Chris Lighty's Death: Celebrity Reaction

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Stacy-Ann Ellis

Published

August 30, 2012

After the death of hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty was reported on Thursday, many entertainment industry insiders expressed their grief and shock.

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A-list musicians and actors including John Legend, Rihanna and Omar Epps took to Twitter to share their personal stories and extend condolences to his family.

I Would Be Nothing Without YOU!!! My Kids Appreciate YOU God Bless Chris Lighty
— FAT JOE (@fatjoe) August 30, 2012

RIP Chris Lighty. my condolences to the family and loved ones.
— Sean Don (@BigSean) August 30, 2012

Just woke up to the worst news. Damn homie. Im so confused about this. RIP Chris Lighty.

— Bun B (@BunBTrillOG) August 30, 2012

rest in peace Chris Lighty. thank you for everything

— Childish Gambino (@DonaldGlover) August 30, 2012

RIP to my ol music mentor Chris Lighty. U will be deeply missed.

— Havoc(@THEREALHAVOC) August 30, 2012

God bless the loved ones of Chris Lighty. May God's grace be clear and evident to them all.
— Lecrae (@lecrae) August 30, 2012

Rest peacefully Chris Lighty, my prayers go out to family and loved ones! Dear God please have mercy
— Rihanna (@rihanna) August 30, 2012

https://twitter.com/TerrenceJ/status/241241189163089921

R I P to the kindest guy Chris Lighty. Thank you for being a manager to Diggy & a part of our family.. You are loved & will be missed
— Rev Run (@RevRunWisdom) August 30, 2012

RIP Chris Lighty. Hip-hop visionary.
— John Legend (@johnlegend) August 30, 2012

RIP Chris Lighty. Your light will be missed.
— Lauren London (@LaurenLondon) August 30, 2012

So sad to hear the news about hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty passing. My prayers go out to his family.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) August 30, 2012

Chris Lighty was a pioneer in hip hop & the music biz period! He was a good man & a good friend. Prayers for his family & his children..
— OMAR EPPS (@omarepps) August 30, 2012

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