The former president of Three Six Zero is based at the label’s New York headquarters.
"I want Def Jam to be the destination for the next generation of global Black music," the longtime A&R exec says as he leads the iconic company into its 40th year.
Department heads in promotion and communications at Interscope and Def Jam are among those who have been let go.
The festival's fifth edition, set for Dec. 22, will take place at its biggest venue to date.
