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Private investigator hired in death of hip-hop mogul

A new, independent investigation has been opened into the death of hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty. According to lawyer Scott E. Leemon, rapper 50 Cent is pushing for the probe after police say the 44-year-old

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Sep 26, 2012, 8:35 AM

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