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Chris Lighty's Death: Celebrity Reaction

After the death of hip-hop mogul Chris Lighty was reported on Thursday, many entertainment industry insiders expressed their grief and shock. 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. Suggested Reading Post #3 6-18-2025 Post #2 6-18-2025 Post…

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

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.

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https://twitter.com/fatjoe/status/241235213861150720
https://twitter.com/BigSean/status/241266970224381952

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

https://twitter.com/lecrae/status/241249295532191744
https://twitter.com/rihanna/status/241249068863614977
https://twitter.com/TerrenceJ/status/241241189163089921
https://twitter.com/RevRunWisdom/status/241264447560220672
https://twitter.com/johnlegend/status/241262966970929152
https://twitter.com/MsLaurenLondon/status/241280662844346368
https://twitter.com/MagicJohnson/status/241290422369013760
https://twitter.com/omarepps/status/241248366376386561
https://twitter.com/therealrahdigga/status/241261207787565056
https://twitter.com/TalibKweli/status/241252841593925632

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