Chris Lighty
Chris Lighty | |
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| Born | Darrel Steven Lighty May 8, 1968 The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 30, 2012 (aged 44) The Bronx, New York City, U.S. |
| Other names | Baby Chris |
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| Years active | 1989–2012 |
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| Genres | Hip hop |
Darrel Steven "Chris" Lighty (May 8, 1968 – August 30, 2012) was an American music manager and record producer. 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, Prodigy, 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."