Jay-Z and Def Jam

[Benji]

The legendary hip-hop record label that signed Run DMC, Public Enemy, and the Beastie Boys and more recently, the likes of Ja Rule, DMX, and Method Man, announced Jay Z would be its new president. On Air America Radio this morning, Chuck D said LL Cool J, who was apparently lobbying for the position himself, was none too pleased. Is the Jay Z appointment a desperate PR stunt from a company struggling to adjust to a rapidly changing market, or a shrewd business move from a label looking to bolster its street cred?

- Guerilla News Network

http://www.gnn.tv/headlines/headline.php?id=382

Anyone know if theirs truth behind this? If it is I like Def Jam again, Jay-Z is one of few rappers I still have a real love for despite his 'retirement'.

[Agent Risktaker]

I thought Russell Simmons was the President of Def Jam. Or am I thinking of another company? What happened?

[Assy]

The legendary hip-hop record label that signed Run DMC, Public Enemy, and the Beastie Boys and more recently, the likes of Ja Rule, DMX, and Method Man, announced Jay Z would be its new president. On Air America Radio this morning, Chuck D said LL Cool J, who was apparently lobbying for the position himself, was none too pleased. Is the Jay Z appointment a desperate PR stunt from a company struggling to adjust to a rapidly changing market, or a shrewd business move from a label looking to bolster its street cred?

- Guerilla News Network

http://www.gnn.tv/headlines/headline.php?id=382

Anyone know if theirs truth behind this? If it is I like Def Jam again, Jay-Z is one of few rappers I still have a real love for despite his 'retirement'.

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[Guest Blade]

I heard rumours of this a few months ago on a site but wasn't sure because i thought Simmons was still president unless simmons is becoming a C.E.O and Jay Z to President

[tristy]

Jay-Z was named the President and C.E.O. of Def Jam.