He knew she had incredible talent and signed her to Def Jam Records the same day. Rihanna released her debut single, “Pon de Replay,” in 2005. While the young star likely wanted fans to focus ...
Founded in 1984 by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin, Def Jam has been home to iconic artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, Jay-Z, and Rihanna. But what happens when a legendary label faces ...
Jay-Z and Rihanna have had a close professional relationship for years, dating back to when he signed her to Def Jam early in her career. She later moved to Roc Nation for management, where she ...
Speculations about alleged inappropriate actions taken by Jay-Z when trying to get Rihanna to sign with his record label are ...
At the beginning of 2025, we analyze clues and teasers from recent months to forecast the upcoming music year, including festival hits and anticipated album releases.