Def Jam VP Shakir Stewart was found dead on Saturday! Read this release for the details via MTV:
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.
Family and friends are devastated by this tragedy and our hearts and prayers go out to them. More as this story develops...
