Major Labels Fired Entire Urban Music Departments While Pop, Country and Rock Kept Their Jobs

freddyo12

May 28, 2026

Major labels cut urban music departments

Major labels are reportedly cutting entire Urban music departments behind the scenes. That’s happening even as Hip-Hop and R&B keep dominating streaming and the culture.

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