Hicks Named Def Jam Executive VP

Chris Hicks has been named executive vice president at Def Jam Records, a source told Billboard.biz. Hicks was previously senior VP of A&R for Warner Music Group and Warner Chappell Music.

Hicks, a Richmond, California native turned Atlanta resident, began in the music industry with his own independent entertainment company, home to songwriters Johnta Austin and Bryan-Michael Cox. He's also co-managed Usher and Mary J. Blige. He worked his way up through a number of A&R projects and has signed Lil Wayne, T.I. and Dr.Dre to publishing deals during his career. Hicks will report directly to Island Def Jam chairman and CEO Antonio “L.A.” Reid.




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