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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.

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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.