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

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 Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, died Saturday (November 1). According to reports, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Further details were not available at press time. A native of Oakland, California, Stewart was appointed executive vice presiden...

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