Former Def Jam Prez Heads to Warner

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After leaving Def Jam for the second time a few weeks ago, former Island/Def Jam president Kevin Liles is set to follow his former boss Lyor Cohen by joining Warner Music.

According to the New York Daily News, Liles will serve as executive vice president and once again report to Lyor Cohen. Liles reportedly had a falling out with Def Jam’s new chief L.A. Reid, causing him to leave the label. Liles was [...]

Shyne Speaks to Hot 97 From Prison

Slicksno.com - ShyneIncarcerated former Bad Boy, Shyne called in to New York radio station Hot 97 on Friday (6/4) from the Clinton Correctional Facility granting his first interview since being sentenced to prison in 2001 for his involvement in a 1999 club shooting.

AllHipHop.com reports that the rapper told radio personality Angie Martinez he expects to be released from jail early next year pending appeal. He also maintained his innocence in the shooting, for which [...]