Beyonce, Rihanna, 50 Cent and More Celebrities React to Kim Porter’s Death

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Beyonce, Rihanna, 50 Cent and More Celebrities React to Kim Porter’s Death

In memoriam. Celebrities are sharing their heartbreak on social media amid the news that Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Kim Porter was found dead on Thursday, November 15, at age 47. “Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter,” Diddy’s rep told Us Weekly in a statement. “I ask that you give the families privacy at this time.” [jwplayer fyH1xHCE-l3ahXupL] The model leaves behind her three children with Diddy, 49 — son Christian, 20, and twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila, 11 — as well as her son with Al B. Sure, Quincy, 27. [ami-related id="1157571" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-deaths-of-2018-stars-weve-lost/" title="Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars We’ve Lost" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mac-miller-dead-gallery.jpg"] As Hollywood reels from the shock, stars are grieving the loss and sending support to her family. Scroll down to see their reactions.

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Beyonce, Rihanna, 50 Cent and More Celebrities React to Kim Porter’s Death

In memoriam. Celebrities are sharing their heartbreak on social media amid the news that Diddy’s ex-girlfriend Kim Porter was found dead on Thursday, November 15, at age 47. “Sadly, I can confirm the passing of Kim Porter,” Diddy’s rep told Us Weekly in a statement. “I ask that you give the families privacy at this time.” [jwplayer fyH1xHCE-l3ahXupL] The model leaves behind her three children with Diddy, 49 — son Christian, 20, and twin daughters Jessie James and D’Lila, 11 — as well as her son with Al B. Sure, Quincy, 27. [ami-related id="1157571" url="https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-deaths-of-2018-stars-weve-lost/" title="Celebrity Deaths in 2018: Stars We’ve Lost" target="" showsubt="false" thumb="false" imgsrc="https://www.usmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/mac-miller-dead-gallery.jpg"] As Hollywood reels from the shock, stars are grieving the loss and sending support to her family. Scroll down to see their reactions.

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DJ Khaled

The “No Brainer” rapper shared a photo of himself in a black tux from Porter’s memorial service on November 24. “Came to Columbus, Georgia to pay forever homage to the beautiful grace of Kim Porter!” he wrote. “God bless to the Porter, Goodwin and Combs families! You are forever in our prayers!!”

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Lil’ Kim

The musician paid tribute to the late model on Instagram on November 23. “I’ve tried to write something so many times, but I can’t put into words how special @ladykp was. Oh my Kim. There are so many memories with the family and although you were talented at many things, you had one of the major roles and held down the family like none other,” she wrote on Thanksgiving. “With today being about family, I can’t help but honor this amazing woman and the family. Hold your family tight a little longer today. I will always be there for my extended family. Thanks for all of your prayers. Rest in Paradise Kim Porter.” 

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Mary J. Blige

Blige, who was spotted holding Diddy’s hand at Porter’s funeral on November 24, wrote a sweet message for her late friend on Instagram on November 19. “RIP to this beautiful woman who gave so much of her love, beauty and joy to so many. I’m so grateful to have known you Kim. I’ll always love you. I just don’t understand this!!” She concluded her post with a broken heart emoji. 

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Beyoncé

The Lion King star shared several photos of Porter on Instagram on November 24, including one of the actress with her late mother Sarah and another of Porter holding the hands of daughters Jessie and D'Lila, both 11, who she shared with Diddy. (The couple also shared son Christian, 20, and Porter was also a mother to son Quincy, 27, who she shared with ex Al B. Sure!) “Heaven couldn’t wait for you,” Beyoncé captioned a throwback shot of the star. 

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NeNe Leakes

The Real Housewives of Atlanta star celebrated Porter’s life. “Fun beautiful soul @ladykp and i in 2010 at one of @diddy famous New Years Eve’s Parties in Miami!” she captioned a snap of the two together on Instagram on November 24. “This girl knew how to have a good ole time.” 

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Kimora Lee Simmons

Porter’s friend shared a throwback of herself with her BFF on November 21, writing, “Kimmy Lee and Kimmy P...@ladykp love you for life! Soul #sisters.” 

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Russell Simmons

Simmons’ ex-husband also posted about Porter’s death. “Today it became obvious to me that Kim’s presence on earth was deeper then any of her friends could ever realize, only her immediate family and closest friends could feel this (she was magic) ... she exuded a goodness and never expected or needed it back she gave without expectation and she was fulfilled by the giving,” he wrote on Instagram on November 24, the day of her funeral. “This confidence and honest expression of love touched everyone she met and they were hit harder with her transition then they could ever have understood ... And now we are left holding the bag ... with the precious memories of her beauty.” 

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Al B. Sure!

The model’s ex-husband, to whom she was wed from 1989 to 1990, posted a touching black and white photo of him gazing lovingly at his former spouse to Instagram on Friday, November 16. “#ForeverMyLady,” he wrote. The couple shared son Quincy.

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Ciara

“🙏🏽 RIP #KimPorter,” the “Level Up” singer tweeted on November 16. “This is truly sad and unreal ❤️”

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Missy Elliott

“This is so heartbreaking 😥,” tweeted the “WTF” rapper on November 16. “Lord please give her kids & her whole family strength 😥🙏🏾.”

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Rihanna

“This is heavy,” the Fenty Beauty founder wrote on Instagram on November 15. “heartbroken about this man. we lost a real one today, beautiful inside and out. so many will be affected by this, some won’t even know why...but the whole world was graced by the vibrance in your spirit. My deepest condolences to the ones that were blessed enough to know, meet, and love her! Such a special soul man! This don’t even feel real! May God comfort and protect her children and loved ones! RIP @ladykp”

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Janelle Monáe

The “Pink” singer told fans that Porter helped break into the music industry by inviting her to an open mic and introducing her to Big Boi and Diddy, writing on Instagram on November 15, “YOU WERE A CONNECTOR. You were a champion of women in the industry. YOU WERE A BOSS moving through this life with so much style and grace. I am happy we got to hug and talk at Puff’s party but man do I wish I could have told you one more time how much I love you. I am heartbroken. You were light. You were supportive. You were stunning. You were kind ALWAYS. You were creative. You were as real as they came. You were an incredible mother. You were rare.”

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Vivica A. Fox

The Empire actress posted an Instagram photo on November 15 of herself and the model smiling side by side at a red carpet function, writing, “#RESTINPARADISE QUEEN KIM! Just getting off work and had to take a moment to share my sincerest sympathies to #KimPorter ENTIRE family! I'll always remember your BEAUTIFUL face and smile dawling! #Blessed #Respect #GONETOSOON.”

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50 Cent

“R.I.P to Kim Porter,” the rapper tweeted on November 15. “I send my condolences to her friends and family. She was loved and will be missed dearly. I know Puff is hit right now, he loved her for real, soul mate type s—t. Chin up puff, Positive vibes only.”

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Viola Davis

“RIP Kim Porter!” the Oscar winner tweeted on November 15. “My heart breaks for your beautiful children and family.”

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Juicy J

On November 15 on Twitter, the rapper wrote, “R.I.P. Kim Porter 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 prayers up for the family.”

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Questlove

The Roots drummer tweeted on November 15, “Yo man.... heart goes out to the family.”

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Lenny Kravitz

“The times spent with you and your family over the years will be treasured,” the rocker wrote on Twitter on November 15. “Rest in power Kim Porter. My condolences to the Combs and Porter families.”

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Holly Robinson Peete

The Meet the Peetes star tweeted on November 15 that she was “absolutely wrecked” by the news, adding, “Kim Porter was amazing human being one of the best moms I’ve ever met. Her disposition was always warm & fun Just gutted for her children & family & everyone who loved her Rest In Heaven, Kim We’ll love up and support your family 💔🙏🏽”

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Sanaa Lathan

“Devastated about #KimPorter,” the Nappily Ever After actress wrote on Twitter on November 15. “She was a true light on this earth. Not just beautiful but truly kind and generous of spirit always. Grace personified. Prayers for her family. 🙏🏾”

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Wendy Williams

“I just heard the sad news about Kim Porter,” tweeted the talk show host on November 15. “My condolences to Diddy and Kim's families. Rest In Peace.”