Black Music Month

  Busta Rhymes dropped a touching tribute song for Chris Lighty take a listen to it below.     The entertainment industry is still reeling…

  On August 30, 2012 one of hip-hop’s most respected businessman, Chris Lighty, was found dead in his Bronx apartment. While some friends and relatives…

When news reports surfaced saying hip-hop manager Chris Lighty died, the whole hip-hop community was saddened. In the midst of everyone’s grief, there were people…

News & Gossip

Veronica Lighty, widow of Violator Records founder Chris Lighty, says that her husband did not kill himself over any marital issues or debt problems. Must…

National

Various sources have confirmed that pioneering hip-hop executive Chris Lighty has died. The native of the Bronx died today of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The powerhouse behind Violater Records and management guided the careers of hip-hop heavyweights like 50 Cent, Busta Rhymes and Missy Elliott. Lighty began his career working for DJ Red Alert. He became a road manager for Boogie Down […]

Soulja Boy may want to get in touch with Chris Lighty at Violator management as soon as possible.