It's a sad day for hip-hop. Chris Lighty, who managed stars such as Mariah Carey, 50 Cent and Missy Elliot, died of an apparent suicide.
The New York Police Department confirms to E!
News that Lighty (also known as Darrell) was found dead in his Bronx apartment with a gunshot wound to the head.
Police are investigating, though there were no signs of foul play.
No further information is being given at this time.
In
a final blog post titled "Chaos and Mayhem...Hip-Hop" and dated Aug.
23, Lighty -- a member of Boogie Down Productions and the founder of
Violator Management (now Primary Violator) -- expressed frustration at
the "rat race we call hip-hop" and "the rumors and ridiculous stories"
involving his clients. The latter was apparently in reference to an
alleged altercation involving 50 Cent.
The reaction to Lighty's shocking death immediately reverberated through the music community.
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