Hip-hop Manager of Violator Management founder Chris Lighty has passed away.
Violator has worked with stars such as Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes,Q-Tip
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<p><em>Hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty died Thursday morning after apparently shooting himself in the head in his Bronx apartment, sources told the Daily News.</em></p>
<p>Lighty, 44 — a longtime manager of 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey — was found dead inside his South Riverdale apartment about 11:30 a.m., police sources said.</p>
<p>It appeared he died from a bullet to his head, sources said. A gun was recovered next to his body.</p>
<p>Law enforcement sources said Lighty — who divorced his wife, Veronica, last year — may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS.</p>
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