Chris Lighty
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 and R&B artists such as Busta Rhymes, A Tribe Called Quest, Nas, 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."
Chris Lighty | |
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| Born | Darrel Steven Lighty May 8, 1968 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2012 (aged 44) New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Baby Chris |
| Occupation | Record executive |
| Years active | 1989–2012 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Hip hop |
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