Guardian Music — Music mogul who guided hip-hop's commercial explosion found dead outside his New York home in an apparent suicideChris Lighty, one of the most influential executives in hip-hop, has died. The 44-year-old manager of 50 Cent, Diddy and Mariah Carey rep... more info

USA Today Music — Lighty worked with stars including Missy Elliott, Mariah Carey, Diddy, LL Cool J and more. more info

The Hip Hop Chronicle — The world of Hip Hop has been rocked by the news that Chris Lighty has passed away. Lighty was manager to the stars. He set a blueprint that many have followed since. He was the founder of Violater Management, working with artists like 50 Cent, Q-Tip... more info

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Starpulse — A man accused of breaking into LL Cool J's California home has pleaded not guilty to a first degree burglary charge. The rapper, real name James Todd Smith, confronted 56-year-old Jonathan Kirby l... more info

Starpulse — Last week, criminal Jonathan Kirby snuck into LL Cool J's home at 2 a.m., and the rapper/actor took immediate action. New photos show that LL gave the man two black eyes and broke his nose. more info

411 Mania — News and thoughts on Lil Wayne being sued once again by producers for unpaid royalties, LL Cool J knocking out an alleged burgler, DOOM sending an imposter in his place at a show in London and more! more info

The Newsroom — Mama said knock you out and that is exactly what LL Cool J did. LL Cool J physically took down a guy that dared enter his house. Early this morning, the burglar entered his Los Angeles area house around 2am, and so unfortunately for him, the huge bea... more info

Topix — Jonathan Kirby was allegedly involved in a fight with the rapper after breaking into his L.A. home last week. more info

411 Mania — And shows off his bruises... more info