He went as far as suing UMG, Def Jam and Roc-a-Fella as well as his publisher EMI in 2019. West also made his feelings towards the label clear in 2020, when he tweeted images of his record ...

Former Def Jam President Kevin Liles says a woman can't sue him for rape after settling with UMG, but she says the deal was for wrongful termination.

Longtime music executive Kevin Liles, Def Jam Recordings and Universal Music Group are reportedly being sued by a woman for ...

While multitasking is common in the hip-hop world, it seems likely that UMG will lean toward an executive who will devote most of their focus to Def Jam. Def Jam has had many phases: Over the ...

P rofessional basketball player and “Tweaker” rapper LiAngelo Ball has signed a label deal with Def Jam and Universal Music Group (UMG), according to ESPN reporter Shams Charania.. On Monday ...

Kevin Liles, Def Jam and UMG have been sued by a woman for rape. Skip to main content Skip to site footer. Trending: That Mexican OT's N-Word Debate; All the Rappers Touring in 2025; ...

Upon joining Def Jam in 2021, Blythe reunited with A&R executive Tunji Balogun, who found Blythe for that pivotal first internship. “I’m so excited to bring Chelsea to UMG Nashville as EVP A&R ...

The lawsuit also names Def Jam and UMG as defendants, alleging the music companies knew of Liles’ “propensity to commit the aforementioned crimes of violence.” ...

Doe filed her lawsuit in late February — which said UMG and Def Jam “not only knew or should have known” of the alleged conduct and Liles’ alleged “propensity” to commit it — shortly ...

The Jane Doe now suing former Def Jam President Kevin Liles with allegations he raped her in a company office in 2002 previously signed a settlement agreement that released Def Jam's owner, UMG, ...

The Jane Doe now suing former Def Jam President Kevin Liles with allegations he raped her in a company office in 2002 previously signed a settlement agreement that released Def Jam’s owner, UMG, and ...

The Jane Doe now suing former Def Jam President Kevin Liles with allegations he raped her in a company office in 2002 previously signed a settlement agreement that released Def Jam’s owner, UMG ...