Update: Police Release Detail Suicide Of Def Jam EVP

Drizzy · 11-02-2008, 08:30 PM

Atlanta-area authorities have confirmed the cause of death of Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir as a self-inflicted gunshot wound, AllHipHop.com has learned this afternoon.

The 34-year-old Oakland, California native, who split his time between Atlanta and New York, was discovered around 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon (November 1) in the bathroom at his home in Marietta, a northwest suburb of Atlanta.

According to Cobb County Police spokesperson Cassie Reece, Stewart shot himself with a handgun.

Upon being discovered, he was transported to Kennestone Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

In his four year tenure at Def Jam, Stewart rose through the ranks from Vice President to Senior Vice President of A&R, before taking over the position famously left vacant by Jay-Z earlier this year.

Those familiar with Stewart, who began his career in the entertainment business while still a student at Morehouse College, have echoed their disbelief at the shocking turn of events.

Stewart and his college inner circle are seen as largely instrumental in Atlanta's development into a major force in the world of urban entertainment.

It was with Hicks, RyanKenny co-founder Ryan Glover and Henry "Noonie" Lee that he got his start, launching Ivory Coast Entertainment, a party and concert promotions company.

They went on to start Noontime Entertainment, the songwriting and production company which brought forth Hip-Hop producer Jazze Pha, and Grammy Award winning songwriters Bryan-Michael Cox and Johnta Austin.

Police would not release details as to who discovered Stewart. Stewart went on to work for publishing company Hitco, where he signed Beyonce Knowles to a publishing deal.

During his tenure at Def Jam, Stewart was instrumental in signing Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and others.

source:allhiphop

anzee11 · 11-02-2008, 08:49 PM

I not sure what to make of this but, as the old saying goes, 'Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.' It appears he had everything going for him. I hope he didn't leave a wife with kids behind because suicide is the ultimate selfish act to do.

shade45radio · 11-02-2008, 09:11 PM

wonder wa he wuz goin thruu to shoot himself..dam...it wusnt money...he prob has nuf

Jayse · 11-02-2008, 09:15 PM

That's terrible. Rest in Peace, Shakir.

Drizzy · 11-02-2008, 09:19 PM

^^^ Co-Sign... R.I.P

Young A · 11-02-2008, 10:35 PM

That's dumb people you go to hell for killing yourselves R.I.P. but nothing should make anyone kill themselves

citystarz™ · 11-02-2008, 11:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by anzee11

I not sure what to make of this but, as the old saying goes, 'Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.' It appears he had everything going for him. I hope he didn't leave a wife with kids behind because suicide is the ultimate selfish act to do.

agree x4584

11-02-2008, 08:30 PM	#1
Drizzy aKa dRiZz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,844 Repped: 609 Repped 1,674 Times in 252 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 5 Posts	Update: Police Release Detail Suicide Of Def Jam EVP Update: Police Release Detail Suicide Of Def Jam EVP Atlanta-area authorities have confirmed the cause of death of Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir as a self-inflicted gunshot wound, AllHipHop.com has learned this afternoon. The 34-year-old Oakland, California native, who split his time between Atlanta and New York, was discovered around 4:00 pm Saturday afternoon (November 1) in the bathroom at his home in Marietta, a northwest suburb of Atlanta. According to Cobb County Police spokesperson Cassie Reece, Stewart shot himself with a handgun. Upon being discovered, he was transported to Kennestone Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. In his four year tenure at Def Jam, Stewart rose through the ranks from Vice President to Senior Vice President of A&R, before taking over the position famously left vacant by Jay-Z earlier this year. Those familiar with Stewart, who began his career in the entertainment business while still a student at Morehouse College, have echoed their disbelief at the shocking turn of events. Stewart and his college inner circle are seen as largely instrumental in Atlanta's development into a major force in the world of urban entertainment. It was with Hicks, RyanKenny co-founder Ryan Glover and Henry "Noonie" Lee that he got his start, launching Ivory Coast Entertainment, a party and concert promotions company. They went on to start Noontime Entertainment, the songwriting and production company which brought forth Hip-Hop producer Jazze Pha, and Grammy Award winning songwriters Bryan-Michael Cox and Johnta Austin. Police would not release details as to who discovered Stewart. Stewart went on to work for publishing company Hitco, where he signed Beyonce Knowles to a publishing deal. During his tenure at Def Jam, Stewart was instrumental in signing Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and others. source:allhiphop

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11-02-2008, 08:49 PM	#2
anzee11 Veteran Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,252 Repped: 389 Repped 77 Times in 48 Posts Neg Reps: 14 Neg Repped at 3 Times in 3 Posts	I not sure what to make of this but, as the old saying goes, 'Suicide is a permanent solution to a temporary problem.' It appears he had everything going for him. I hope he didn't leave a wife with kids behind because suicide is the ultimate selfish act to do.

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Jayse Veteran Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pallet Town Posts: 1,650 Repped: 54 Repped 259 Times in 119 Posts Blog Entries: 1 Neg Reps: 8 Neg Repped at 5 Times in 4 Posts	That's terrible. Rest in Peace, Shakir.

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Drizzy aKa dRiZz Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 3,844 Repped: 609 Repped 1,674 Times in 252 Posts Neg Reps: 1 Neg Repped at 7 Times in 5 Posts	^^^ Co-Sign... R.I.P

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Young A Veteran Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: N.O. Ya Heard Me Posts: 2,656 Repped: 752 Repped 84 Times in 60 Posts Neg Reps: 315 Neg Repped at 105 Times in 95 Posts	That's dumb people you go to hell for killing yourselves R.I.P. but nothing should make anyone kill themselves