Jay-Z Stepping Down From Def Jam Presidency

77830627.jpgFollowing weeks of speculation, Jay-Z announced on Monday afternoon that he will be stepping down from the presidency of Def Jam once his employment contract with Universal Music Group expires.

The NYT’s anonymous sources corroborated earlier reports that Jay wanted a lot of money to continue staying in his position–or at least a deal more lucrative than the one that’s expiring, which could pay Jay as much as $10 million if he hit certain financial targets. Jay-Z still has “one or more” albums left under his other contract with UMG, although rumors that he may cut loose and start a label with Steve Jobs and Beyonce will probably still fly, since nothing makes starved newsmongers’ hearts go pitter-patter like Apple-related rumors.

Jay-Z to Quit His Day Job as President of Def Jam [NYT]

 
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  1. loudersoft  |   Posted on Dec 26th, 2007

    50 bucks says the Steve Jobs/Shawn Carter wedding will happen before the Jay-Z/Beyonce wedding does

  2. Anonymous  |   Posted on Dec 26th, 2007

    When is this contract set to expire?

  3. Jfrankparnell  |   Posted on Dec 26th, 2007

    Does this mean I need to take my time as a pimp off my resume now?

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