BREAKING NEWS: Def Jam Vice Pres Shakir Stewart Dead Of Apparent Suicide

Def Jam Executive Vice President, Shakir Stewart was found dead today (November 1), AllHipHop.com has learned.   While details are being confirmed, sources stated that Shakir's body was found about an hour ago in his New York apartment.   Stewart replaced Jay-Z's position at Island Def Jam and was named Executive Vice President of Def Jam Recordings in June of 2008.   Stewart began is career at Def Jam in 2004, as VP of A&R for the legendary label.   As A&R,...(read more)

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