I am deeply saddened by the loss of a hip-hop hero. Chris Lighty has been a dear friend of mine since he was a kid. Was a brilliant partner in business and I was so proud of all that he had accomplished. He is an amazing example of how a passionate kid from the street can go to the most even-keeled, smart, thoughtful manager in the business and a generous philanthropist. He was loved by everyone who knew him, including me. He will be missed greatly by all of us.

-Russell Simmons

2m HARDBODY LEO @LilCease
R.I.P. to the brother chris lighty!! My prayers & condolences goes out to his family!! Shit is crazy!!

2m Rah Digga @therealrahdigga
Chris Lighty was everything to me in my Flipmode years. So busy rescuing others sorry we couldn "t rescue you. You will be missed brother...

3m Grandmaster Flash @DJFlash4eva
I knew Chris Lighty when he was a you buck watched him grow to a giant this is a Terrible loss

4m Red Cafe @RedCafe
Sad day In HipHop... i wish i could speak to My brother Chris Lighty... Unbelievable... Condolences to all his fam. R.i.p bro

6m ULTRAMAGNETIC MC "S @McsUltra
We lost a soldier,pioneer,innovator and a dear friend.. R.I.P Chris Lighty. No words can explain this loss for hip-hop and in general..

8m Spinderella @Spindeezy
RIP Chris

10m XZIBIT @xzibit
Chris Lighty. Damn G. R. I. P.

17m SHA MONEY XL @SHAMONEYXL
This man gave me my 1st check from music for a Cormega track,you have no idea how much this man did for this Industry #ChrisLighty

20m DJ KaySlay @RealDjKayslay
R.I.P. Chris Lighty! 1st Person to Sign me to a major deal and give me a Shot in the industry... My Condolences to the family..

21m Killer Mike @KillerMikeGTO
God Bless the Dead. #RIPChrisLighty

1h DJ GREEN LANTERN @DJGREENLANTERN
“@geespin: Very few have touched EVERY aspect of the hip hop world as Chris Lighty did.......really a sad day.” #RIPBabyChris

29m cormega @realcormega
When I met Chris he was working with Busta and QTip (many years ago) when I last seen him last month he was with Busta and QTip LOYALTY

34m Special Ed @SpecialEd
RIP @clighty aka Baby Chris I LOVE YOU... Im speechless...

37m ELECTRONICA @JayElectronica
this C.Lighty news really saddens me at the core. Peace on him and his loved ones.

3 Aug Chris Lighty @clighty
Working hard bears the fruits of your labor.Work hard Live Well.

27 Aug Chris Lighty @clighty
Rest in peace to my main man The Grand Incredible Dj Scott La Rock. I am still Criminal Minded. 8/27/87