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Def Jam’s Most Embarrassing Moments 
Sat, Oct 17
This is too good not to be reposted here. Complex recently put together this hilarious list of Def Jam’s most embarrassing moments. Read some of them below and head over to Complex.
If you haven’t noticed, 2009 is a pretty big year for Def Jam Recordings. And it’s not because they’re home to some of the biggest names in pop music (Rihanna, Kanye West, The Dream). The iconic label that put rap on the mainstream map turns 25 this year, an anniversary that’s being commemorated by a special CD box set and last night’s VH1 Hip-Hop Honors tribute.
Well, as any fan of Def Jam’s amazing musical catalog can attest, last night’s event left a lot to be desired. Even Russell Simmons is rumored to be pissed about the half-assed production. But regardless of how dissapointing it was, it probably wasn’t the most embarassing moment in the label’s history. Take a look back at 10 moments that Def Jam probably wishes they could forget…
EMBARRASSMENT: Keith Murray Allegedly Attacks Def Jam Employees
WHEN: 2003
WHAT: When Keith Murray signed to Def Jam after serving 33 months he thought it’d be smooth sailing. So we can kinda see why he flipped out when his album He’s Keith Murray was shelved for two years. We’re not saying he should have choked or even threatened to choke out DJ employees, but we understand.
EMBARRASSMENT: Dame Dash Yells At Def Jam Employees On Camera
WHEN: 2003
WHAT: After learning that Def Jam brass held a meeting regarding Jay-Z’s “Black Album” without Roc-A-Fella’s CEO, Dame Dash bursts into one of their meetings and let’s ‘em know how he really feels. You thought Dame blacking on Kevin Liles was emasculating, imagine how DJ employee Randy Ackerman felt when Dame took aim and aired out his dirty laundry. Now the whole building knows he gets slapped around by rappers not named Dame Dash.
EMBARRASSMENT: The Entire Roc La Familia Roster
WHEN: 2005
WHAT: During his tenure as President of Def Jam, Jay-Z made some extremely questionable business moves, none of them more flagrantly bad as the formation of his Latino off-shoot label. The idea itself wasn’t horrible; the signee’s were. The worst being the Houston, Texas bred rapper, Aztek Escobar.
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This is too good not to be reposted here. Complex recently put together this hilarious list of Def Jam’s most embarrassing moments. Read some of them below and head over to Complex. If you haven’t noticed, 2009 is a pretty big year for Def Jam Recordings. And it’s not because they’re home to some of the [...]
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