Hip Hop, R&B, and Urban Stars Reflect on Michael Jackson In Twitter

A number of celebrities expressed their sorrow for the unexpected death of pop legend Michael Jackson in live time via Twitter, an online short messaging system widely used by the celebrity and business community.

Here are a few tweets:

Ludacris: If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today. His Music and Legacy will live on Forever. Prayers to the fam R.I.P.

Producer Dallas Austin: Mj is the biggest star in the universe let’s u know real stardom

Solange Knowles: Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old. I fell in love

Singer Mya: To man who made a huge impact on my life. Thank you4blessing the world with your talent + heart. May you rest in peace&be w/the angels MJ.

Rev. Run: Rip MJ! Dream as if u’ll live 4ever, Live as if u’ll die 2day. U only live once, but if u do it right dats all u need! U did it Big MJ!!

StarJonesEsq: Good Morning everone…in honor of MJ, I plan to celebrate life in EVERY way possible. Join me by exercising your mind, body and spirit!…“Talent is a flame, but genius is a fire.” That was Michael Jackson

TerrenceJ106: Happiest morning after= day after Obama was elected. Saddest morning after= today (x10)

angiemartinez: At 4a ….the entire crowd at one oak put their lighters & cell phones up & sang “man in the mirror”! Amazing! … Robin Thicke grabbed the mic and sang “Human Nature” like an angel. Memorable evening!

KimKardashian: I’m looking at pictures of my 14th bday party at Neverland Ranch, these memories will last forever!

B_Real420RT : R.I.P Micheal Jackson you’re an ICON, no matter what ppl say, your music is untouchable u r loved n will b missed

EvaMarcille: RIP Michael Jackson……. you are loved and forever missed!!!!!!!!!!!!

serenajwilliams: My heart goes out to the entire Jackson Family.

lilkimsworld: My condolences go out to the whole Jackson family. I will always Love u Micheal !

wyclef: RIP MJ he lives forever in my heart i will never forget the day he came to see me in the studio and i played him music,

Singer Cassie:  There are no words…. Sending all of my love and prayers out to the Jackson family.

Vanessa Simmons: MJ will forever be remembered ….He Touched so many lives with his incrediable talent.

Pictured: Chris ‘Ludacris’ Bridges attends the 34th annual One Show awards gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center on May 6, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Rob Loud/Getty Images)