The latest Chuck Philips news reminds me that I should have pointed out that he was one of those leaving the LA Times as part of extensive staff reductions.
Clarification: Philips was not laid off but, instead, "requested and was given a buyout".
Unfortunately it’s looking like Philips’ failed work related to the murders of Biggie Smalls and Tupac Shakur will be what’s he’s known for in the world of hip hop.
In related news from a while back, Jack Shafer took a look at how the L.A. Times could have avoided that embarrassment.
Quick clarification … We broke this story at HipHopDX on July 13. MTV got it late and wrong: Philips requested and was given a buyout, he wasn’t laid off.
Thanks.
Didn’t know you were writing for Hip Hop DX. I’ve started following them again so I’ll keep an eye out.