Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, G-Unit, Drake & More React To Whitney Houston's Death
News: Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, G-Unit, Drake & More React To Whitney Houston's Death
Sunday, Feb 12, 2012 11:48AM
Written by Cyrus Langhorne
Within the past 24 hours, the death of music icon Whitney Houston has shocked the entire world, especially amongst hip-hop stars as seen by public condolences from Drake, Diddy, Nicki Minaj, Fat Joe, G-Unit and more.
Taking to Twitter, the hip-hop stars expressed just how unexpected Houston's death was.
"RIP Whitney Houston.," Drake tweeted February 12th. (Drake's Twitter)
Rap mogul Diddy admitted how much pain Houston's death caused him.
"Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can't believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever..," he tweeted.
"I am so sick"
#RIPWhitneyHouston"
"Life is shorter than you think. Don't waste time on bullsh*t! Pls!!!! :) !" (Diddy's Twitter)
Brooklyn rap veteran Lil Kim paid homage to the late singer's legacy.
"A voice, a talent, and a spirit that will forever remain incomparable. RIP to the Queen, Whitney Houston.," s! he tweet ed. (Lil Kim's Twitter)
Nicki Minaj was in disbelief following Houston's pronounced death.
"Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.," she tweeted. (Nicki Minaj's Twitter)
Terror Squad leader Fat Joe cited Houston with legendary status.
"A Musical Legend Was Lost 2day!!! REST IN PEACE Whitney Houston.," he tweeted. (Fat Joe's Twitter)
G-Unit's Lloyd Banks simply tweeted Rest in Peace to the 48 year-old icon.
"R.I.P Whitney Houston" (Lloyd Banks' Twitter)
Fellow Unit member Tony Yayo also echoed Banks' sentiment.
"Rip Whitney Houston a legend I always loved her in bodyguard" (Tony Yayo's Twitter)
Flipmode Squad leader Busta Rhymes sent out his best wishes to the late singer.
"Can't believe we've lost another 1 of our Royalty. Sister Queen Whitney Houston. God Bless on ur journey as u now stand with the Most High.," he tweeted. (Busta Rhymes' Twitter)
Reports of Houston's passing hit the Internet late Saturday evening.
Legendary pop singer Whitney Houston was found dead Saturday at a Beverly Hills, California, hotel, officials said. She was 48. The entertainer, whose incredible talent was discovered at an early age, was pronounced dead at 3:55 p.m. (6:55 p.m. ET) at the Beverly Hilton hote! l despit e resuscitation efforts, a police spokesman said. Beverly Hills Police Lt. Mark Rosen said there were "no obvious signs of criminal intent" and that the cause of her death is being investigated. Houston's bodyguard found her body, said Courtney Barnes, publicist for hip-hop artist Ray J, who was dating the pop diva. (CNN)