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Kanye West, Usher, Rick Ross, More React To Barack Obama's Historic Victory

5864 days ago
MTV.com NewsFat 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

Chicago Wakes Up To A New World After Barack Obama Victory

5864 days ago
MTV.com News'We got somebody in there now who's not only going to think about himself, but is going to think about us too,' one proud Chicagoan says.By Gil Kaufman A Chicagoan holds up a newspaper with Barack Obama's picture on it Photo: Gil Kaufman/ MTV N... more info

Def Jam Exec. Vice President Shakir Stewart Dead at 34

5866 days ago
Rolling StonePhoto: Rose/Getty Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart reportedly committed suicide this weekend in his Atlanta home. He was 34. Stewart was tabbed to replace Jay-Z’s role at Def Jam after the rapper left after signing a deal with Live N... more info

T.V. Eye: November 3-9

5866 days ago
PitchforkLive music on T.V. this week: Monday, November 3: CBS: Late Show With David Letterman: Jenny Lewis and Elvis Costello NBC: Late Night With Conan O'Brien: the Decemberists NBC: Last Call With Carson Daly: Young Jeezy and Nas ABC: Jimmy Kimmel Live!: ... more info

Def Jam VP Shakir Stewart Committed Suicide, Police Confirm

5866 days ago
MTV.com NewsThe 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

Def Jam Executive Shakir Stewart Commits Suicide

5866 days ago
PitchforkPhoto 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

Young Jeezy Casts His First Vote; Mobbed By GA Voters

5866 days ago
AllHipHopLast week, Young Jeezy ventured into a three hour-plus early voting line to cast his ballot for Democrat nominee Barack Obama, and show solidarity with his fellow Georgia citizens.   Taking time out to speak with young fans that mobbed the Atlanta ... more info

Def Jam exec Shakir Stewart commits suicide

5866 days ago
Guardian MusicShakir 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

Shakir Stewart's Family, Fiancee Say Def Jam Exec Was In 'Deep Pain' Before Death

5867 days ago
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

Jay-Z's Def Jam Successor Found Dead

5867 days ago
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

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