A resurfaced clip reveals a joke Jay-Z made to a teenage Rihanna during her 2005 audition for Def Jam, where he humorously suggested she could leave through the door with a signed deal or out the window. This comes amid renewed scrutiny of Jay-Z following a lawsuit alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Rihanna recounted the story on The Tyra Banks Show, describing the meeting as warm and welcoming, and she was signed to Def Jam that night.
A resurfaced clip reveals a joke Jay-Z made to a teenage Rihanna during her 2005 audition for Def Jam, where he humorously suggested she could leave through the door with a signed deal or out the window. This comes amid renewed scrutiny of Jay-Z following a lawsuit alleging he raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Rihanna recounted the story on The Tyra Banks Show, describing the meeting as warm and welcoming, and Jay-Z's interest in signing her as an artist.
A former Def Jam executive has filed a lawsuit against Russell Simmons, alleging that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s, adding to the 20 women who have accused Simmons of sexual assault or harassment. The lawsuit includes claims of sexual battery/assault, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Simmons' attorney denied the allegations, stating that he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual relationships. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages, and the lawsuit was filed under the state’s Gender Motivated Violence Act, which provides a lookback window for survivors of gender-motivated violence through March 1, 2025.
August 08, a singer-songwriter and producer known for his work with DJ Khaled and Jhené Aiko's Def Jam Recordings label, has passed away at the age of 31. The cause of death has not been confirmed. August 08, also known as Ray Jacobs or August Grant, was praised for his talent and artistry by his colleagues and friends. He released several EPs and was a collaborator on tracks with various artists. His loss is mourned by the music community.
