According to a report from The Independent, renown songwriter LaShawn Daniels has died at the age 41.
Throughout his storied career, Daniels worked with juggernauts such as — and not limited to — Michael and Janet Jackson, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys, Toni Braxton, Brandy and Monica, with whom the latter two stars he co-write their smash “The Boy Is Mine” alongside Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins.
The entire music community is feeling the loss one the greatest to ever do it….. LaShawnDaniels…we just stood together a week ago. No words……
— Kirk Franklin (@kirkfranklin) September 4, 2019
Hit records from Destiny’s Child (“Say My Name”), Whitney Houston (“It’s Not Right But It’s OK”) and Lady Gaga and Beyoncé (“Telephone”) are also credited to the late producer. Daniels was also a regular cast member for the popular VH1 reality show, Tamar & Vince.
He is survived by his wife April and two children.
Once word his death hit the internet, fellow musicians Kirk Franklin, Ari Lennox, Kehlani, Tank and more hit social media to pour out their condolences.
HipHopDX also sends condolences to the Daniels’ family. Check out the reactions below.
I’m sorry…. I can’t let this LaShawn Daniels loss go yet…. just let heaven be real…..???
— Kirk Franklin (@kirkfranklin) September 4, 2019
we was supposed go crazy next week… appreciate you for fuckin wit me OG.. your legacy will never be forgotten! this shit crazy! RIP Lashawn Daniels ?
— Kehlani (@Kehlani) September 4, 2019
LaShawn Daniels is a legend. Thank you for creating some the most powerful songs ever. Rest in Heaven KING.
— Ari Lennox (@AriLennox) September 4, 2019
Yooooo I’m lost. Lashawn Daniels died?!!!! I’m stuck. This man took my vocal ability to new levels while working in Dirty Money. One the funniest people with the best heart. A rare talent and a beautiful soul.
— DAWN (@DawnRichard) September 4, 2019
Wow. That Lashawn Daniels new. One the greatest songwriters EVER. Literally A SOUND in R&B. Prayers to his family.
— Kirk Moore (@KirkWrites79) September 4, 2019
#LashawnDaniels rest easy bro, your gift music has changed the world but most importantly my life, you will forever be one the Musical ?’s on the ? gone but never forgotten!! ??? @BIGSHIZ
— ElijahConnor (@ElijahConnor) September 4, 2019
Damn.. LaShawn Daniels.. wtf, this can’t be real. This HURTS. He provided so many iconic songs in my life. Rest easy big man.. you will live in forever! pic.twitter.com/lgTOn4XWx4
— Mike Hough (@mikehoughmusic) September 4, 2019
So sad…I was just with him last weekend ???RT @trapcry: Rest In Peace to LaShawn Daniels @BIGSHIZ. He’s responsible for so many great moments in music. ???. A legend. pic.twitter.com/zrZDZ3h9DL
— DeVon Franklin (@DeVonFranklin) September 4, 2019
RIP to Lashawn Daniels ? he’s only co written/vocal produced literally all our favourite records – this is so sad ?
— MNEK (@MNEK) September 4, 2019
RIP LaShawn Daniels, who wrote literally every perfect pop song pic.twitter.com/ENTEAoe0s3
— ryan (@ryanhemsworth) September 4, 2019
If there was ever a physical representation “Your gift making room for you,” you were it. @BIGSHIZ , thank you for being a pioneer in every genre and for unashamedly proclaiming your faith. You will be missed ?? We are praying ? #LaShawnDaniels pic.twitter.com/lU3rCk5vqw
— RCA Inspiration (@RCAInspiration) September 4, 2019