Chris Lighty Partner Blue Williams Discusses Depression in Black America

Blue Williams, a business partner of late Hip-Hop superstar Chris Lighty, talks to the Wall Street Journal's Lee Hawkins about Lighty's hip-hop legacy and the day-to-day pressures of the music business. Lighty, founder of the legendary Violator Management company, managed a lengthy roster of stars including 50 cent, LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes, Soulja Boy, Sean "Diddy" Combs and others. Lighty was found dead Aug. 30th as the result of apparent suicide.
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[@Alessandrabella7]

Amazing interview, so moving , realistic, informative for someone like me who did not know as much about Chris Lighty, really felt his spirit come through.. unfortunatelly depression can hit anyone anytime as you say: "Who takes care of the care takers'? may he be in the peace of God now... Alessandra

[@freestates1227]

Precisely viewed and stated. Nicely replied.

[@yada1253]

Wow as much as I thought I knew hip hop/ The Culture etc. Apparently I didn't, because this brother Chris Lighty from what I'm hearing played a major part in the Industry, he managed some of my top respected / Favorite artist , I'm deciphering he was an remarkable exceptional man smh . It's so unfortunate he felt as if there wasn't any outlet to whatever he was dealing with mentally smh . My prayers go out to Chris & Family may our Heavenly Father continue to strengthen them through time giving perfect peace , Celestial knowledge which leads to Wisdom for we can do all things through Christ that strengthens 🙏

[@brettparis9907]

This man is pure, everybody has problems. People need to be true to themselves. Accept your flaws, and be the man/woman you want to be.

[@N-of-One]

This is a great interview that gives a great perspective on how the business can affect someone's mental health. More conversation needs to take place around this subject.

[@22221mm]

Great questions and responses!

[@hiprichhiprich]

He dodged the first question.

[@urbanflavorz]

Right because he knows it was a suicide but then it would pit him against the family who thinks it was a conspiracy. So the question was loaded

[@toni2combs278]

Somebody got him in pocket or he knows something he not saying I peep that too I was in the comments looking for somebody else who peeped it

[@thisisversis]

such a gem; thank you for this

[@shynes23sh]

Beautiful interview remembering & honoring Mr. Chris Lighty as well as encouraging men to share their burdens & take care of themselves.

[@CiaobellaAmour]

Great interview 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@clayton_mann]

A mind breaks like a bone, and that's OK cuz both can be fixed. Salute Mr. W for honoring his friend. (0_0)

[@calorgassing205]

Very interesting points he's making. Makes sense!

[@MrHaisdu]

Great video, Earned my sub!

[@alb518]

Because people are associated with being weak when you say the word depression or suicide especially in the macho world of hip hop

[@freestates1227]

When everyone is in survival mode. Is not in mentoring mode is an great statement to the realities most cannot express as he did. Especially the elite. And most of the masses that are effected by their subjected rules, are suffering the consequence s that are never fair.

[@moluv4nyc]

really great. must watch.

[@Lindsuper]

Make more vidz yo! PLEASE... im beggin

[@PeekaBooo24]

Continue to R.I.P. Chris Lighty

[@vodanhbokinhvan]

i shared this vid

[@aran08504]

Why is it so difficult for people to accept Chris may have suffered from mental illness, depression? It's documented that he was in a hospital or facility for depression so why all the conspiracy theories?

[@IndigoChild007]

Arianne No one wants to acknowledge the severity of depression. Granted, depression doesn’t always result in suicide. People are saying the same thing happened with Shakir Stewart. No one wants to believe that alot of men have a deep pride..especially when it involves finances. It’s always some conspiracy theories with people. Better to accept I guess. Watch someone say my response is Illuminati 🙄

[@alb518]

Because people are associated with being weak when you say the word depression or suicide especially in the macho world of hip hop

[@shannonallaround9490]

Wears sunglasses for the interview. Dead giveaway that he is hiding the truth.

[@jamawilliams1577]

Trust no one wearing shades. Busta mentioned more than one body bag as the coroner brings his body out Dude never answered whether he believed it was suicide or not.

[@eequalsmc2sqrd59]

Yeah I don’t see why he at this interview after his partners death now he’s need to wear shades at this point when he didn’t at the first interview

[@TravelDilz]

Pretty good

[@mecatthedynasty]

real talk....

[@cheechchong4121]

VIOLATER....RIP CHRIS LIGHTY

[@harrymay5987]

Good spiritual conditioning is the key to carry the weight.

[@A1beams]

OG GOT BUFFS ON 8 YEARS AGO

[@HUGOHEFETV]

its true amy

[@Black_unity597]

This is the dude that was working with jimmy henchman to set Chris up!

[@eequalsmc2sqrd59]

🥺

[@zodiacstop9096]

And some personalities don't like Chicky trick tricks

[@zodiacstop9096]

He was a Virgo and they got tricky trick trick's.......U Guys really need to open your eyes

[@HUGOHEFETV]

R.I.P. CHRIS LIGHTY.... BLUE WILLIAMS IS A HOMOSEXUAL

[@lux-lifestyle]

For the love of money

[@Theonlychild1988]

1. You do not show your weakness or emotions TO THE WORLD! NO ONE DOES THAT! But, every person should have someone whom they express themselves to at times. I know of Chris from his managing of Jungle Brothers, De La Soul and Tribe Called Quest. 2. I know my man whose a CPA, @HIPHOP_CPA has tried to talk with many industry individuals regarding being a part of their financial advisement/tax team, and they all blew him off. So the "WE ARE THE WORLD" this guy is preaching seems to lack veracity

[@kikid4296]

🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@amymorena9906]

wtf