While appearing on ESPN’s “First Take” this week, Brooklyn, New York rapper Fabolous was asked about the absence of artists like Public Enemy and LL Cool J from the roster of artists for the upcoming Def Jam Recordings 30th Anniversary Concert.
Fab didn’t specifically address the absence of Def Jam’s early artists, but did state that the concert is “a fusion” of artists both past and present.
“Well, I think it’s a mixture of some of the guys from the past and some of the guys that are there now,” Fabolous said in a video posted on XXLMag.com. “So, it’s like me, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz. And then it’s some of the past Def Jam artists like Foxy Brown, Method Man, and Redman. So, it’s a fusion of both. So, I think all together it should be a dope show for everybody.”
In addition to Fabolous, the artists currently scheduled to perform at the anniversary concert are DMX, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Foxy Brown, Jhene Aiko, Onyx, Method Man, and Redman.
Another artist who recently addressed the lineup for the Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert was LL Cool J. According to TheUrbanDaily.com, the former Def Jam artist laughed off claims that he was upset about not being asked to take part in the concert.
“Hurt my feelings? Nah, if I didn’t own my catalogue, maybe it would hurt my feelings… but we’ll see what happens. You never know,” LL said, according to TheUrbanDaily.com.
After addressing the Def Jam Recordings 30th Anniversary Concert, Fabolous then talked sports during his “First Take” appearance, specifically the Dallas Cowboys. The New York City lyricist gave credit to the team for looking “a little more consistent” this year.
Fab also recalled being a New York Giants fan by “default” and a low-key fan of the San Francisco 49ers.
“I feel like they finally gelling a little bit,” he said. “It took them a couple years, but I think they’re playing well and it’s starting to look a little more consistent. That’s what I think Dallas’ problem was in the past. Especially Romo. People questioning his consistency. And I think he’s stepping up right now…I don’t think I was raised to hate ‘em. But they were in the same division and same—They always was like a Giants’ nemesis kind of [thing]. You never really could like them. I respected them. And I respected the Aikman, Emmitt Smith era.”
RELATED: DMX, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz, Fabolous Performing At Def Jam 30th Anniversary Concert
(AllHipHop News) Def Jam is celebrating its 30 year anniversary with a star-studded concert featuring many of the artists that were signed to the iconic Hip Hop label. While acts like Rick Ross, DMX, and Method Man are set to hit the stage tonight at Brooklyns Barclay Center, some of the legends that helped build the company were not included on the bill. Former Def Jam rapper Cormega wonders why some of the greats were left out.
“I’m like a nigga that was on the bench that just got a ring. I didn’t do shit on Def Jam, so fuck me. I’m not important,” Mega tells ForbezDVD. “But LL, Slick Rick, and Public Enemy they’re not even on the 30th anniversary. LL Cool J should be the headliner.”
LL addressed the snub during a recent interview. The “Mama Said Knock You Out” emcee revealed he was not asked to perform at the event, but he is not angry about not being included.
Cormega keeping it REAL
Son no LL cool J or Public Emerny Get the F out of here
or Slick Rick but at least they have a crackhead suffering from withdrawls, foxy brown and officer ricky.
At least Snitchy Cent wont be there to run the show with niggger behavior.
LMFAO Rick Ross fans so so sensitive
Curtis cant even get signed by a major, he got booted off Interscope after he got caught trying to beat up a female secretary.
majors were lining up to sign him but he wanted to keep it indie like birdman and slim
Is Fab signed to Def Jam still? He hasn’t put out an album since 2009 just like Jadakiss… meanwhile they’re giving Ross 2 dates in 1 year.
I know right….. Damn Shame!
Have you ever thought that Ross can drop albums when he wants because he has his own machine?
Can you tell me the name of Fabolous own personal label? Jadakiss own personal label?
This is a mans world, you have to learn how to do for self and be self sufficient if you want to drop albums every other year because albums don’t sell anymore so the labels are downsizing and giving out shitty 360 deals to recoup budgets.
Fab can drop a free Mixtape every year and go on tour without Def Jam getting a cut of the profits so what incentive does he have to drop an album on a major label when he can eat better without doing that’?
why the fuck you need a personal label? I thought the whole point in signed to Def Jam was for them to have your back and do that work for you!
“Fab can drop a free Mixtape every year and go on tour without Def Jam getting a cut of the profits so what incentive does he have to drop an album on a major label when he can eat better without doing that’?”
But he’s signed to Def Jam for 5 years with no album why not just go indie and get paper that way.
Bootlegging and Piracy pretty much killed the Major labels, they don’t even develop artists anymore and the budgets they crack open are laughable, don’t even get me started on the 360 Deals.
Anybody can have their own personal label but without a STAFF of professionals your label is nothing more than an imprint for you to get your share of royalties/points or whatever off your singles and albums.
Def Jam merged and downsized and have half the staff that they did when they were on top, they do the very minimal for an artist so they can make a profit except when it comes to their queen Rihanna.
MMG have Sheri Bryant, Alex Bethune, Lex Louis, Dallas Martin, DJ Khaled, Spiff and
Sav Freeman to name a few behind the scenes doing the groundwork in addition to their
own film division.
Jeezy had Def Jam by the throat when he still had Kinky B with him same how 50 had his career on lock when he had Sha Money and Chris Lighty pulling strings behind the scenes, Tip wouldnt be shit without Jason Geter and Julia Greenwald, you have to have a strong team and staff if you want ahit done in 2014.
There are benefits to being on a major as far as payola, A&Rs, management and overall direction but if you have been in the game long enough you can do for self with a lot of those hings.
You don’t even need to intern at these plantations anymore, just observe and analyze the game
by watching the industry moves of people like Benjy Grinberg and Sarah Stennet or on our side
Rich Rozay.
How can Ross afford to do Def Jam’s job for them and have a staff as the groupie guy pointed out when he doesn’t put up big numbers ever?
But he’s signed to Def Jam for 5 years with no album why not just go indie and get paper that way.”
If you sign a 5 album deal with a major then you are contarcuatly obligated to give them 5 albums, you cant release a retail album without the Def Jam seal on it, I don’t know the specifics of Fabs contract but I assume he is still under contract.
You can buy out your contract or just stay on the shelf and you have to get clearance to appear on any retail song while under contract.
A crazy example to research for information is how Def Jam had to pay Camron 2.5 million just to get Juelz off Diplomat records so Juelz could be signed exclusively to Def Jam. Camron strong armed them and kept blocking Juelz features so they bought out the contract.
Before Prince went Independant he called his contract with WB a slave contract and had ro change his name just to record unfiltered material so imagine what minor artists like Fab and Kiss go through.
i hope that one guy above is getting paid by mmg to post comments that read like a press release with as many name drops as a Game record
and to add on if you already have a sizable fanbase and you want to get to the next level and get some overseas exposure you can always sign a joint deal for promotion and distribution, you won’t get the whole building but they will put some of the machine behind you.
Some artists look at the Majors as noting more than a bank that’s going to give them an advance in Reuben for a portion of the profits when you sell some music, that’s why you here people compare the industry to the dope game, you get fronted some work and then pay your connect back when you get your work off. Then you re up and do it all over again untill your block ain’t hot or your fans ain’t buying.
I like how Fab included himself in the new school even though he been in the game since the mid 90s… i was banging his freestyles on clue tapes in highschool.
It would be laughable to hear Fabolous put himself in with the old school Def Jam with the likes of Public Enemy and LL Cool J when he never released anything on Def Jam until 2007.
this nigga look like Urkel
With a british smile
Why is gusto officer ricky in lined up
50 year old half wit fuck Fab couldn’t even make ONE good album though, admittedly, his guest spot of Ghostface “Wizard of Poetry” was great… But that’s Ghost, and he was the only thing worth even half a fuck Def Jam in the 21st Century.
Shawn Carter for President, yuck yuck yuck!!
Shawn Carter Foundation does “lots” of great too, right.
Your Trippin bro..The soul tapes are pretty much classic albums.
i didnt know record execs posted anonymous on hhdx that shit cray or is it just bruthadee again
Dream Def Jam concert-
LL
PE
3rd Bass
Warren G
Slick Rick
Jigga
EPMD