The 25 Best Rick Rubin Songs

As the cofounder of Def Jam celebrates his birthday, Complex counts down the productions that made him a legend.

Erick Sermon Tells All: The Stories Behind His Classic Records (Part 1)

In part one of our two part series, the Green-Eyed Bandit breaks down the stories behind the making of his biggest hits from EPMD to the Def Squad.

Interview: No I.D. Talks Def Jam, Kanye West, & How He Affected "Watch The Throne"

The Chicago producer and label exec talks about challenging Jay-Z , how fame destroys people, and the time Michael Jackson called up Kanye West.

Interview: 2 Chainz Breaks Down His Def Jam Deal

The artist formerly known as Tity Boi talks about singing to Def Jam, his upcoming album, and the mystery artist he's going to be working with.

Watch This: Russell Simmons Says That Fox News' Sean Hannity Is "More Gangsta Than Snoop Dogg"

The conservative talk show host showed how gangsta he really is.

The 25 Most Stylish Def Jam Artists

For a quarter century, Def Jam has been styling on everyone.

Spotted: Russell Simmons Rocks adidas Superstars at Def Jam Dinner with Jay-Z & Rick Rubin

Russell? Illest mother alive.

Quote of The Day: Def Jam CEO Slams Claims That Label Is Broke

Sounds like 50's rant this morning might have hit a nerve.

Links of The Day 6/20/2011

A new book will be chronicling the first 25 years of Def Jam, DMX's prison release date is pushed back, and 50 Cent inks an anti-bullying book deal.

Dame Dash vs Def Jam Part 2

Peep new footage of Dame Dash barking at Def Jam employees.

Shots At The Check Writer: When Rappers Bump Heads With L.A. Reid

Interview: Curren$y On "Pilot Talk," Dame Dash, And His Relationship With Lil Wayne

The Hot Spitta to speaks about his Def Jam debut, his complicated history, and the longest he's gone without smoking.