Violator Management

Violator is a company, record label, marketing group, and multi-media entertainment conglomerate founded and run by Chris Lighty. Violator specializes in managing the careers of hip hop and R&B; performers and is also a record label. Included among Violator's past and present clients are Mariah Carey, Busta Rhymes, Q-Tip, Missy Elliott, Fantasia, Mýa, Diggy Simmons, Cormega, Ja Rule, Mobb Deep, LL Cool J, Nas,JoJo Pellegrino, and 50 Cent. Violato... More

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