R.I.P. Chris Lighty

[booster]

Various sources have confirmed that pioneering hip-hop executive Chris Lighty has died. The native of the Bronx died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The powerhouse behind Violater Records and management guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliot.
Lighty began his career working for DJ Red Alert. He became a road manager for Boogie Down Productions and managed groups like The Jungle Brothers and A Tribe Called Quest. He was given the nickname “Baby Chris” for his good looks and to distinguish himself from his older friend Chris Ali.

http://newsone.com/2033361/chris-lighty-dead-dies/

 

[absorhaps]

Damn...rip

 

[Kinonomics]

That's crazy

 

[DirtyCake]

wtf?

 

[curryshotta]

what the hell.............

 

[World B Free]

 

[FUCKYOU]

didnt a exec from def jam kill himself a few years back.. wtf.. im thinking this cat went broke and said fuck it

 

[qt1234]

r.i.p

 

[145evil]

R.i.p.

 

[MonkeyBizness]

didnt a exec from def jam kill himself a few years back.. wtf.. im thinking this cat went broke and said fuck it

Shakir Stewart. Just like Lighty, committed suicide.

I wasn't in Lighty's bank account but it's highly unlikely dude was broke. He was about his business.

Damn shame whatever demons had dude, he felt that offing himself was the only solution. I remember when Shake killed himself, everyone at Island Def Jam was in disbelief.

 

[bigdicdaddy]

didnt a exec from def jam kill himself a few years back.. wtf.. im thinking this cat went broke and said fuck it

You think the record company game is that fucked up ? And i would think guys like Chris.L (rip) would have real estate or franchises or even that work on the block

 

[TEN]

WHAT THE FUCK???????????????????????

Why Chris?

the hell is going on?

 

[TEN]

 

[largebillsonlyplease]

 

[muttt]

Rip

 

[MadWun]

Memories!!!

 

[PICARD]

R.i.p.

 

[rage]

This is ridiculous.​

R.I.P​

 

[woodchuck]

"Don't give show business ALL of you. Save some for yourself." - Eddie LeVert

 

[dtownsfinest]

Damn. Reading this shit reminded me of Shakir. Its just crazy because these guys had success and was able to live through it and then 10 to 15 years later they off themselves. Damn...

 

[The Untouchable GDFOLKS]

Damn another executive?
Chris was a hustler but he was a little suspect. Wouldn't be surprised if someone was going to out him.

 

[Sango]

Crazy

 

[drewmadara96]

Rip

 

[Mixd]

R.I.P.

I'm in shock, damn...

 

[FOSHOO45]

R.i.p.

 

[Joe Money]

Rule #4080! First Shakir, now Chris. These weren't "suicides!"

 

[BDR]

Damnnnnnnnn he was a young dude too

Rip Chris

 

[Newbie]

R.i.p.

 

[ljinsane]

R.I.P.....and this does not sound right. Especially in light of his last tweets

 

[Onpoint]

Man this sad as hell! I was just watching that Tribe Called Quest doc and Lighty was on there! RIP Lighty!

 

[T'Challa]

there is something about the music industy that dont like... i occasionally make beats and most of my niggas rap or produce... but i dont think i want to have a career in music...

there was something said about shakir stewart and faggotry going on and it got out... but i dont know... i wouldnt put it pass the industry...

multi-million dollar CEOs offing themselves...


but R.I.P. chris lighty he was one of the key people in that 50/G-unit reign...

 

[Gemini]

R.i.p

 

[fwillia]

Memories!!!

Hell yea.

He was a part of that first generation of behind the scenes guys who I knew by name.


Not sure how I feel about saying RIP in regards to a person who offed their self, though.

 

[LSN]

Damn man rip

 

[yaBoi]

damn....