Celebs Remember Whitney Houston

Bobby, Smokey, Rihanna and more honor the icon.

On performing for her LGBT fans: - "It's their pride that they're celebrating. I'm just there to entertain. I'm proud of being a mother, a wife, a daughter and a sister, and a lover and a friend. And I am sure they are all those things, too, in their own lives. We're all God's children."(Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

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Whitney Houston (August 9, 1963 - February 11, 2012) - The legendary Whitney Houston died on Saturday at the age of 48. The singer, who is set to star in the remake of the 1976 film Sparkle this year, leaves behind a tremendous wealth of music, including her record hits, "The Greatest Love of All," "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" and "I Will Always Love You." She is and always will be an icon. Check out what Houston's peers had to say about the shocking death of this R&B great.(Photo: Ebet Roberts/Redferns)

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Bobby Brown - Hours after discovering his ex-wife was found dead, Bobby Brown went onstage in Southaven, Mississippi, and told the crowd: "First of all, I want to tell you that I love you all. Second, I would like to say, I love you, Whitney. The hardest thing for me to do is to come on this stage." (Photo: Walik Goshorn / Retna Ltd.)

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Beyoncé - New mom Beyoncé Knowles released this statement about the late, Whitney Houston: "The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman.  Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind.  She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her.I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control.So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her." (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) 

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Beyoncé - New mom Beyoncé Knowles released this statement about the late, Whitney Houston: "The loss of Whitney Houston is painful. I remember meeting Whitney for the first time when I was 15. She was the ultimate legend. The ultimate woman.  Not only was she confident, poised, stunningly beautiful and intelligent, but she was sincere and kind.  She took the time to make everyone feel like they were very important to her.I, like every singer, always wanted to be just like her. Her voice was perfect. Strong but soothing. Soulful and classic. Her vibrato, her cadence, her control.So many of my life's memories are attached to a Whitney Houston song. She is our queen and she opened doors and provided a blueprint for all of us. God bless her." (Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images) 

Will.I.Am - @iamwill: I'm so sad...whitney houston was so kind, sweet, wonderful, amazing, talented, and a true gift to the world...#iwillalwaysloveyou(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Will.I.Am - @iamwill: I'm so sad...whitney houston was so kind, sweet, wonderful, amazing, talented, and a true gift to the world...#iwillalwaysloveyou(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

Alicia Keys on the pain of breastfeeding:  - "I remember I was in the bed and I couldn’t move because it hurts and there is no way around it.” (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Alicia Keys - @aliciakeys: 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!!(Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Shaunie O'Neal - Shaq’s ex-wife (and creator of the VH1 series Basketball Wives) is reportedly dating model Marlon Yates, who is 12 years younger.  (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

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Shaunie O'Neal - @ShaunieONeal: R.I.P. Whitney Houston! Truly one of the greatest voices. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images)

Ludacris - @Ludacris: R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I'VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE. (Photo: Thomas Janssen/ PacificCoastNews.com)

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Ludacris - @Ludacris: R.I.P WHITNEY HOUSTON. ONE OF THE PUREST SOULS I'VE EVER MET IN MY LIFE. (Photo: Thomas Janssen/ PacificCoastNews.com)

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Nick Cannon - @NickCannon: "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen. (Photo Greg Tidwell/PacificCoastNews.com)

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Nick Cannon - @NickCannon: "To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord." RIP to Whitney Houston a true queen. (Photo Greg Tidwell/PacificCoastNews.com)

Keri Hilson - @KeriHilson: Pleeeaaaase say this news about Whitney Houston all over my timeline is not true. A very sick joke? I can't take it. Please! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Keri Hilson - @KeriHilson: Pleeeaaaase say this news about Whitney Houston all over my timeline is not true. A very sick joke? I can't take it. Please! (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Taraji P. Henson - It took heavy makeup and scenes with Brad Pitt for the rest of the world to recognize Taraji P. Henson's talent, but Tyler Perry had the tip for years. He first cast Henson opposite Sanaa Lathan in The Family That Preys, but gave her a true starring role as a single aunt raising her sister's children and looking for love in I Can Do Bad All By Myself. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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Taraji P. Henson - @TherealTaraji: LORD HAVE MERCY!!!! We've lost another great! RIP Whitney Houston! My heart hurts. (Photo: Vince Bucci/PictureGroup)

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J. Cole - @JColeNC: No way. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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J. Cole - @JColeNC: No way. (Photo: Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

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Bun B - @BunBTrillOG: Incredible talent. Tragic downfall. Prayers for Miss Cissy and her daughter Bobbi. #RIPWhitney.(Photo: Andre Wright/PictureGroup)

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Bun B - @BunBTrillOG: Incredible talent. Tragic downfall. Prayers for Miss Cissy and her daughter Bobbi. #RIPWhitney.(Photo: Andre Wright/PictureGroup)

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Debbie Allen - @msdebbieallen: I am watching CNN right now. So sad. I remember Whitney and Michael Jackson running around Sammy's house like kids...God bless her soul. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Debbie Allen - @msdebbieallen: I am watching CNN right now. So sad. I remember Whitney and Michael Jackson running around Sammy's house like kids...God bless her soul. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Omarion - @1Omarion: R.I.P Whitney Houston rest wella. (Photo: Arnold Turner)

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Omarion - @1Omarion: R.I.P Whitney Houston rest wella. (Photo: Arnold Turner)

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LaLa Anthony on her marriage: - “There are a lot of athletes who do live a certain life with women everywhere. So you can’t act like it’s the craziest thing you’ve ever heard, but I’m secure in my relationship.”(Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images for Heart Truth)

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La La Vazquez-Anthony - @lala: Words can not express my sadness and sorrow at this time. Praying for Whitney Houston and her family. Some things are truly unbelievable...I love you Whitney Houston. There will never be another. Ill always remember the sound of your voice and the impact ur music had on my life. (Photo: Theo Wargo/Getty Images)

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Mike Epps - @therealmikeepps: I will always love you Whitney !!R.I.P!! (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Mike Epps - @therealmikeepps: I will always love you Whitney !!R.I.P!! (Photo: Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

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Chrisette Michele - @ChrisetteM: It was hard to sing tonight and think of Whitney at the same time. Chicago you were a beautiful audience. I love you. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Chrisette Michele - @ChrisetteM: It was hard to sing tonight and think of Whitney at the same time. Chicago you were a beautiful audience. I love you. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Raekwon - @Raekwon: This show tonight is dedicated to Ms whitney houston. (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Raekwon - @Raekwon: This show tonight is dedicated to Ms whitney houston. (Photo: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Busta Rhymes - Right before he launched his superstar solo career, Busta Rhymes appeared on the interlude "Can I Get a Witness," describing his dream girl, who sounds a lot like a TLC member. Years later, Buss is still talking his ish. He resurrected his career with a bonkers verse on Chris Brown's "Look at Me Now" last year, landing a deal with Cash Money as a result. While working on his new album for Birdie and company, he dropped a free LP, Year of the Dragon, via Google Play earlier this year.   (photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Busta Rhymes - @BusaBusss: 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. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

NeNe Leakes - On The Real Housewives of Atlanta Linnethia "NeNe" Leakes became a bad girl reality star doing battle, among other co-horts, Kim Zolciak. She elevated her status as megastar baddie as a contestant on the fourth season of Celebrity Apprentice where viewers tuned in to see her epic boardroom showdown with Star Jones. Though she's no longer a major cast member on the show today, she will always be the No. 1 diva of RHOA.(Photo by Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

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Nene Leakes - @NeNeLeakes: OMG Noooooooo! I was just @ an event Thursday & Whitney was there! I can't right now...RIP Whitney Houston! May God hold u & keep u. (Photo: Mark Davis/PictureGroup)

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Bruno Mars - @BrunoMars: This is terrible news..I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Bruno Mars - @BrunoMars: This is terrible news..I'm sick to my stomach. Nobody sang like Whitney (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Laurieann Gibson - @iamboomkack: God help us understand the perils of this business and that your Love is sufficient Enough... Whitney I love you! (Photo: John Ricard / BET) iamboomkack Laurieann Gibson

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Laurieann Gibson - @iamboomkack: God help us understand the perils of this business and that your Love is sufficient Enough... Whitney I love you! (Photo: John Ricard / BET) iamboomkack Laurieann Gibson

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Bow Wow - @BowWow: I remember driving to Her house to meet her daughter one day & got lost on my GPS not knowing she lived up da block from me. #Willbemissed...Didnt want look selfish tonight by releasing the new "Underrated" Webisode. So we will drop it Monday. Tonights about Whitney & her fans. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Bow Wow - @BowWow: I remember driving to Her house to meet her daughter one day & got lost on my GPS not knowing she lived up da block from me. #Willbemissed...Didnt want look selfish tonight by releasing the new "Underrated" Webisode. So we will drop it Monday. Tonights about Whitney & her fans. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Rihanna - @rihanna: No words! Just tears #DearWhitney...I honestly can't think of anything else!!! Feels so strange being at the Grammy rehearsal right now!! (Photo:  Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMS)

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Rihanna - @rihanna: No words! Just tears #DearWhitney...I honestly can't think of anything else!!! Feels so strange being at the Grammy rehearsal right now!! (Photo:  Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images for DKMS)

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Russell Simmons (@UncleRush) - TWEET: "the n---a blog..." Russell Simmons shares a blog post he wrote on the use of the N-Word after Gwyneth Paltrow came under fire for using it in reference to the Jay-Z and Kanye West song "N----s in Paris."(Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

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Russell Simmons - @UncleRUSH: deeply saddened by the death of Whitney Houston...may she rest in peace >> bit.ly/yNudvnR.I.P. Whitney Houston, really can't believe this http://t.co/y8ohfD2U  (Photo: Terrence Jennings/Picturegroup)

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Ne-Yo - NeYoCompound:#tweegram We love you Whitney Houston... instagr.am/p/G44wCPQmRo/ (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage)

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Ne-Yo - NeYoCompound:#tweegram We love you Whitney Houston... instagr.am/p/G44wCPQmRo/ (Photo: Eugene Gologursky/WireImage)

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Kimora Lee Simmons - @OfficialKimora: RIP Whitney my lady... Always one of the Most Beautiful! Maybe now u will be at peace....love you and the family forever. ♥ (Photo: John Ricard)

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Kimora Lee Simmons - @OfficialKimora: RIP Whitney my lady... Always one of the Most Beautiful! Maybe now u will be at peace....love you and the family forever. ♥ (Photo: John Ricard)

Star Jones - “brilliant scholar who was never satisfied with ‘laying in the cut’,” Jones tweeted about Bell.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

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Star Jones - @StarJonesEsq: I can't watch anymore news. It's too painful when a sister-friend passes; don't want analysis...want reflection. RIP #Whitney(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/PictureGroup)

Donald Glover - @DonaldGlover: rest in peace Etta James (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Donald Glover - @DonaldGlover: Rest in Peace Whitney Houston...If you're having trouble with it, "My Love is Your Love" is really comforting. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

Simon Cowell - @SimonCowell: I am so sad to hear about Whitney. We have lost one of the greatest singers of all time. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Simon Cowell - @SimonCowell: I am so sad to hear about Whitney. We have lost one of the greatest singers of all time. (Photo:  Mark Davis/Getty Images)

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Terry McMillan - @MsTerryMcMillan: I'm sad, hurt and angry. Because I did not want to see her leave us. Period. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Terry McMillan - @MsTerryMcMillan: I'm sad, hurt and angry. Because I did not want to see her leave us. Period. (Photo: Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

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Swizz Beatz - @THEREALSWIZZZ: 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 (Photo:  Donna Ward/Getty Images)

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Usher - @UsherRaymondIV: R.I.P Whitney Houston... A true icon of our time. Gone too soon. My heart goes out to the family in their time of distress. URIV(Photo: Ben Hider/Picturegroup)

Taking Her Seat\r - Amber Rose takes her seat to watch the premiere episode of Master of the Mix. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Amber Rose - @DaRealAmberRose: Today is my Moms birthday and her Hero just passed away we feel like she was a part of our family. RIP Whitney we Love u. (Photo: John Ricard / BET)

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Kim Kardashian - @KimKardashian: Just heard the tragic news that Whitney Houston passed away. I pray for her daughter & loved ones. We will always love you Whitney... (Photo:  Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for InStyle)

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Kim Kardashian - @KimKardashian: Just heard the tragic news that Whitney Houston passed away. I pray for her daughter & loved ones. We will always love you Whitney... (Photo:  Alexandra Wyman/Getty Images for InStyle)

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Lauren London on Struggles with Biracial Identity - “If someone thinks I’m not black enough that’s their issue. I’m okay with who I am and it is what is. I’m a Black woman like my mother, and I love who my father is, and I love both sides of me.” (Photos credit: Adrian Sidney/BarTabz/PictureGroup)

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Lauren London - @MsLaurenLondon: So Devastated to hear about Whitney Houston. May she Rest in blissful peace (Photos:  Adrian Sidney/BarTabz/PictureGroup)

Keyshia Cole (@Keyshiacole) - TWEET: "Being treated for dehydration. Fluids were needed. So its not that bad, going to [sic] hard. Not drinking enough fluid." Keyshia Cole recuperates from over-exerting herself while prepping for new album. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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Keyshia Cole - @keyshiacole: Whitney??? Pls No!! R.I.P my beautiful! This REALLY hurts my heart!!!!(Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Queen Latifah - Is there anything Dana Owens can't do? The rapper/model/actor/producer/entrepreneur is also a skilled basketball player. After a growth spurt put her at 5'10", she put her height to use as power forward for her high school's girls' basketball team. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Queen Latifah - @IAMQUEENLATIFAH: Oh Dear Lord! Huritng so Bad!!! MY Sister Whitney!!!!!!! Newark please Pray!!! World Please Pray!(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

Missy Elliott - This rapper's 30-pound weight loss a few years ago wasn't for the sake of vanity, it was to help keep her alive. In 2011, Missy revealed to People that she has been fighting Graves disease since 2008. The autoimmune disorder, which ravages the nervous system and thyroid and has no cure, caused her to dramatically change her lifestyle and focus on her health. Thankfully, doctors caught Missy's disease early and said she will be able to live a life close to normal, provided she takes care of herself.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Missy Elliott - @MissyElliott: 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! In this rough time I pray for The Houston Family...(Photo:  Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Idris Elba - @idriselba: I'M HEART BROKEN RIGHT NOW, MY THOUGHTS GO TO HER FAMILY... REST IN PEACE WHITNEY HOUSTON, YOU WILL NOT BE FORGOTTEN...EVER.(Photo: Anthony Harvey/PictureGroup)

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Diddy - @iamdiddy: Congrats to jay and B! God Bless :) ! And many more!(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Diddy - @iamdiddy: Whitney Houston!!! OMG!! I really can't believe this.. This is one of the saddest days ever.(Photos: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins - She blessed us with so much greatness in songs that we can never ever forget her." — Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who worked with Houston. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

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Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins - She blessed us with so much greatness in songs that we can never ever forget her." — Producer Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins, who worked with Houston. (Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images For The Recording Academy)

Mariah Carey on Nick Cannon’s illness  - “Please pray for Nick as he’s fighting to recover from a mild kidney failure.”(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Mariah Carey - @MariahCarey: Heartbroken and in tears over the shocking death 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.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Justin Bieber - @JustinBieber: 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.(Photo: Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images)

Spike Lee: March 20 - The opinionated filmmaker, whose next release is the highly anticipated Oldboy, turns 56. (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Spike Lee - @SpikeLee: God Bless The Dead. Whitney Houston R.I.P. She Was Only 48 Years Young.(Photo: Kevin Winter/NBCUniversal/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams - @SerenaWilliams: Wow just wow. This has ruined my whole day. #Iwillalwaysloveyou...#OneMomentInTime has propelled me to many of my grand slams victories. #whitneyhouston(Photo:  Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Serena Williams - @SerenaWilliams: Wow just wow. This has ruined my whole day. #Iwillalwaysloveyou...#OneMomentInTime has propelled me to many of my grand slams victories. #whitneyhouston(Photo:  Mike Coppola/Getty Images)

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Solange on spoiling niece Blue Ivy Carter: - “This may sound awful, but I’m excited to let the baby do whatever it wants, in the same way my sister’s done with my son. I’m going to get her back for all those late-night popcorn sessions and just spoiling my child to no end!” (Photo: Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

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Solange - @solangeknowles: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!At this time, the question is not how she went... It is how she will be remembered. I will always remember Whitney Houston as a true legend. I will always remember Whitney Houston as a true, outstanding, talent. A radiant beauty. A magical smile. A voice that made you shiver.(Photo:  Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)

Tony Bennett - "Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I've ever heard and she will be truly missed." — Tony Bennett (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Tony Bennett - "Whitney Houston was the greatest singer I've ever heard and she will be truly missed." — Tony Bennett (Photo: Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)

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Drake on a cryptic diss from Pusha T: - “I’ve been really open about my love for the Clipse. I don’t know, maybe that guy is bored.”(Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)

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Drake - @Drake: RIP Whitney Houston. (Photo: Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing)

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Gloria Estefan - @GloriaEstefan: Someone please tell me that it's not true about Whitney Houston passing! Such an amazing talent! Shocked we've lost the immensely talented Whitney Houston! Sending prayers of peace & solace 2 her family, friends & fans! Such a loss! Whitney was always so sweet to me! Was rooting for her through her struggles! Such a shame...I'm truly saddened by this news!(Photo: Gustavo Caballero/Getty Images)

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Dawn Richard - @DawnRichard: I sing the songs that people need to hear. Etta James RIP ETTA JAMES.... you will be missed.. your music touched millions...(Photo: Michael Uderwood/PictureGroup)

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Dawn Richard - @DawnRichard: i am in shock.......omg...man ... we just saw Whitney Houston not too long ago..... this is unreal to me... i am so saddened by this..a legend ... a hero...a voice ...an angel... Whitney Houston ..(Photo: Michael Uderwood/PictureGroup)

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Barry Manilow - I can't believe that Whitney is gone. My heart goes out to her family, to Clive (Davis), and to everyone who knew and loved this amazingly talented and beautiful artist. I will always love her." — singer/songwriter, Barry Manilow. (Photo:  Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

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Barry Manilow - I can't believe that Whitney is gone. My heart goes out to her family, to Clive (Davis), and to everyone who knew and loved this amazingly talented and beautiful artist. I will always love her." — singer/songwriter, Barry Manilow. (Photo:  Michael N. Todaro/Getty Images)

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Floyd Mayweather - @FloydMayweather: A musical legend was lost today. Rest in peace Whitney Houston.(Photo:  Isaac Brekken/Getty Images)

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MAXWELL @_MAXWELL_  - Tweet: "Tomorrow Was Meant To Be The End Of All Things According To The Mayan CaleNdar Yet It Feels Like #ANewBegining"Maxwell’s offers some wishful thinking on today’s end of the world Mayan calendar prediction. (Photo: Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Maxwell - @_MAXWELL_: WHITNEY HOUSTON #ALWAYSLOVEYOU twitpic.com/8iprl6(Photo:  Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)

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Reverend Al Sharpton - "The morning of the Grammys, the world should pause and pray for the memory of a gifted songbird," said Rev. Al Sharpton. He called for a national prayer to honor Houston and support her family. (Photo: Dario Cantatore/PictureGroup)

An Evening of Stars Timeline - Sept. 22, 2007: Smokey Robinson performs at the 29th Annual An Evening of Stars. The legendary crooner/songwriter also received the Award of Excellence. (Photo: Trish Tokar/Getty Images)

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Smokey Robinson - "I've known Whitney since she was a little girl and I loved her. She was like family to me. I will miss her." — Smokey Robinson.(Photo:  Trish Tokar/Getty Images)