I guess the entertainment industry is NOT for everyone. You have to be very very strong person to handle it. That is why I respect artist who are big and still succeded to have their sanity and happiness(=Beyoncé).
Sources close to VIBE have confirmed that Violator Management founder Chris Lighty has passed away.
Violator has worked with stars such as Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mıa, Diggy Simmons, Cormega, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas, and more.
Jeff Robinson, who was close to Lighty, confirmed the tragic news on Twitter.
Jeff Robinson @thejeffrobinson "So very sad about Chris lighty..Great long time friend,fellow bronxite and peer...incredible businessman and person."
Stay tuned for more on this developing story.
More industry insiders have sent their condolences.
Karen Ciѵil (@KarenCivil) Devastated to hear about the loss of Chris Lighty. My prayers & thoughts are with his family.
Decon (@Decon) RIP Chris Lighty. Our deepest condolences to his friends, family & team.
SCRAM JONES (@SCRAMJONES) R.I.P. Chris Lighty - thats just crazy - #1 Hip Hop Manager
dream hampton @dreamhampton So sad RT @insideplaya @clighty has passed due to suicide. RIP
isis @isarias Just called to confirm it. My heart goes out... They're going too soon.... RIP @clighty. #prayersup
Pill @Pill4180 Wow!! R.I.P Chris Lighty.... Hip-Hop Legend responsible for many careers in the music industry.
Ghostface Killah @GhostfaceKill ah Hard one to grab Yo damn.... My most humble prayers to the family of Chris Lighty!
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Source:
http://www.vibe.com/article/veteran-...ty-passes-away
