Earlier today, reports pertaining to the death of Violator Management CEO Chris Lighty began to circulate across the web, and tonight- in what marks truly tragic news- these reports have been confirmed.
Now, personalities from across the world of Hip Hop have taken to social networking site Twitter to express their feelings of loss.
Their words below…
R.I.P CHRIS LIGHTY THE MAN THAT SAVED MY LIFE!!!
— FAT JOE (@fatjoe) August 30, 2012
wow.no words.RIP Chris Lighty.
— DJ DRAMA (@DJDRAMA) August 30, 2012
Damn Chris Lighty …… Smh.
#RIP— Joe Budden (@JoeBudden) August 30, 2012
RIP
@chrislighty my nicca its love thank u for helping me take my business to next level,it was a blessing God pls bless his soul— Lil Scrappy (@reallilscrappy) August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty was a pioneer in hip hop & the music biz period! He was a good man & a good friend. Prayers for his family & his children..
— OMAR EPPS (@omarepps) August 30, 2012
R.I.P Chris Lighty… You were highly respected and will be missed!
— KerryKrucialBrothers (@Krucial) August 30, 2012
@yoliethejew I love you back. In the light of recent news of the passing of Chris Lighty, people need love not hate!
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) August 30, 2012
Rest in peace Chris Lighty. Your words and your vision are constant inspiration to me. Forever.
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) August 30, 2012
Chris Lighty: ME AND THIS GUY TORE ATL UP LIKE NO OTHER, I WILL ALL WAYS CHERISH OUR RELATIONSHIP,AND ALL THE MI… bit.ly/Ovn4Am
— Jermaine Dupri (@Mr_Dupri) August 30, 2012
While the details of his passing are yet to be confirmed, Karen Civil reports:
Chris’ passing was from an apparent suicide in his Bronx, NY apartment. It is noted that there was a bullet wound to his head and a gun next to his body.
Law enforcement sources have shared that along with the divorcing from his wife last year, Lighty was also dealing with financial hardships – owing the IRS up to $5MIL. No word if this has been confirmed.
To be updated.
14 COMMENTS
Suicide Blonde
August 30, 2012 at 2:03 pm
So sad R.I.P.
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Rihanna Navy
August 30, 2012 at 2:11 pm
who?
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Erickane
August 30, 2012 at 2:19 pm
If you need to ask “who” then do some research first thanks
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CzarM
August 30, 2012 at 5:02 pm
Ignorant ass.
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JazThatBoi
August 30, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Sooooo what happened??!!
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FASHION914.COM
August 30, 2012 at 2:15 pm
At first i didn’t believe it…RIP
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mobwife
August 30, 2012 at 2:17 pm
Sad to hear about this. I’m not too familiar with the brother but my goodness suicide is simply tragic. My his soul finally rest and his family & friends find peace!
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KD
August 30, 2012 at 2:27 pm
Any1 care to offer some background on this guy?
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kelly
August 30, 2012 at 2:30 pm
We need god.
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Oh Yeah!!!
August 30, 2012 at 3:33 pm
They said he shot himself after an argument with his Ex-Wife outside his apartment!
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R.I.P
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aishaaguilerakeys
August 30, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Heard about him, but don’t know his work. RIP.
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MC
August 30, 2012 at 4:00 pm
How tragic.
I pray for his family and friends to get through this horrific incident. RIP Chris Lighty
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