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In what comes as extremely shocking news, famed singer/songwriter/producer and former ‘Tamar & Vince’ star, LaShawn Daniels has reportedly died at the age of 41.
Although the story is developing, initial reports coming out on Wednesday (Sep.4) are suggesting that the famed hit-maker was killed in a fatal car accident. As of Thursday morning (Sep. 5) Daniels’ wife, April Daniels had confirmed the news.
In a statement released on Thursday via Instagram, his beloved wife confirmed that her husband had died in a car accident Tuesday in South Carolina.
Her statement read: ‘It is with deep and profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, family member and friend LaShawn Daniels, who was the victim of a fatal car accident in South Carolina.
‘A Grammy Award-winning producer and songwriter, Daniels was a man of extraordinary faith and a pillar in our family.’
‘We would like to express our sincere appreciation for the continuous outpouring of love and sympathy.’
Following the shocking news, LaShawn’s close friends took to social media to pay tribute to him by leaving comments on his last post on Instagram–as well as sharing their own sentiments and condolences via tweets and IG posts.
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
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 of the funniest people with the best heart. A rare talent and a beautiful soul.
— DAWN (@DawnRichard) September 4, 2019
#LashawnDaniels rest easy bro, your gift of music has changed the world but most importantly my life, you will forever be one of the Musical ?’s on the ? gone but never forgotten!! ??? @BIGSHIZ
— ElijahConnor (@ElijahConnor) September 4, 2019
RIP Lashawn Daniels! Met him during my time with @WEtv and he was always POSITIVE ENERGY! Sending ❤️ to his wife & family
— Ray Cunningham (@MissterRay) 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 Lashawn Daniels. We have no words. Thank you for all the magic you created with Brandy, we are broken-hearted ? pic.twitter.com/IZFoZyBIYB
— BRANDY LEGION (@BrandyLegion) September 4, 2019
Lashawn Daniels. Going to talk about him in great detail tomorrow, but know this. Music wouldn’t be the same without him. Rest well. pic.twitter.com/PIUBUu2tWR
— Krystal Franklin (@krysfranklintv) September 4, 2019
Did you really have a school dance if you didn’t square up with your bestie to this song?
Rest In Peace LaShawn Daniels ❤️ @BIGSHIZ pic.twitter.com/7707EUFsTk
— ✷???????✷ (@trapcry) September 4, 2019
Lashawn Daniels gifted us pure classics over the years!!
Rest easy, legend.— Netta (@NettaBrielle) September 4, 2019
The entire music community is feeling the loss of one of the greatest to ever do it….. LaShawnDaniels…we just stood together a week ago. No words……
— Kirk Franklin (@kirkfranklin) September 4, 2019
Lashawn, also known by his nickname “Big Shiz,” has penned hit singles such as Jennifer Lopez’s “If You Had My Love,” “Say My Name” and “Lose My Breath,” by Destiny’s Child as well as numerous hits for Brandy including “Full Moon”
He’s also penned hits for Beyonce, Lady Gaga, Toni Braxton, Michael Jackson, Mary J. Blige, Alicia Keys, Spice Girls, Tamar Braxton, George Michael, Janet Jackson and more.
In 2000, Lashawn won a Grammy for his songwriting on Destiny’s Child’s “Say My Name.” In 2013, he was also nominated for a Grammy for his work on Tamar Braxton’s “Love and War.”
He and his wife were featured on WEtv’s ‘Tamar & Vince’, before ultimately parting ways with the show following some personal issues with Tamar and then husband, Vincent Herbert.
RIP!
