Le vice président de Def Jam, qui avait remplacé Jay-Z en début d'année, a été retrouvé mort hier soir.
Les causes de la mort de Shakir Stewart n'ont pas encore été révélé mais on parle déjà d'un probable suicide.
Communiqué de Def Jam:
"L.A. Reid and all of us at Island Def Jam Music Group are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague Shakir Stewart. Shakir was an amazing man, in every sense of the word. A truly incredible friend and father who was an inspiration to not only our artists and employees, but to his family and the many people who had the privilege of counting him as a friend. Our hearts and prayers go out to his family at this very difficult time."
