Def Jam’s Executive VP found dead at age 34

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Shakir Stewart, Jay-Z’s replacement as Executive Vice President of Def Jam Records, was found dead in the bath room of his Georgia home. According to the Cobb County Police, Stewart was taken to an Atlanta hospital on Sunday November 2, 2008 after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The 34-year -old Stewart took the Executive V.P. position shortly after Jay-Z resigned in December of 2007.

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  • 5 Responses to “Def Jam’s Executive VP found dead at age 34”

    1. HipHop is Alive
      11-3-2008

      damn, sounds like there’s more to the story than just that. You know Black People dont kill themselves.

      HipHop is ALive

    2. BlazeA50
      11-3-2008

      “after suffering a self-inflicted gunshot wound”…why not just say he committed succide.

    3. Roxana Salcedo
      11-4-2008

      Wow that is really sad. Lately it seems as the more fame and money you have the more you are attracted to these kind of things. I hate for these things to happen I feel that if you have made it that far you should enjoy and savor the glory of all the obstacles you have overcame.

    4. Gmoney804
      11-10-2008

      Man its more to dis damn story that mane just got a new job and shit……Da police betta look harder

    5. Beauty
      11-12-2008

      This is saddening to hear and I pray that his souls rests with God. I was watching the reality show Brutha and I thought I saw him in a few shots. It does seem like there is more to the story. Sometimes we think that because they have the money and fame, they are exempt from the same trials and tribulations. You never know what’s going on with a peron’s emotional or mental state. Many blessings of peace and healing to his family and friends. Most of all, I pray that the truth is revealed.

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