Saturday, November 1, 2008

News: Vice President of Def Jam Records Commits Suicide



Breaking news out of New York reports that Shakir Stewart the acting VP of Def Jam Records committed suicide earlier today. No other information has been released at this time.

Stewart succeeded Jay-Z at the top of the Def Jam ladder in June and also retained his duties as senior VP of A&R at Island Def Jam. The Oakland, Calif., native signed such artists as Rick Ross, Young Jeezy and newcomer Karina Pasian.

-BIG D O

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