thats so sad. r.i.p.

damn. whats up wit ’08

What is this world coming to??

Dang… what a shame.

We gotta remember that money and fame will still leave you feeling empty at the end of the day if we do not cultivate a relationship with God. What good is it for a man to gain the WHOLE world but loose his soul?

Choose God today people!!!

On another beat:

I hope dude voted early before ending it all.

hmmn tracey…i second that

good point.

Tracey,

That aint cool nobody should be happy when someone dies. Why don’t you blame those weak minded individuals who believe what they see in the videos. I like to think that if a black woman or for that fact black man is carrying himself in a respectable manner then this hip hop stuff will be just music. Come on are we so shallow as blacks that we gotta blame the music. White people don’t blame rock and roll for their drug use in society.

Look every rapper is not out to produce violence against women as a matter of fact half them ni**as aint even gangstas. Wow Ice Cube and Snoop live in the suburbs.

that’s so terrible….my condolences to his family.

Anyone that commits suicide is a coward.

a coward? suicide has been around from ancient times, are you WESLEY DIKES calling the ways of the samurai alike a coward?

Well I’m not putting myself in the judgement seat of a dead man. Sometimes people feel like they are professional successes and personal failures. So just make sure the people in your life know that you value them. You never know what issues people are truly dealing with.

R.I.P bROTHER

That was a cool dude. RIP

Tracey

Your comments are your opinions and may have a few good points but at this time the comment was inappropriate. And you’re just as evil and cold hearted for display your thought at such as moment. Grown up and take your point to another or a later blog. Not on one the display the death of someone. Grown up….

@ TruthBeSpoken -

Since when did the rule say that its inappropriate to state any opinion on a thread that displays the passing of a person. Plenty of candid comments were placed on the J Hudson family threads! You probably just need to remove the stick from your arse!

Goes to show that a wonderful degree, money and power can’t bring you happiness. I don’t know if he sought help or not, but it’s just so unfair to the ones that love him.

y’all some ignorant people

My heart aches for my people. I guess the money, fame, or success really doesn’t bring that happiness everyone’s chasing.

Personally, I’m at a point in my life that–it’s no longer about happiness. Happiness can be such short lived–then you’re on another quest to find happiness again. It’s a cycle that repeats itself; much like a dog chasing its tail.

I’d rather have peace of mind.

R.I.P. I met dude years ago. He was really humble and an overall cool dude. I believe he also signed Beyonce to her publishing deal.

Anyways, very disappointing to hear. Tracey, unless you knew him and his stand point personally, I think you should moreso concern yourself with the state of mind of the consumers. How can you blame a young black man trying to get ahead in life?

Peace & Blessings to his family!

Everybody on boards that met him said he was a nice person. He received Jay’s job. Seemed to have everything going for him. He got this far I doubt mental illness.

May his family have peace. I wish I could say that I wish he was in a better place but I know he is NOT if he really committed suicide. He must have been really depressed. Why would someone so successful kill himself, we will never know.

It’s an apparent suicide, which means it has not been confirmed as the cause of death. Supposed “suicides” always have to be investigated. Don’t pass judgment until you know more about his mental state and his lifestyle. R.I.P.

*our

Hello to All on this blog,

Kudos to all who have refrained from judging, though it is natural to wonder and ask questions when one takes his/her life. To clarify, unbeknownst to many at the present time, Shakir likely suffered from (multiple) strokes throughout the week preceding the tragedy. As one who was know to work ’27′ hours a day, Shakir’s health was the sacrifice, and ultimately his life. So a more appropriate discussion, it seems, would be the impact/importance of one’s overall heath, being cognizant of stress factors, amounts of rest, and ultimately, one’s spiritual relationship with God, who can save us from even ourselves. Prayer that people may come to know God, not judgement of the man, is what’s in order at this time. Thank you in advance for your well-wishes on behalf of his fiancee and two todder children.

shakir was a good person and we will miss him sooo much……we are praying for your soul…R.I.P.

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@ jj proud jamaican…

I was gonna say the same thing! LOL

Actually, being a good person doesn’t cut it. you and I have to put forth effort to show good work in all that we do whether in our personal or business life and also remember to put God first.If not, life goes down the drain

1TruDiva, I feel you. At the same time, her comment seemed cruel and was actually unnecessary.

That is so horrible. Especially since he had a family. You just never know what a person is going through.

Also folks, his children are now penniless. Insurance companies don’t pay out on suicides. I think a Morehouse man who is an executive would have know this.

R.I.P

Prayers to his fam and friends.

People are so quick to throw their Sherlock Holmes 2 cents like they psychic or something.

This probably isn’t even work related. Could be personal ish, work ish. Nobody in here knows yet.

R.I.P

Damn…I met the dude earlier this year when he came by my job. very nice guy. Sorry to hear about his passing.

Don’t believe everything you read- I agree that someone (at Def Jam) was behind his death.

Condolences to his family and friends and may he be at peace in the arms of the Lord.

I work hard EVERYDAY to make sure the needs of my family are met. At the same time, I’m trying EVERYDAY to keep the physical and emotional stability of me and my children intact.

Suicide (if that’s the real cause of death) is selfish. Period! What would cause such a “successful” man (in society’s eyes) to want to end his life?

Did he think of his children?

Don’t we have enough of our children being raised without their fathers in their lives????

Too many people equate money, power with success and sometimes they pay the ultimate price for it.

Shakir was cool peoples. I did not know him well but he was cool from what I do know. A handsome, college educated, capable, and talented young man. Poor baby! I am praying that your spirit and soul get the rest it needed. God help these men! I am so sorry nobody was able to intervene. You will be missed bro!

This doesnt make sense!!! People are dropping like flies and I cant believe that this dude will committ suicide. Dude was living his dream. But if it is some truth to it, it is what it is. People need to realize that even the people who appear to have everything, have nothing if they’re empty on the inside. RIP

Condolences to his family. Just on Friday nite, while some friends and I were getting dressed in our costumes for a Halloween party, one of the ladies got a call from a friend whose 23 year old sister killed herself earlier that day and she found the body. It was so sad and quite shocking. You never know what folks are going thru and what causes some to really go over the edge.

Suicide is a selfish act. However, who are we to judge? At the point of one deciding to take their own life, they are probably in such emotional pain and so hopeless, that thinking of those who will be left behind is the last thing on their minds…or else they just might choose differently.

Hmph! Responsible for Young Jeezy & Rick Ross huh? Oh yeah, big loss to the music industry and humanity, there.

Rick Ross?????????????????

The RICK ROSS that felt shameful about having a legitimate job??

Blew his brains out?

Damn! I wonder who found him?

Candid Canuck

CORRECTION

I’m white

WHITE TRASH blames Ozzy, Judas Priest and sues them for suicides

Shot himself or a Dead Man Tell No Tales situation????

Let’s see if in the next 3 months or so Def Jam is the target of a Federal probe.

I wonder what made him do it???? Did he hear talk of being demoted or fired from his position and was devestated at the thought of all the evidence and misjudgements that he has made in his roll to the company and trying to move ahead??? Was his wife or spouse cheating???? I wonder was his issues were??? Well, may this brotha R.I.P!

Why did he do it?

RIP… All I can say is watch what you wish for!! The industry is very dirty and you really have to have a thick skin to survive it. Sometimes people right cheques that there bodies and soul can’t cash.

You can do something today and it could be nothing but the haunting you have to go through tomorrow makes you wonder if it’s all worth it.

hmm was it really suicide or homicide???

My condolences to the family,friends and fans.. Was it really a suicide?? Sounds like an investigation needs to be done…I hope you can RIP, my brother…

Where was Jay-Z at the time of the murder?

Sometimes people write cheques that there bodies and soul can’t cash.

Deep Jamdown

He was a personal friend of my family whom battle the demons of being in the closet. He always felt threaten and fearful of losing his status if the truth of his homosexuality was revealed. That, in and of itself caused much heartache and unhappiness. Please, let’s forget the BS for one day and mourn the loss of another black man.

And he had 2 children…????

htwn2atl, at least you actually knew him, there are folks on this thread that are gettin’ attitude and only knew of him.

If this is the case, this was not an excuse to commit suicide (if he really did and this is not some sophisticated hip-hop murder). Gays have more freedom and respect than ever, esp. in Atlanta and NY

#1 It is very rare for a black male to commit suicide.

#2 More rare for a successful black male to commit suicide.

#3 He looks totally gay to me in all the photos I have seen of him.. And it is more likely that a gay man will commit suicide because of the stigma of his sexuality. Maybe he found out he had HIV.

#4 Because of the business he is in, I am suspecting that he could have been blackmailed and threatened with exposure. I am sure that could cause someone of his stature to commit suicide.

Still, I think there is more to this. They better investigate.

Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah!!!

It’s funny how you share some of the same sentiments as I yet you tell me to STFU???!!!

First of all, I didn’t need to STFU–I WAS TYPING!

Second–If you would’ve typed something to the effect of it being an inappropriate time, I MIGHT have conceded. Offending someone whether in a post or otherwise does NOT make my day. I typed what I felt about suicide and I stand by my feelings.

I also typed of the effect(s) it may have on his children because THAT was my opinion.

I also gave my opinion about children being raised without their fathers.

Just like another poster typed about the speculations in the J-Hud thread–people are entitled their opinion.

GTFOOH–thinking that when someone dies, EVERY DAMN BODY’s gonna automatically think something positive.

If you really believe that, again–refer to the J-Hud thread. Their bodies weren’t cold yet there was speculation.

Thats human nature.

Suck me off Diva

@ K.J YOU CANT EXPECT A TEN OR 15 YEAR BOY OR GIRL TO NOT KNOW THE DIFFERNCE BTWN WHATS REAL AND WHATS NOT IN VIDEOS THAT SHOWS WOMEN BEING USED BY MEN MEN KILLING FOR DRUGS AND MONEY AND SEX.. OF COURSE THATS WHAT THEY’L MIMIC N BY THE THE TIME THEY REALISE WHATS GOING ON THEIR HAIRS BEEN LOVED OFF….. THE WEAK MINDS R THOSE YOUNG KIDS WHO HAVE NO GOOD ROLE MODELS

he going to hell then. if you take your life away your gonna to hell.

ether 2 things why he killed self he gay and it was about to come out and he killed his self 2nd or he beenwith a white woman and he killed his self. ether way he was probly a useless colored man and i dont give a got damn lol

damn that was really mean of me. i bet he was a sorry ass black man. but any who cant really say rip cause he killed his dumb ass. he done this to his self. and anybody kill they selfs know where they going too is hell.

i guess some people don’t want the SOUTH to continue to grow….this was gonna be a huge power move for the SOUTH, so the shadows had to make a move. (THINK ABOUT IT)

PEOPLE PLEASE!…don’t know the guy but my heart goes out to him…for all the people leaving negative comments and joking about this brother’s death BE CAREFUL…GOD IS SITTING IN HIS JUDGEMENT SEAT!….you will know his power is REAL when you JUST MIGHT get a call that the person you love the most has been tragically killed!…and please don’t take what i’m saying lightly!….people just pray…seriously….

lol yo The Bear you crazy

Daywalker- your post was really nice and thoughtful. That was my first thought, when they said that he was a father. I feel bad for his fiance, kids, family and loved ones…..I didn’t know that life insurance policies don’t pay out for suicides..I hope he has something put to the side, if not, is there a memorial or fund, that they have set up for donations?? If you know of one or have an email, for him, that would be great. I’d like to do something..

May God bless him and give him peace…

Well said, finally a good report on this stuff

Diddy and Jay Z, Hip Hop Killers

Rip Jam Master J
now this guy !