Lyor Cohen

Corporate Officer/Principal at Phat Farm LLC

64 year

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Lyor Cohen is the founder of Theory Entertainment LLC, which was founded in 2012.
He is also the founder of Rush Management, Inc. Mr. Cohen's current job is as a Partner at Phat Farm LLC.
Mr. Cohen's former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer-Recorded Music at Warner Music Group Corp.
from 2004 to 2012, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at The Island Def Jam Group from 1988 to 2004, Director at Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc., President at Def Jam Recordings, Inc. from 1988 to 2002, and Road Manager-Run DMC at Rush Entertainment LLC.

Lyor Cohen active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Phat Farm LLC	Corporate Officer/Principal	2011-01-20

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Former positions of Lyor Cohen

Companies	Position	End
WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.	Corporate Officer/Principal	2012-09-29
The Island Def Jam Group The Island Def Jam Group Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Island Def Jam Group produces, publishes, distributes and markets recorded music. Its flagship division Island Records imprint trolls the waters of adult contemporary and alternative rock with artists such as Elvis Costello, Melissa Etheridge. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.	Chairman	2003-12-31
Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Vivendi SE, Def Jam Recordings, Inc. is a legendary hip-hop music label that has been at the forefront of the genre for over 35 years. The company is based in New York, NY. Over the years, Def Jam has established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars includes Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, and Big Sean, among others. Founded in 1984, Def Jam began as an independent label inspired by the emerging sound of hip-hop and represented iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Tunji Balogun has been the CEO of the company since 2022.	President	2001-12-31
Theory Entertainment LLC Theory Entertainment LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Theory Entertainment LLC operates as an independent American record label company. Its hub helps artists and their partners by giving them access to tools and knowledge to remain independent and to be active participants in artist development. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Founder	-
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. provides child and youth care services. The firm offers education, cultural enrichment, and social services. The company was founded by Anthony Drexel Duke in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Director/Board Member	-

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WARNER MUSIC GROUP CORP.	Commercial Services

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The Island Def Jam Group The Island Def Jam Group Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Island Def Jam Group produces, publishes, distributes and markets recorded music. Its flagship division Island Records imprint trolls the waters of adult contemporary and alternative rock with artists such as Elvis Costello, Melissa Etheridge. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.	Consumer Services
Rush Management, Inc.
Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Def Jam Recordings, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Part of Vivendi SE, Def Jam Recordings, Inc. is a legendary hip-hop music label that has been at the forefront of the genre for over 35 years. The company is based in New York, NY. Over the years, Def Jam has established its dominance with superstar acts like Jay-Z, DMX, Ludacris, Rihanna, and Kanye West. Def Jam's diverse roster of marquee and emerging stars includes Justin Bieber, Alessia Cara, Logic, Pusha T, and Big Sean, among others. Founded in 1984, Def Jam began as an independent label inspired by the emerging sound of hip-hop and represented iconic stars like LL Cool J, Slick Rick, The Beastie Boys, and Public Enemy. Tunji Balogun has been the CEO of the company since 2022.	Commercial Services
Rush Entertainment LLC Rush Entertainment LLC Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Rush Entertainment LLC operates as a entertainment company. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL.	Commercial Services
Phat Farm LLC
Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Boys & Girls Harbor, Inc. provides child and youth care services. The firm offers education, cultural enrichment, and social services. The company was founded by Anthony Drexel Duke in 1937 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Health Services
Theory Entertainment LLC Theory Entertainment LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Theory Entertainment LLC operates as an independent American record label company. Its hub helps artists and their partners by giving them access to tools and knowledge to remain independent and to be active participants in artist development. The company was incorporated in 2013 and is headquartered in New York, NY.	Consumer Services

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