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19:28 on November 1 2008

Shakir Stewart, Who Replaced Jay-Z At Helm Of Def Jam, Dead

VH1 NewsDef 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-inf... more info
23:20 on November 1 2008

Def Jam Says Executive Who Succeeded Jay-Z Is Dead

New York TimesDef Jam Recordings said that Shakir Stewart, who succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music label, has died. more info
23:55 on November 1 2008

Def Jam says exec who succeeded Jay-Z is dead

Associated PressNEW YORK (AP) -- New York City-based Def Jam Recordings says that the executive that succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music label has died.... more info
23:56 on November 1 2008

Def Jam says exec who succeeded Jay-Z is dead (AP)

Yahoo! MusicAP - New York City-based Def Jam Recordings says that the executive that succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music label has died. more info
02:44 on November 2 2008

Def Jam says executive who succeeded Jay-Z, signed Young Jeezy, is dead; cause not known

TopixThe company said in a statement that executive vice president Shakir Stewart died on Saturday. more info
02:45 on November 2 2008

Jay-Z's record label successor found dead

NMEShakir Stewart, Jay-Z's successor as executive vice president at Def Jam Records, has been found dead. more info
03:10 on November 2 2008

Jay-Z's Glastonbury set hailed as 'Most Memorable Moment' of the summer

Yahoo! Music UKworld entertainment news - Rap superstar Jay-Z has been honoured for his controversial headlining performance at this summer's legendary music festival Glastonbury. more info
03:15 on November 2 2008

Def Jam says exec who succeeded Jay-Z is dead (AP)

AP - New York City-based Def Jam Recordings says that the executive that succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music label has died. more info
03:15 on November 2 2008

Jay-Z's record label successor found dead - NME.com

The Money TimesJay-Z's record label successor found deadNME.com - 1 hour agoShakir Stewart, Jay-Z's successor as executive vice president at Def Jam Records, has been fou... more info
06:37 on November 2 2008

Def Jam says exec who succeeded Jay-Z is dead

USA Today MusicNew York City-based Def Jam Recordings says that the executive that succeeded Jay-Z as the head of the legendary hip hop music ... more info
07:15 on November 2 2008

Jay-Z's Def Jam Successor Found Dead

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 -- S... more info
02:45 on November 2 2008

Jay-Z's record label successor found dead

NMEShakir Stewart, Jay-Z's successor as executive vice-president at Def Jam Records, has been found dead. more info

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