May 09, 2007

By By Hillary Crosley, N.Y.

Rumors have been flying that Island Def Jam is laying off roughly 40 individuals by week's end. While Billboard has not been able to confirm a total number, a few layoffs were carried out Monday and Tuesday of this week, including: Crystal Issacs, senior national director of mixshow promotions; Ray Romulus, A&R manager; one member of the creative department; one artist development person; and the entire Roc La Familia staff, which serviced Def Jam's international arm. More lay-offs are expected as the week continues.

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