The sudden death of legendary music executive Andre Harrell at the age of 59 left many of his famous friends understandably shocked and saddened. And many immediately took to social media to express their grief.
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Most famous for being the man who founded Uptown Records and discovered Diddy, Mary J. Blige and Jodeci, Andre Harrell continued to influence countless artists.
Deepest condolences to those mourning the loss of the beloved Andre Harrell, especially his son Gianni. Here are some of the beautiful words posted about the late, great music executive.
Why Andre 😢😢😢 My heart is breaking and I can’t stop crying. He was an amazing friend and I will miss him forever. 😢
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) May 9, 2020
Andre Harrell was a friend, a mentor, and an innovator. What a tragic loss. #RIP https://t.co/0nJqwQ62kf
— Reginald Hudlin (@reghud) May 9, 2020
Rest In Paradise Andre Harrell.
Here’s A Visual Of His Stance On Artist Development, Kanye West, How Black Women Control Pop Culture & More 🕊🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/QrkftfZD4S
— DJ First Class™ 🏁 (@1DJFirstClass) May 9, 2020
RIP Andre Harrell…thank you for the gift of so many incredible artists. Gone too soon.❤ pic.twitter.com/DRcxWJFFIy
— Viola Davis (@violadavis) May 9, 2020
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Ohhh noooo!
So sorry to hear this news.
André Harrell was a longtime friend and music legend responsible for artists like:
Jodeci
Mary J Blige
Diddy
Biggie
Al B Sure
Soul For Real
Guy
Lost Boyz
Father MC
Christopher WilliamsRest In Peace.
Mannnnnn…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/GcXoH8PhQw— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 9, 2020
😔LEGEND your name sits high. You molded the most ICONIC R&B/Hiphop artist in MUSIC! I met you in the 90’s & you asked me to write 4 Taral Hicks & everytime you saw me you told me to keep writing! Your accomplishments speaks for itself but YOU THE PERSON is who WE LOVE🕊Rip💜 pic.twitter.com/S1gjdf9lKR
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) May 9, 2020
Andre Harrell really laid the vision of black identity in the mid 90s we reminisce about.
All of it.
— CHUCK INGLISH (@Chuckisdope) May 9, 2020