Founder Of Uptown Records, Andre Harrell Dies At 59.

Founder of Uptown Records and former Co-founder of Motown Records, Andre Harrell has passed away at aged 59. The cause of his death is still unknown.

His passage was made known by a popular Dj during his spin off on Instagram live for his popular CLUB QUARANTINE SERIES on Friday night, May 8.

Andre Harrell helped the careers of Puffy Combs, popularly known as P.Diddy and Mary J.Blige. Andre launched his record label, Uptown in 1986 and by late 80s, he signed Mary J.Blige.

Check out some message of condolence from most celebrities below 👇

Ohhh noooo!
So sorry to hear this news.
André Harrell was a longtime friend and music legend responsible for artists like:
Jodeci
Mary J Blige
Diddy
Biggie
Al B Sure
Soul For Real
Guy
Lost Boyz
Father MC
Christopher Williams

Rest In Peace.
Mannnnnn…🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 pic.twitter.com/GcXoH8PhQw

— Holly Robinson Peete (@hollyrpeete) May 9, 2020

Andre Harrell always dressed like a mogul. Hip-Hop was in its infancy. I can only imagine the respectability politics at the time…

I think the optics of him, in the music industry, said something. To me it was — Just bcuz it’s “urban” doesn’t mean its not real business 👔💼💰 pic.twitter.com/LdS4MZhsgU

— Shelby Ivey Christie (@bronze_bombSHEL) May 9, 2020