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The Newsroom — Sean Penn withdraws divorce petition; Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam records; Green Day lashes out at Wal-Mart policy. (May 22) more info

MTV.co.uk News — Jay Z has revealed he has now split from his record label of ten years Def Jam.   The rapper also served as CEO of the company for over three years. Now he is expected to work with touring... more info

BBC News - UK — US rapper Jay-Z confirms he has parted ways with Def Jam, the record label where he once served as president. more info

Yahoo! Music UK — Dotmusic - Rap icon thanks label for "unique experience" more info

AngryApe — He parts ways with his long-standing label more info

AllHipHop — After more than a decade of providing a consistent string of hit albums and songs, Jay-Z is leaving Def Jam Records.   The rap mogul confirmed the amicable split Thursday (May 21). Jay-Z’s departure from Def Jam puts an end to rumors regardi... more info

The Mirror — There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam. more info