Canadian MC Kardinal Offishall announced yesterday (1/10) that he has been named head of Global A&R for Def Jam Recordings.

"Big up Tunji and the whole Def Jam family!" he captioned his announcement. "We on a mission to bring y’all the best artists from around the world and shift culture, with the amazing talents we discover, nurture and partner with. It is a massive privilege to continue to help bring creatives’ visions to the world."

He then explained that he was incapacitated a year ago, and he encouraged his followers to persevere and keep God first. "Thank you to my team, family, friends and fans for being in my corner. This time last year, I was in a hospital bed and couldn’t walk more than a few steps. To whomever is reading this: speak your dreams into existence and keep God first. Give thanks to the most high."

The Toronto native started his career in the mid-1990s as a member of The Circle and released several singles and albums throughout the 2000s. In 2013, he became the creative executive director of Universal Music Canada's A&R team. In 2021, Kardinal Offishall was promoted to senior vice president of A&R for Universal Music Canada.