Chris Lighty was found dead in New York apartment. He has been in the hip hop industry since 1988, and founded Violator Management/Brand Asset Group and was the Chief Executive Officer. Chris has worked with artists including Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mya, Diggy Simmons, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas and 50 Cent.
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