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Hip-Hop Manager of Mariah Carey, 50 Cent, Diddy, Chris Lighty, Commits Suicide After Spat With Ex-Wife

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Aug. 30 2012, Published 7:29 a.m. ET

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44-year-old Chris Lighty, who was the longtime manager of 50 Cent, Diddy, Ja Rule and Mariah Carey killed himself Thursday morning in his Bronx apartment the Daily News reports.

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Police sources say the hip-hop mogul shot himself in the head after he had a heated fight with his ex-wife who he divorced last year. Insiders reveal Chris may have been dealing with financial struggles, including owing about $5 million to the IRS.

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After hearing the about the tragic event, Kim Kardashian Tweeted, "Such sad news about Chris Lighty. He was an amazing partner in my fragrance LightHouse Beauty & friend. You will be missed!"

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