Legendary singer Whitney Houston’s untimely death yesterday is still sending shockwave across the world. As her close associates and family members mourns her death, her counterparts in the music industry are reacting on Twitter.
Houston, who is remembered as one of the greatest voices of all time, passed away yesterday at a Beverly Hills hotel. Her cause of death is not yet known, however, drowning is suspected to be the cause.
Celebrities including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys, Kelly Rowland, Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey are a few who can’t say they’ve been influenced by Whitney.
Aretha Franklin: “I just can’t talk about it now. It’s so stunning and unbelievable. I couldn’t believe what I was reading coming across the TV screen.”
Alicia Keys: “I feel sick…. Life is precious, we are fragile souls. Let’s love each other!
I miss you beautiful Whitney, the whole world misses you!!”
Mariah Carey: “Heartbroken and in tears over the shockingdeath of my friend, the incomparable Ms. Whitney Houston. My heartfelt condolences to Whitney’s family and to all her millions of fans throughout the world. She will never be forgotten as one of the greatest voices to ever grace the earth.”
Drake: “RIP Whitney Houston.”
John Legend: “RIP Whitney. So sad”
Ludacris: “R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I’VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE.”
Missy Elliott: “This is such a sad moment! I’m speechless I have no words of what I’m feeling right now. Rest in Peace Whitney Houston I love u. Thank u 4 the times we worked 2gether your Voice touched the World! N this rough time I pray for The Houston Family…”
Nick Cannon: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord” RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen.”
Akon: “We’ve lost another Legend. RIP WHITNEY HOUSTON. I’m Honored to have had the chance to work with such an amazing human being”
Sean Kingston: “One Of The Greatest Voices.. Huge Inspiration!!!… SMH Sad News Man Messed up the Whole Day!”
LeToya Luckett: “I’m speechless right now. My heart isbroken. R.I.P Whitney Houston”
Keri Hilson: “Watching the news now…it’s true. R.I.P.Whitney Houston. Ugh I hate that I’m even typing this…I’m shocked. She was my hero growing up.”
Tyga: “R.i.p to the legend Whitney Houston.damnn.don’t take life for granted”
Keyshia Cole: “Whitney??? Pls No!! R.I.P my beautiful! This REALLY hurts my heart!!!!”
Toni Braxton: “My heart is weeping…RIP to the Legendary Diva & Icon Whitney Houston!!!!! Such an incredible influence over music as a whole!”
Cee Lo Green: “R.I.P. Sister WHITNEY HOUSTON!!!!! We will always love you.”
Diddy: “Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can’t believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever..”
Katy Perry: “So devastating. We will always love you Whitney, R.I.P.”
Justin Bieber: “just heard the news. so crazy. One of the GREATEST VOICES EVER just passed. RIP Whitney Houston. My prayers go out to her friends and family”
Toni Braxton: “She’s paved the way for every single singer in the music industry. Iconic, legendary, innovating, amazing, humble…1 the best in the world”
Nicki Minaj: “Jesus Christ, not Whitney Houston. Greatest of all time.”
Diggy Simmons: “RIP to the legendary Whitney Houston.. Voice is unmatched.”
L.A. Reid: “I am completely devastated by the loss of the greatest voice of all time! R.I.P. Whitney Houston. I will always love you!”
Fat Joe: “A Musical Legend Was Lost 2day!!! REST IN PEACEWhitney Houston.”
Ciara: “RIP Whitney Houston. A Legend lost:( Her voice was insurmountable, her smile was illuminating, she was truly one of a kind and a huge inspiration to me. She has always had sweet and fun words to say to me. I will cherish the moment I was able to share with her, forever. This is truly unbelievable. My prayers and condolences to herfamily at this sad time.”
JoJo: “Long Live the Queen.”
Melody Thornton: “I praise god I am home for this horrible news! Hysterical!!! I just don’t know what to do!”
Queen Latifah: “Oh Dear Lord! Huritng so Bad!!! MY Sister Whitney!!!!!!! Newark please Pray!!! World Please Pray!”
B.o.B: “I remember ALL my mom played were her albums. She was a presence I grew up with, I cant believe it…. Rest In Peace and Have Eternal Life.”
Pitbull: “RIP Whitney Houston- que descanses en paz.”
Timbaland: “rip 2 a Legendary Diva, Icon, Mother & FriendWhitney Houston. 1 of the greatest voices ever. u will be truly missed. R.I.P Whitney Houston”
Rihanna: “No words! Just tears #DearWhitney”
Teyana Taylor: “Nope Whitney, I’m not believing it. Cause if I do I will go fing crazy so crazy.”
Christina Milian: “I’m so sad to hear of #WhitneyHouston’s passing. May she rest in peace. My prayers & condolences to her daughter & family. 4ever remembered”
Diane Warren: “My thoughts and prayers for Whitneys’family. The voice of our time is now silent. RIP Whitney.”
Eve: “Wow R.I.P Whitney Houston. So sad. My prayers go out to family,friends,fans…”
Swizz Beatz: “I hate to say these words about my sister & friend R.I.P To the Great Whitney Houston you will always be loved in this world!! #Deans”
Pink: “Whitney was the reason many of us do what we do. “a few stolen moments is all that we share” RIP”
Bow Wow: “Everytime Ms Whitney saw me she would go “Ruff Ruff Ruff” all the time… She lived right around the corner from me. #TrueLegendrighthereboy”
Bruno Mars: “This is terrible news..I’m sick to mystomach. Nobody sang like Whitney”
Ameriie: “Such terrible news to hear of Whitney Houston’s passing. She gave the world so much happiness. God bless her & her family at this time.”
Busta Rhymes: “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.”
Lil’ Kim: “A voice, a talent, and a spirit that will forever remain incomparable. RIP to the Queen, Whitney Houston.”
Jennifer Lopez: “Such a loss. One of the greatest voices of our time. Sending out prayers to her family… #R.I.P.Whitney.”
Solange: “At this time, the question is not how she went… It is how she will be remembered. I will always rememberWhitney Houston as a true legend. I will always rememberWhitney Houston as a true, outstanding, talent. A radiant beauty. A magical smile. A voice that made you shiver.”
Frank Ocean: “and i, will always love you.”
Kelly Rowland: “I am beyond heartbroken. Whitney Houstonwas undoubtedly one of the greatest singers & performers of all time & such a huge influence on me. She embraced me when I first started out with Destiny’s Child, with love, with encouragement and with that powerhouse voice. My deepest sympathies and prayers go out to her daughter, her mother and to all of her loved ones.”
will.i.am: “I’m so sad…whitney houston was so kind, sweet, wonderful, amazing, talented, and a true gift to the world…#iwillalwaysloveyou”
u gave me the greatest luv of al may your soul rest in eternal peace u lyk a m0ther 2me.