Roc-A-Fella Records was founded by Jay-Z in 1995 and was instrumental in launching his solo career.

Aftermath Entertainment was founded by Dr. Dre in 1991 and has released albums by artists such as Eminem, 50 Cent, and Kendrick Lamar.

Def Jam Recordings was founded by Russell Simmons in 1984 and has released albums by artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Beastie Boys.

Bad Boy Records was founded by Sean Combs in 1993 and has released albums by artists such as The Notorious B.I.G., Mary J. Blige, and Puff Daddy.

Death Row Records was founded by Suge Knight in 1991 and has released albums by artists such as Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, and Tupac Shakur.

Island Def Jam Music Group was founded by Lyor Cohen in 1994 and is a joint venture between Universal Music Group and Island Records.

Interscope Records was founded by Jimmy Iovine and Ted Field in 1990 and has released albums by artists such as Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Kendrick Lamar.

Loud Records was founded by Steve Rifkind in 1986 and has released albums by artists such as Wu-Tang Clan, Mobb Deep, and Big Pun.

Def Jam Recordings was founded by Russell Simmons and Rick Rubin in 1984 and has released albums by artists such as LL Cool J, Public Enemy, and Beastie Boys.

Uptown Records was founded by Andre Harrell in 1983 and has released albums by artists such as Mary J. Blige, Jodeci, and Heavy D & the Boyz.

Sussex Records was founded by Clarence Avant in 1967 and has released albums by artists such as Bill Withers, Roberta Flack, and Natalie Cole.

Motown Records was founded by Berry Gordy in 1959 and has released albums by artists such as Diana Ross & The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.

EastWest Records was founded by Sylvia Rhone in 1989 and has released albums by artists such as En Vogue, Boyz II Men, and Salt-N-Pepa.

Arista Records was founded by Clive Davis in 1967 and has released albums by artists such as Whitney Houston, Aretha Franklin, and Alicia Keys.

Live Nation was founded by Michael Rapino in 1997 and is a live entertainment company that produces concerts and festivals.