Topix — The company said in a statement that executive vice president Shakir Stewart died on Saturday. 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

MTV.com News — Exec reportedly died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.By Shaheem Reid Shakir Stewart Photo: courtesy of Shakir Stewart Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart, who replaced Jay-Z at the helm of the label and signed such artists as... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm hater-free,' rapper says, also addressing rumors that he'll be on a 'part two' version of the track.By Shaheem Reid Photo: MTV News Sure, Rick Ross yells, "How could you forget about me?" on his freestyle over the "Swagger Like Us" bea... more info

AllHipHop — West Coast rapper Roccett has officially joined Young Jeezy’s group USDA it was announced today (October 29).   Roccett’s manager Rick Edwards of Get Your Green Up Ent. and CTE’s Kinky B. have confirmed that the 22-year-old rap... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm here representing for him, the future,' Jada says on Atlanta set of 'Ride' remix clip.By Shaheem Reid Photo: MTV News ATLANTA — Hey, all you get-out-the-vote organizations: Try getting DJ Khaled as one of your spokespeople. No joke.... more info

MTV.com News — 'I'm pretty upset about it, but that's the way life is sometimes!' rapper blogs.By Gil Kaufman Kanye West Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage Kanye West wasn't kidding when he said his new album would feature the sound of the retro-rific 808 dru... more info

VH1 News — Young Jeezy brought out Young Buck, Rick Ross and more friends for his "Who Dat" clip. "I think I'mma shoot a video for every song on my album," he told MTV News. more info

VH1 News — Young Jeezy brought out Young Buck, Rick Ross and more friends for his "Who Dat" clip. "I think I'mma shoot a video for every song on my album," he told MTV News. more info

Pitchfork — Photos by Francis Chung; Above: David Banner Marc Hogan's coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Amy Phillips' coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Jessica Suarez's coverage: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, FridayDavid Banner [Nokia T... more info