LaShawn Daniels, the famed songwriter behind some of contemporary music’s biggest hits has died at age 41. The cause of death is a car crash.
Working alongside producer Rodney “Darkchild” Jerkins, Daniels penned hit songs for powerhouse artists such as Whitney Houston (“It’s Not Right But It’s Okay”), Destiny’s Child (“Lose My Breath”), Michael Jackson (“You Rock My World”), Lady Gaga & Beyonce (“Telephone”), and Brandy & Monica (“The Boy Is Mine”), among others.
His passing led to an outpouring of grief from fellow artists, music industry veterans, and fans on social media.
Daniels won a Grammy in 2004 for his first hit “Say My Name” by Destiny’s Child. He was nominated for a Grammy for “Love & War” by longtime friend Tamar Braxton.
Daniels and his wife/ manager April Daniels appeared frequently on Tamar’s reality TV series, Tamar & Vince and Braxton Family Values.
Daniels’ death comes just days after comedian Kevin Hart suffered a nearly career ending back injury in a car crash in Calabasas, California.
Daniels leaves behind his wife April and three sons. He will be laid to rest in his favorite kicks: a pair of throwback Air Jordans.
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 Daniels I cant believe you are gone. My heart is so broke right now. I was so looking forward to you working with me on my new project with RJ.. I’m trying to understand this…. Wow #lashawndaniels https://t.co/seEuhMvFPr
— Hezekiah Walker (@HezekiahWalker) 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
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
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 and prayers up for his wife and son??
RIP and thanks for the hits.
Rest In Peace Love
41? He was still young. Feel for the family. RIP to a talented artist.
Umph umph umph! Strange ?
He was such a bright light on Tamar & Vince show. Vince was mean to him for no reason.
I was expecting to read about some illness, not a car crash.
This was a good guy????
Oh man sad
I could be wrong…but he was on ” Next Big Thing” with Nipsey last night. RIP
From what I saw of him he was a good guy. Rip
Rest easy big guy
When someone so young dies or anyone for that matter I always need to know the cause of death..RIP !
Oh wow. Rest in Peace Lashawn. My heart and condolences to his beautiful wife and son. This one breaks my heart.
I enjoyed him on Tamar and Vince….he was such a breath of fresh air.
RIP Prayers for the family
Never heard of him but remember him and his wife on that Tamar show. May he RIP.
Baaaaby she SAAANG that song!!!
This made me cry… I am so sick of the young, blk & gifted dying, smdh!… May Mr. Daniels RIP.
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Condolences goes out tew BigShiz and his fam…May yew RIP..
I just spent memorial holiday at funeral services for my God Son. We lost him suddenly last weekend. I feel a way when Good spirits are taken from us. The types of people that consistently make you smile. You see them coming and you can feel the love they project before they actually enter the room. I feel like a layer of protections is taken away from us mere mortals when these souls move on.
Shole did!
Giiirl yes she did….I didn’t know Ta voice could get in that range. She also hit those notes on “Blind”
Mr. Daniels wrote some hits…google his catalog…one of my fav hits was Brandy’s The boy is mine
I get chills every time I hear it
So sad. RIP Big Shiz
Mercy, RIP
I know Toni is a legend and all, but Tamar has more range in her voice than Toni.
R.I.P ????
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Yes. I remember him from their show. Condolences to his wife, son, & extended family. Their marriage appeared so solid. Can’t begin to imagine how she’s feeling right now.
He seemed so genuine and grounded on the Tamar and Vince show. His wife was also sweet and normal. It was a nice balance to Tamar’s over acting, insecure, loud self and Vince’s weirdness. They were the draw for me, when they left the show took a turn in my opinion. RIP
Oh really??? I watches it last night. Didn’t even pay any attention to him. I was just so shocked to see Nipsey.
thank you Cardi! XOXO
Gotta get some deets on that crash. Where, when, what was going on? Was he the driver? Was speed involved? So many questions.
Tamar has one of the purest nost beautiful voices ever! I do think she sounds better in the studio it just allows you to hear her tone and range better. Just beautiful now her personality and character, Lord. She is one that needs to just shut- up and sing.
So sad. RIP to his family. That’s the sad thing when you lose people unexpectedly. You always look back and think “I thought I had more time”. Spoke to one of my relatives on the phone recently. Had a good convo with her, hung up the phone, and the very next week got a call that she passed. Would have never thought that that conversation was going to be our last. Just makes you appreciate life, and the people God puts in your life, that much more.
I just said that up top. He definitely had a beautiful aura around him, it was light and I also hot the sense he was just good which is why this is sad. His wife was really sweet also on the show.
Loved them as a couple on Tamar and Vince’s show! He was so funny and both he and his wife were enjoyable to watch!
So sad. I liked him and his wife on Tamar and Vince show. Prayers for his wife and son and his family. So sad.
He did not win a Grammy with Tamar for Love and War, we was nominated..rip
I jus wanna say to everybody..pace yourselves, slow down in life a little..it could save ur life and someone else’s. Driving these days has become a night mare , just to make it from point a to b. Please guys, slow down, move over, stop textin n drivin and please dont drive while drunk or high! Much love to this gentleman and his family.. r.i.p.
So sad. Rip ?
Article incorrect….He was nominated for Love and War with Tamar….RIP
Alot of these posts have had false info here lately..smh
I news of his passing on the train this morning and instantly had a literal heart ache. He and his wife are amazing and this loss is truly felt by many. I am crying and I don’t know them but all that he exuded and the respect he gave God, life, his family and his work is immeasurable.
truly. this driving has gotten so out of hand.. i really don’t even like driving these days it’s so dangerous on these roads. my heart breaks for his wife and kids..
he was probably on his way to them but never made it.
I’m sorry about you losing your Godson. I’m glad he was a blessing in your life. Such a good memory to have of a loved one. ????
Its sad..it could be anybody cause u dont know what the next person behind the wheel is going to do.. n not to mention how bad road rage has gotten smh..
Wow! This hurts
rip
This exact situation happened with my best friend, my brother…cherish the ones you love!
Very true and this needs to be repeated darn near daily.
? Y’all this is so sad and tragic. Rest easy sir. His poor family ???
Still just love that Whitney Houston song referenced. Truly a major talent!
I used to always see him and April on Tamar’s show. Such a lovely, positive couple. Such a tragedy.
Prayers.
Sorry it was not him…but Nipsey was paired with their favorite Pretty Yellow.
Wow. He was a really good song writer. It’s so sad that most ppl’s accomplishments only get recognized after they die. I bet so many ppl that never mentioned him before are gonna sing his praises now that he passed. We should all get our roses while we’re living.
Very nice.
They had 3 sons just FYI! …Many prayers up!??
Thanks for the music. RIP King.
Oh no, this is sad…
RIP… I hate when ppl make it abt THEM and say “I was just with him” “We were supposed to hang”…. RIP and move along attention seekers
Agreed… That personality needs some work
Sending condolences to the wife and family
All the time. Def not a real new site more of a gossip site like the enquirer. Everything is click and bait
Message appreciated.
Their self inclusion is only an expression of their shock. So many times we plan moments and never conceptualize what it means when the ppl you expect to share or have shared a moment with is now gone. Please be easy and have compassion for their shock and loss.
Forgive I thought by the name he was a she
Life is so short. We must cherish every moment. Praying for his entire family.
Hope Kevin Hart gets well soon. His wife seemed annoyed with TMZ. I know they have a job to do, but sometimes we’ve got to back off.
I’m confused. How would a plant based diet have prevented him from dying in a car accident?
Right. It’s a feeling of being with someone in a reality that’s no longer real. That’s mind-blowing.
Sometimes it’s just shock. My best friend passed away last September and I said the same thing. We were on the phone for two hours planning her new job celebration and a trip to New Orleans for her birthday. She died in her sleep 3 hours later. It hit me hard. The first thing I said was damn, we just spoke. Of course didnt put it on sm.. you never know, that’s why I always end my conversations with I love you, because it may be the last time you get to say it.
Oh my God!!! Noooo
I can’t wait till self-driving cars get you humans off the road. He seemed like a nice dude. I remember seeing him and his wife on that Tamar and Vince show quite a few times.
Folks drive so crazy and take such risks on these roads
You’re not the only confused one
Some monsters can’t help themselves. Smh ?
I worked with him before, he was a gentle and kind soul. RIP
I hope he had his estate in order. I don’t want to read another story about a (black) artist dying and not having a will or an estate to handle his affairs.
Actually, there needs to be special lanes for trucks only. They can’t build enough highway lanes to accommodate all the cars, busses and trucks. There was talk in Chicago of creating special lanes just for trucks….boy that ship has sailed….not happening.
I understand. I’m always skeptical of celebrities. Sorry for your loss. I really am…??
I understand. I just look at celebs sideways…. so many attention seekers.
Goodness sakes. Folks slow down and let looks out for each other.
RIP brother.
R.I.H to a loved person, I loved him and his wife , my heart goes out to his wife and family
Wow, I’m in utter disbelief that he is gone. Rest in Peace and you will be remembered.
I was thinking it was a way to let people know that this man was putting in work. Some of the comments under “behind the scenes beasts” are people asking Who? So the celebs are just saying it. But I understood why you said that.
Sorry about your friend.??
This is so so so so sad….too young…DANG! R.I.P.
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Damn 41 is too young. I used to love to watch them on Tamar and Vince, they seemed like a fun, cool couple and he was always hilarious.
Oh this is so sad he seemed like such a kind brother.. Feel so sad for his wife and sons. Man good one’s always go first Rip young man RIP..
I call it speeding to their death. SMH.
Omg. this hurts. He wrote some of my favorite songs-I remember reading his name in liner notes growing up and having so much love and respect for his pen. May he RIP for real.
Really sad news to hear. Very positive and God centered brother. Praying for his wife, who lost her bestfriend, his son’s who lost an amazing father, and all the family, friends, colleagues & and anyone whose life he had touched.
All I know is…If Tamar attends his funeral Imma call her myself and cus her clean out! Since she couldnt be bothered to go to her own nieces funeral! I cant stand Tamar.
Truth. His death was bothering me so i kept looking into it. Turns out it was a head-on collision. He was driving a van going east. Someone else was driving a pick up truck going west. The pick up truck crossed the center line and collided with his van. Both vehicles ignited into flames. Both drivers were killed.
Just posted it above cause i wanted to know more as well. According to the reports, he was driving a van going east. A pick up truck going west crossed the center lane and caused a head on collision. Both vehicles ignited in flames and both drivers were killed. They are reporting that LaShawn was driving the van. This was in York. I think York is in South Carolina.
Omg..that is awful! He didn’t even see it coming.. my goodness
Black men have got to eat right, exercise and see the doctor. 41 is too young. I lost a good friend at the same age and leaving a widow with 3 children is no joke.