“But on the streets, it was Kareem who was an important liaison to the artists.” To some observers, he put a little too much effort into telegraphing his underworld credentials. Says music lawyer Donald David: “He tried to come across as someone who was dangerous.” And yet, Burke also made a name for himself as a big-hearted and supportive executive. Resnick remembers that, when one of his clients had a run-in-with the law—resulting in a crucial hearing taking place in Philadelphia—Burke came all the way down from New York to be there for the court date as an ex
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