Justin Bieber releases first new album in four years called Swag The new album has been described as ‘some of his most personal music yet’. Evening Standard · Jul 11, 2025
Russell Simmons rape accuser says music mogul ‘caused pain’ as she refiles lawsuit The Def Jam Recordings co-founder is once again facing legal action over the alleged assault in the 1990s The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2025
"Public Enemy gave the establishment something to fear, an intelligent, angry, politicised, uncompromising voice for disenfranchised black America." A beginner's guide to Def Jam Recordings in five essential albums Def Jam is the most influential record label in hip-hip history. Here is your guide to its most significant releases Louder · May 3, 2024
‘I’ve been beaten up by the police. They’re bullies’: Potter Payper on life after prison and his debut album Ahead of the release of his debut album, the Barking-bred rapper opens up to Ellie Muir about getting caught in prison’s ‘revolving door’, inspiring his listeners, and having your lyrics used against you in court The Independent UK · Apr 23, 2023
Kanye West 'being sued by pastor for sampling religious speech without permission' Kanye West and record label Universal Music Group are reportedly being sued by a pastor for the alleged use of a religious sermon without permission on a track from his album Donda (2021) Daily Mirror · May 4, 2022