November 2nd, 2008

R.I.P. To The Def Jam V.P. Shakir Stewart

Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart, who replaced Jay-Z at the helm of the label and signed such artists as Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, died Saturday (November 1). According to reports, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Further details were not available at press time.

Full Story: MTV

I don’t really like posting about things like this but since he was such a high level executive at Def Jam, I guess it should be posted. R.I.P. to a man who had a great career and played a role in the careers of Young Jeezy, Rick Ross, Ciara & Beyonce.



10 Responses to “R.I.P. To The Def Jam V.P. Shakir Stewart”

  1. Treo Says:

    Suicide? I wonder what was going on in his life…DAMN R.I.P

  2. OFFICER RICK LEONARD ROSS
    OFFICER RICK LEONARD ROSS Says:

    YEAH THAT SOUNDS LIKE SUICIDE…

    R.I.P

  3. theblackguy Says:

    damn thats sad… dude had really made a career for himself. sorry to hear that. never really know whats going on in peoples lives despite their success. R.I.P

  4. understanding Says:

    Self-inflicted gunshot wound 2 the head? WORD? Damn man. My heart goes out 2 his fam’ and close friends but real talk dawg … whatever it was … it wasn’t worth takin’ your own life over. Life is worth livin’ 4 real and whatever was goin’ on … there was always the possibility of light and somethin’ positive right around the corner 4 real. That’s disturbing. All in all though some people feel like their lives are so f**ked up that they equate death with peace.

    http://www.myspace.com/understandingone

  5. Backlash Says:

    Damn, R.I.P

  6. bkili Says:

    very shocking.
    my condolence’s to his family.
    I agree with #3

  7. Booklyn Stand Up Says:

    R.I.P. Followed this man for the past 3 years, just hope god got him.

  8. Young Trump Says:

    This is really sad RIP. People need to get past those demons that point them to suicide though.

  9. Mentally Inbalanced. Says:

    Wasnt getting paid enough is my guess.
    RIP tho.

  10. NYC Says:

    Dickhead nigga bodies himself and leaves his family hurtin’…selfish ma’fucca

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