Def Jam, owned by Universal Music, has been
home to some of hip-hop’s most pioneering artists, from Public
Enemy to LL Cool J and the Beastie Boys. Its current roster
includes Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Kanye West.
Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr, professionally known as Snoop Dogg,
will be based in Los Angeles and report to Universal Music Group
Chairman and Chief Executive Sir Lucian Grainge and Def Jam
interim Chairman and CEO Jeffrey Harleston.
As an award-winning artist, Snoop Dogg has released 19 studio
albums and sold over 30 million albums worldwide.
Snoop would not be the first rapper to take on an executive role
at Def Jam. In 2004, Jay-Z was named president and CEO of the
label, but left after three years.
(Reporting by Dominique Vidalon; Editing by Jan Harvey)
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