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Jay-Z Parts Ways With Def Jam

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-Zâ€™s departure from Def Jam puts an end to rumors regarding the buy out of his contract with the iconic label, for a reported $5 million dollars. During his stint at the Def Jam, Jay-Z transitioned from top-selling artist to music executive. Jay-Z albums released under the Def Jam umbrella...(read ...

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07:17 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam

MTV.com News — Jay is happy to be 'a completely independent artist' after buying out his contract.By Shaheem Reid Jay-Z Photo: Roc-A-Fella Now maybe we can get that Blueprin... more info

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21:40 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z Buys Out Def Jam Contract, “Blueprint 3″ Heads to Roc Nation

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 m... more info

12:29 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam

MSN Music — Jay-Z tells RapRadar.com he's free from Def Jam, thanks label for support. more info

20:33 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z confirms he's parting ways with Def Jam Records

NME — The rap star leaves label where he once served as president more info

09:48 on May 22 2009

Jay-Z quits Def Jam

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

19:17 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z Leaves Def Jam

VH1 News — Jay-Z has left Def Jam. The MC is happy to be "a completely independent artist" after buying out his contract. more info

20:29 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam

Associated Press — NEW YORK (AP) -- There will be no encore for Jay-Z and Def Jam.... more info

11:13 on May 22 2009

Jay-Z parts with Def Jam Records

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

01:39 on May 22 2009

Jay-Z Parts Ways With Def Jam

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 Thursd... more info

12:00 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z and Beyonce See the Sights of Spain Side-by-Side

PopSugar — Beyonce Knowles and Jay-Z grabbed lunch at a restaurant in Barcelona yesterday prior to her show there last night. Her European tour has brought her from France to German... more info

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20:38 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam

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

20:39 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z Confirms Split With Def Jam

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

21:44 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z 'Buys Himself Out Of Def Jam'?

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

21:50 on May 21 2009

Jay-Z confirms split with Def Jam

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

09:22 on May 22 2009

Jay-Z Confirms Def Jam Departure

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

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