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Rawkus Records layoffs and distribution deal

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After closing their West Coast office last month, Rawkus Records laid off over 50 percent of their New York City staff yesterday. Despite rumors that Def Jam was buying a stake in the label, sources state that Rawkus has inked a new distribution deal with MCA Records, home to such acts as The Roots, GZA, Common, Kardinal Offishall & Doggystyle Records.

CommonDef JamDoggystyle RecordsGZAKardinal OffishallMCA RecordsRawkus RecordsThe Roots

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