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A private funeral is being planned for Def Jam Record’s Executive Vice-President,?Shakir Stewart, who shot himself with a handgun at his Marietta home on Saturday.?
According to the?Atlanta Journal-Constitution, police have declined to release additional details regarding Stewart?s death. Funeral arrangements are still pending, said a spokesman at Murray Bros. Cascade Chapel in Atlanta. According to the Cobb medical examiner?s office, the autopsy report will take up to 12 weeks. ?(Source)
Date:?Tue, Nov 4, 2008 at 1:12 PMFrom: *Omitted by Request*Subject: ?ciara gets dumped!!?
I work for one of the 3 artists (not telling which, I want to stay anonymous) im a loyal reader here. I just want to give some useful info out that you might find helpful.
50 cent kicked Ciara to the curb a little before her birthday. thats why shes been soundin’ a little sad in her interviews whenever they asked about 50 Cent. in case youre wondering those cars Ciara have (the Phantom/Lamborghini) she still have those. thats because theyre RENTED!!! Ciara wants everybody to keep talkin’ about her so she runs with the rumors people give and add more fire to the fuel.
Since 50 cent and Ciara is over. 50 cent been hugged up on Lola Luv, his new wifey. there was a concert here in the A a few weeks ago and a few celebrities came out to show support at the Janet Jackson Rock Witchu Tour..including.. Bow Wow and Ciara, yeah you heard it right. both of them was in the VIP section. not only did they meet up they also talked and even hugged when they greeted each other.
Photo via SneakerObsession
Put your dancing shoes on and get ready to celebrate! ?Yes We Can…and we will. ?Today marks an important milestone in our nation’s history. To hell with long lines! Load up some hot election music on your “A” pod and get crunk all the way to the polls:
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Change Gon’ Come ~?Charles Hamilton, Asher Roth & B.o.B
(Thanks Mo!)
Hush ~ Usher ft. Barack Obama
My President is Black ~ Young Jeezy ft. Nas
Obama ’08 ~ H-Town AllStars (Bun B ft. Chamillionaire, Paul Wall, Cory Mo & Trae)
Shaka ~ Q-Tip ft. Barack Obama
Ride for Obama ~ Rock City?
Pop Champagne (Remix) ~ Ron Browz ft. Swizz Beats, Lil Kim & Ludacris
Polls are open from 7am to 7pm today and will not close until the last voter votes. That doesn’t mean you can stroll your “A”zz up to your local polling location at 7:05pm expecting to vote, but if you are in line by 7:00pm, you cannot be turned away. ?You have no excuses. ?People died to give you the right to cast your vote. ?Just do it!
Click Here to visit the Election Protection?website?or call 1-866-OUR-VOTE if you encounter any issues while voting.
Shakir Stewart, the 34-year-old executive vice president of Def Jam Recordings, was found about 4 p.m. Saturday in the bathroom of his house on Lindsey Drive in Marietta, said police spokeswoman Cassie Reece. Reese said Stewart shot himself with a handgun but wouldn?t say who discovered him. Stewart was prounounced dead at Kennestone Hospital.?
On Sunday (November 2), his fianc?e, Michelle Rivers, released a joint statement with the rest of his family.
“We would like to thank Shakir’s friends for the tremendous outpouring of love and support we have received during this difficult time,” the statement reads. “It has helped us to cope with our overwhelming grief and sadness. It is difficult to express or explain in words what led to the tragic occurrence on Saturday. Over the past several weeks, Shakir’s behavior was inconsistent with the man we all know and love. As much as we all tried to help him, Shakir was in deep pain and largely suffering in silence. Please remember Shakir for who he was … a wonderful father, partner, son and friend.” (Source)
Last night, Blog Talk Radio hosted a special online show to honor Shakir’s memory. Former college roommates, hometown buddies, and industry friends called into the show to reminisce about their friend and to share memories of “Shake.”
Industry mogul Kenny Burns, Stewart?s friend of 17-years, shared memories of his friend through his sorrow and issued a warning for those who glamorize the music industry and feel that money can buy happiness. ?Burns could barely hold back his emotions as he also discussed providing for the children left behind: Continue Reading…
I know this remix has been out for a minute…but so what. ?I still like it! ?Slim, formerly of 112, has recruited Faith Evans and Big Boi for the remix of “So Fly”. ?The song is Slims first single from his upcoming “Love’s Crazy” release. ?The album is expected to drop November 18th.
Listen—>>>so-fly-official-remix-feat-faith-evans-big-boi
You like? ?I knew you would! ?Check out slim’s album artwork and the temporary download link for the remix under the cut. (Get it while you can…you know the deal.) Continue Reading…
El DeBarge (born Eldra Patrick DeBarge), former lead singer of the family singing group DeBarge who had mild success as a solo act, was sentenced Wednesday (October 28th)?to serve 2 years on a cocaine possession charge. ?The Los Angeles Judge had little sympathy for the 47 year old former star, who?was still on probation for a 2001 cocaine bust, not to mention a series of warrants over the past year for domestic violence, vandalism and drugs, and gave his the stiffest penalty possible.
According to the district attorney’s office, DeBarge also has a second case pending, for violating his probation in 2006 with another drug bust. A hearing in that matter is set for November 10th.?DeBarge was picked up by authorities over the weekend on outstanding warrants.
Too bad…so sad. ?I guess good hair can go wrong as is evident in El’s mugshot photo. ?There is a 2nd undated mugshot under the cut showing El with short hair and a wide-eyed blank stare. ?A look that he’ll also be giving his future husband cell-mate. ?SMH…He’s way to pretty for prison.
Also peep some flashback footage of his group vs. solo career under the cut: Continue Reading…
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