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The sudden death of hip-hop manager Chris Lighty has sent Twitter into a tailspin. Having worked with the most important figures in hip-hop for more than twenty years, plenty of Lighty’s friends, family, and colleagues have shared their grief on the social networking site. Lighty is responsible for the careers of some of your favorite artists. Lighty helmed the careers of Busta Rhymes, Missy Elliott, Q-Tip, Nas, and 50 Cent. Check out some of their words of condolences.

Rest In Peace Chris Lighty.

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