The Sign of the Times? Def Jam Records Layoffs.
The legedary record label founded in the dorm room of Rick Ruben and Russell Simmons that recorded rap superstars and groups like Run DMC, LL Cool J, DMX, Public Enemy are op landscape, recently downsized, laying off more than 20 employees.
According to All Hip Hop.com, staff members and music industry executives like Chris Hicks and Jonathan McHugh were let go, however, Hicks and McHugh will reportedly perform consulting work for Island Def Jam/Motown, who work with stars like
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