Darrel Steven "Chris" Lighty (May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012) was an American music industry executive. He co-founded Violator, a record label, management and marketing company, which represented hip hop artists such as A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, Missy Elliott, LL Cool J,Noreaga, Uncle Murda, 50 Cent, Mariah Carey and Sean "Diddy" Combs. The New York Times called him "one of the most powerful figures in the hip-hop business."
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8 May 1968 Bronx, New York, USA
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Died |
30 August 2012 (aged 44) Bronx, New York, USA
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Zodiac | Taurus |
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