Andre Harrell was beloved by many in the hip-hop and R&B world.
10:42 AM PDT, May 9, 2020"We can confirm the passing of Andre Harrell. Everyone in the REVOLT family is devastated by the loss of our friend, mentor and Vice Chairman," Roma Khanna, CEO of REVOLT Media & TV, owned by Combs, told ET in a statement."Andre’s impact on Hip Hop, the culture and on all of us personally has been immeasurable and profound. May he Rest In Peace.”
In 1995, Harrell was appointed chief executive officer of Motown. He was also a producer on films likeUpon hearing the news of his death, Mariah Carey, Usher, John Legend and many more artists and celebrity friends took to social media to pay tribute to Harrell.
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