Interviews with Russell Simmons, Lyor Cohen, ?uestlove and more give insight into the imprint’s history in the special issue. By Jayson Rodriguez The Def Jam issue of XXL Photo: XXL They were simply bigger and deffer than any other label in rap history and, as a result, Def Jam Records was recognized on Tuesday during VH1’s “Hip Hop Honors.” The seminal label was the night’s sole honoree, a first in the event’s six-year history.
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