VETERAN HIP-HOP MANAGER @CLIGHTY PASSES AWAY

Sources close to VIBE have confirmed that Violater Management founder Chris Lighty has passed away.Violater has worked with stars such as Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mýa, 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 andpeer...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

August 30, 2012