On the one year anniversary of the passing of music executive Chris Lighty, Busta keeps his memory live with his tribute featuring the late Bob Marley.

Aside from the cyphers, BET kept the Hip-Hop Awards stage occupied throughout the night. One of the highlights was the emotional tribute to Chris Lighty from Missy, Q-Tip, Fat Joe and 50 Cent.

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During his interview with Sway, Dave Lighty speaks on the alleged

According to MyFoxNY, 50 Cent has hired a high-powered team to investigate the death of Chris Lighty at the request of Lighty’s mother. According to a will obtained, Lighty left everything to his estranged wife and a $1.6 million trust fund for his children. thisis50

While out in Montreal, Wyclef shares what he learned from Baby Chris. He also mentions trying to get 50 Cent to come to Haiti during their last convo and addresses whether he spoke to Lauryn Hill during last week’s funeral. montreality

Funeral services for Chris Lighty were held this afternoon at the Frank E. Campbell Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. The famed parlor also hosted The Notorious B.I.G. and Aaliyah’s memorials. Lighty’s estranged wife Veronica, was in attendance and so was LL Cool J, Missy Elliott, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Lyor Cohen, Mary J Blige, Diddy, 50 Cent and Fat Joe. Friends remember Baby Chris here.

Sad day in music. According to NY Daily News, legendary executive Chris Lighty committed suicide outside his Bronx at home this morning following an argument with his estranged wife, Veronica. He was 44. Lighty first got his break working with Kool DJ Red Alert and RUSH management. He founded Violator Management in 1989 and helped mold the careers of Jungle Brothers, A Tribe Called Quest, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Mariah Carey, 50 Cent and many others. He furthered his […]

As part of a 50/50 joint venture, Violator Management have partnered with Primary Wave Talent to form Primary Violator. The two firms will consolidate artists such as 50 Cent, Cee-Lo, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and more. CEO Chris Lighty spoke on the deal. I am excited to launch Primary Violator with two of the most talented and respected executives in the industry. The music business is all about innovation and this strategic partnership will create a more diversified company, which will […]

[vodpod id=Video.11526823&w=540&h=350&fv=%26rel%3D0%26border%3D0%26] Al Lindstrom continues his conversation with Chris Lighty. This time, they speak on Chris’ first meeting with 50 Cent, helping Drake land his Sprite deal, and guiding his clients.