December 24th, 2007

Jay-Z Steps Down As President Of Def Jam, What Letter Grade You Would Give His Performance?

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Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter will step down as Def Jam Records president when his contract expires this year, he and Universal Music Group announced today (Dec. 24). The rapper will continue to record for Roc-A-Fella, the label he co-founded in 1996, which is part of the Universal-distributed Island Def Jam Music Group.

He added, “It’s time for me to take on new challenges. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to build upon the Def Jam legacy, helping to move the company into a new era of artistic success.”

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113 Responses to “Jay-Z Steps Down As President Of Def Jam, What Letter Grade You Would Give His Performance?”

  1. The Baby Says:

    Dam. That was bruh too….

  2. nader Says:

    thank god.

  3. papavb Says:

    He did almost nothing for hip-hop while he was there, he did help ne-yo and rihanna.

    I’d give him a C- if cuz I’m feeling generous, bumping AG still though.

  4. crooks Says:

    wonder who the washed up an bitter rappers gonna blame now that jigga man is gone

  5. rocstar Says:

    man i cant wait till LL’s cd drops and flops…who the fuk is he gona blame???

    that is gona be funny shit….with jigga out, these complaining rappers should be goin platinum now rite???

    hov bout to make some big moves, watch out

  6. wah wah Says:

    cosign 3
    but i’d give him a D- cuz AG didnt last a week in my playlist