Def Jam Exec Shakir Stewart found dead

From MTV:

Def Jam Executive Vice President Shakir Stewart, who replaced Jay-Z at the helm of the label and signed such artists as Rick Ross and Young Jeezy, died Saturday (November 1). According to reports, he died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Further details were not available at press time.

Damn this is a huge loss for Def Jam, my heart goes out to his friends and family. Sometimes it goes to show that even the people with the most need a little help sometimes. Hold your loved ones close yall