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Mar 30, 2024 · He played a significant role in the success of Def Jam Recordings and helped sign some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including Jay-Z, DMX, and Ja Rule. After leaving Def Jam Recordings, Ty Ty continued to work with Jay-Z and co-founded Roc Nation with him.
Jun 20, 2018 · To put it simply, Ty Ty is JAY's "day one." Illegally, he assisted Carter during his drug dealing days and also defended JAY'S honor against enemies such as R. Kelly and Jim Jones. When you are as loyal as him there is a permanent seat for you on the ride to the top. Smith was a huge part of Def Jam and currently has large role over at Roc Nation.
Apr 25, 2006 · In Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday, Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith -- the man charged 18 months ago with third-degree assault in connection with the pepper-spray attack of R. Kelly during a Madison...
Apr 25, 2006 · Tyran “Ty-Ty” Smith, a Def Jam Vice President and childhood friend of Brooklyn rapper Jay-Z, plead guilty yesterday to a disorderly conduct charge for his role in the 2004 incident where he...
Jun 18, 2018 · JAY-Z's longtime friend and Roc Nation co-founder, Tyran "Ty Ty" Smith has been shouted out on songs since Reasonable Doubt, and on "Friends," Hov reveals he and Beyoncé have asked Smith...
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Jul 22, 2019 · Tyran Smith, president of A&R and co-founder of Roc Nation, commented, “Shari and Omar love culture and all it encompasses. Both are consummate professionals who understand and respect artists...
Nov 14, 2000 · His cousin, Bryant Biggs, and close friend Tyran Smith, who also manages Memphis Bleek, will head up the new venture. Def Jam have been mooted as a name to distribute the label’s releases....
