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

AngryApe — He reportedly hands over $5 million to end his contract more info

Rolling Stone — Jay-Z confirmed to Rap Radar he is now “a completely independent artist” after buying out the remainder of his contract with Island Def Jam for a reported fee of $5 million. With the move, Jigga is now free to release The Blueprint 3 on his new R... more info

Starpulse — NEW YORK (AP) - There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam. The rapper confirms reports that he has left the record company[...] Read more! more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — NEW YORK - There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam. more info