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Def Jam Recordings

Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2003

    Murder Inc. investigation and TVT litigation

    Murder Inc. Records, which had a distribution relationship with Def Jam, became the subject of a money-laundering investigation. A related dispute with TVT Records produced a large initial judgment that was later substantially reduced on appeal.