – Watch the rapper being robbed in broad daylight

Top Radio's Tosyn Bucknor chats with Def Jam's Jeremih

Afrika Bambaataa, Hip-Hop pioneer and Zulu Nation founder, dies at 67

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West denied entry to UK

DJ Tunez and Burna Boy allegedly clash at Obi’s house

Ghana Music Awards: 4 Nigerian songs nominated for “African Song of the Year”

Celine Dion announces comeback shows amid battle with Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS)

10 Nollywood actresses who have been name-dropped on Afrobeats songs

Oscars set 2027 and 2028 dates ahead of 100th edition in 2028

New Tumi, Raw Emotions: Sharon Rotimi steps in as Wura’s past Leaves fans shaken

Wura S4, Dividends, and other shows to stream this long holiday

AMVCA 2026: Nominees with back-to-back nominations in 2025 and 2026

Court orders Bill Cosby to pay $19M to former waitress in 1972 sexual assault case

Valerie Perrine, Oscar-nominated actress and ‘Superman’ star, dies at 82 after battle with Parkinson’s disease

Chuck Norris, ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ star and Action icon, dies at 86

10 record-breaking moments at the 2026 Oscars

Full List: Sinners, Michael B. Jordan shine as Autumn Durald Arkapaw makes history at 2026 Oscars

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