Rick Ross sets up shop with Warner Bros. Records

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterRecently, there were rumors about where Rick Ross would be going. Following the release of Teflon Don, Ross was a free agent. But, he also has a growing record label he is looking out for. Due to his popularity, everyone began making offers to the boss.Jay-Z helped Rick Ross break into the game when he made him a part of Def Jam. Soon, DJ Khaled, a

Ace Hood proclaims his Superstar Status

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterIn late 2007, DJ Khaled launched We The Best Music and entered a partnership with Def Jam. The result of this partnership was the return of Def Jam South. DJ Khaled had the job of rebuilding the record label by finding Southern rappers. The first artist signed was Ace Hood, at the time only nineteen years old.During the spring of 2008, DJ Khaled

Ace Hood pulls off comeback with "Hustle Hard"

By The Hip Hop WriterHip Hop Vibe Staff WriterDJ Khaled finally made it big for Miami in 2007. He posted a major hit with "We Takin' Over" and did not look back. The DJ quickly landed a deal with Def Jam to take over the Southern extension of the label. Along with the CEO deal, Khaled also launched his We The Best Music Group.While DJ Khaled was making it big in 2007, Ace Hood was just trying to