VH1 News — Kanye West, Usher, Rick Ross and other members of the hip-hop community reacted to Barack Obama's presidential win with pride. more info

MTV.com News — Fat Joe, Nick Cannon, Young Jeezy also celebrate the new president-elect.By Shaheem Reid Kanye West Photo: Gareth Cattermole/ Getty Images The hip-hop community was one of, if not the cross section of people most vocal about their diligent... more info

AllHipHop — Nearly a year of debates, controversy, and unexpected twists has culminated with today’s record-breaking Election Day (November 4), where millions of voters will decide the next president of the United States.   With less than 24 hours befor... more info

MTV.com News — The 34-year-old executive died of self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday.By Gil Kaufman Shakir Stewart Photo: Ray Tamarra/ Getty Images Atlanta police confirmed on Sunday that Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart died of a sel... more info

Pitchfork — Photo via Island Def Jam Music GroupDef Jam executive vice president Shakir Stewart-- the man who succeeded Jay-Z at the top of the Def Jam Recordings ladder-- committed suicide at his Marietta, Georgia home on Saturday (November 1), according to rep... more info

MTV.com News — Plus: Plies reps for pant saggers; Kid Cudi gets a boost from Jim Jones, Kanye West.By Shaheem Reid, with additional reporting by Rahman Dukes Lil Wayne and Rick Ross Photo: Julia Beverly Artist and DJ: Rick Ross and DJ Infamous Represen... more info

Guardian Music — Shakir Stewart, executive vice president of Def Jam and one of the most powerful figures in hip-hop, died this weekend in an apparent suicide. Police reported that the man who signed Beyoncé was found in his bathroom at around 4pm on Saturday, suf... more info

MTV.com News — 'Over the past several weeks, Shakir's behavior was inconsistent with the man we all know and love,' joint statement reads.By Shaheem Reid Shakir Stewart Photo: Island/Def Jam Just like his many friends and colleagues, the loved ones of De... more info

TMZ — Shakir Stewart, the man who replaced Jay-Z as head VP of Def Jam Records, was found dead yesterday.Best known for signing artists such as Rick Ross and Young Jeezy -- Sewart stepped in Jay-Z's shoes shortly after he stepped down last December. Cau... more info

VH1 News — Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart, who replaced Jay-Z at the helm of the label and signed Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, died Saturday, reportedly of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. more info