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YouTube's Lyor Cohen is in Edmonton not only to present at the 2023 Juno Awards, the longtime music exec is also here to caution about Canada's Bill C-11.

YouTube's Lyor Cohen is in Edmonton not only to present at the 2023 Juno Awards, the longtime music exec is also here to caution about Canada's Bill C-11.

BY ERIK LEIJON

Lyor Cohen on Canada's New "Streaming Bill": "It Will Clip the Wings of Emerging Artists"

Lupe Fiasco took to Twitter to discuss his problems with his former label Atlantic Records, which the Chicago rapper was signed to from 2005 to 2009.

Lupe Fiasco took to Twitter to discuss his problems with his former label Atlantic Records, which the Chicago rapper was signed to from 2005 to 2009.

BY TARAMHDVN

Lupe Fiasco Speaks on Problems With Former Label Atlantic Records

In a statement, 300 co-founder and industry mogul Lyor Cohen said the newly announced acquisition left the influential company “in good hands."

In a statement, 300 co-founder and industry mogul Lyor Cohen said the newly announced acquisition left the influential company “in good hands."

BY TRACE COWEN

Warner Music Group Has Acquired 300 Entertainment; Roster Includes Young Thug, Megan Thee Stallion, and More

The two iconic industry veterans go deep on their history, including seeing DMX for the first time and what Bad Boy taught them.

The two iconic industry veterans go deep on their history, including seeing DMX for the first time and what Bad Boy taught them.

BY TRACE COWEN

Lyor Cohen and Kevin Liles Talk Bad Boy's Impact, DMX's Breakthrough, and More in New Interview

The Roc-A-Fella co-founder posted the apology videos on his Instagram.

The Roc-A-Fella co-founder posted the apology videos on his Instagram.

BY JOE PRICE

Dame Dash Apologizes to JAY-Z and Jim Jones: 'I Have No Beef With Anybody'

Lyor Cohen says that Article 13 will have "unintended consequences" on the music industry.

Lyor Cohen says that Article 13 will have "unintended consequences" on the music industry.

BY ALEX GALBRAITH

Lyor Cohen Thinks EU’s Article 13 Could Put an End to YouTube Fan Videos and Remixes

The legendary music exec took time to talk about the Migos and 300 Entertainment debacle, Rich the Kid, Kanye West, and how he almost inked a deal with Drake while heading Def Jam.

The legendary music exec took time to talk about the Migos and 300 Entertainment debacle, Rich the Kid, Kanye West, and how he almost inked a deal with Drake while heading Def Jam.

BY SARAH JASMINE MONTGOMERY

Lyor Cohen on Trying to Bring Drake to Def Jam: ‘The Truth Is He Shook My Hand’

“I don’t love his politics but I was really impressed with the music.”

“I don’t love his politics but I was really impressed with the music.”

BY JULIARP

Lyor Cohen Describes What He Was Thinking During That Kanye West MAGA Photo

Legendary music exec Lyor Cohen talks about his plans for YouTube Music.

Legendary music exec Lyor Cohen talks about his plans for YouTube Music.

BY EDWINORTIZ

How Lyor Cohen Built Def Jam, Reinvented Warner, Launched 300, and Reimagined YouTube Music | Blueprint

The music industry veteran talks future plans, the state of the music business, and Young Thug.

The music industry veteran talks future plans, the state of the music business, and Young Thug.

BY JACOB MOORE

Lyor Cohen's Last Interview Before Announcing Plans to Leave 300 Entertainment