Former Executive Vice President of Warner Music Group Kevin Liles spoke with SoulCulture TV about Trey Songz, Def Jam and him mentoring the youth of America. He was in Paris for the launch of his Def Jam Rapstar game.

Remember when Roc-A-Fella Records was one of the hottest labels in hip-hop back in the late 90s and early 2000s? Dame Dash does too, and hopes to restore the label that he was bought out of back to its former glory.

Though Usher and Tameka Foster officially divorced in November, they were still legally married (and together) when Usher started dating former Def Jam exec Grace Miguel. Over the weekend, Usher was photographed in Atlanta's Piedmont Park with his two sons and Grace. Click here to read how Tameka reacted via Twitter!

New music from anything OutKast affiliated is always a cause for celebration. Big Boi's unleashing his first official single since announcing his deal with Def Jam. The Scott Storch produced "Shutterbugg" sounds like it'll be a huge record this spring and summer! Check out the latest from one of ATL's finest!

Atlanta's own The-Dream, one of the hardest working men in music, found time between getting married and making a baby with wife Christina Milian to actually make another record. Love King drops this summer on Def Jam Records. Check out behind the scenes footage of the title cut video.

It is being reported that Jennifer Lopez has been dropped by long-time label Epic Records. The singer/actress’ manager Benny Medina is said to have confirmed the split. Click here for details.

When <strong>Def Jam Records</strong> began as a boutique indie label 25 years ago, it quickly caught the ear of a generation and elevated a style of music that had existed primarily in the clubs and block parties of New York City into a thriving new genre. Click below to read more about Def Jam's storied history. <!--more-->