Shakir Stewart, Def Jam’s executive Vice President, committed suicide on Nov. 1. One website said Stewart shot himself and his wife discovered his body on Nov. 1. Shakir Stewart died in New York. Shakir Stewart had succeeded Jay-Z at the Def Jam post in June 2008. Shakir Stewart was also senior VP of A&R at Island Def Jam. Shakir Stewart was responsible for signing on music artists like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Karina Pasian.

Shakir Stewart started his career at Hitco Music Publishing, where he had a post as the creative director of Hitco Music Publishing. Shakir Stewart became the senior VP of creative director and also the General Manager. Shakir Stewart signed on Beyonce Knowles.Shakir Stewart was hardworking. Stewart used to pass out fliers at 7 clubs every night, even in freezing weather. Shakir Stewart advocated hard work to succeed.

Updated on November 3.

Michelle Rivers: Shakir Stewart’s fiancée Michelle Rivers statement
Michelle Rivers, the fiancée of Shakir Stewart, released a joint statement with Shakir Stewart’s family on Sunday, November 2. Rivers thanked everyone for their help. Michelle Rivers went on to say that Shakir Stewart was in pain and suffering in silence during the last few weeks.

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