Celebrities React To Sudden Death of DJ AM

From BallerStatus.com -- The news of DJ AM's sudden death on Friday (August 28) shocked not only fans, but also the celebrity world, of which he had many friends. His passing even prompted the Palms Casino in Las Vegas to black out a few letters to pay respects to their house DJ (as see in the pic above, courtesy of @DJScene1).

As the word spread since then, Twitter went crazy with AM updates, and the phrase "RIP DJ AM" became a trending topic quickly. Celebrities paid their respects, while other expressed their utter shock.

Here's a few of the tweets we compiled from celebrities:

Travis Barker (@trvsbrkr)
Don't know how i am gonna play 2night but i am for AM. My brother is gone.i love u and miss u, i'll never forget all the good times we had. ... I'll never forget everything we've been thru and every time i play the drums i'll think of you. U were an amazing friend/DJ/human being. Rest In Peace my brother, this really f***s me up.

Alchemist (@AlanTheChemist)
I love you my brother and u knew cause I told u everytime! We lived 3 lifetimes worth of memories! I'll never forget.

Omarion (@1Omarion)
i see its some dumb people on twitter that takes thing out of context so iam only say this once R.I.P DJ AM..didnt personally kno him

Busta Rhymes (@BusaBusss)
RIP PEACE DJ AM AND GOD BLESS UR ENTIRE FAMILY...

Ciara (@PrincessSuperC)
i had the opportunity to meet DJ am once, briefly,and i just want to take this moment to say RIP Dj am. sending my condolences to the family

Vanessa Simmons (@V_Simmons)
RIP DJ AM.... :/ .. Im reading people tweets confused ,i had no clue

Russell Simmons (@UncleRush)
I just looked on gg and dj am has left his body. . Sad

Rev Run of RUN-DMC (@RevRunWisdom)
Rip Dj Am What a gr8 Dj! _u'll be missed!

Cassie (@CassieVentura)
In shock about AM, he was really a great person. My love and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP.

Omar Cruz (@IAmOmarCruz)
ONE OF THE BEST TO DO IT...RIP DJ AM...YOU WILL BE MISSED.

Bishop Lamont (@BishopLamont1)
Got word a few hours ago....God Bless DJ AM & his family. He was a blessed person, with a down to earth soul. You will be missed.

Ben Baller (@BenBaller)
I'm sick right now.... 20 yrs of friendship. Rest In Peace bro. Love U. Air Mack's Crew for life. Not tweeting for the rest of the day. :(

Swizz Beatz (@TheRealSwizzz)
R.I.P to my dude DJ AM wowwwwwwww I'm sick rite now!

T-Pain (@DaRealerstTPain)
RIP DJ AM another talented young artist leaves too soon

Skinhead Rob (@ExpensiveTaste)
R.I.P. to our homeboy DJ AM...

Lindsay Lohan (@Sevinnyne6126)
i can't believe this.. i'm in shock. why? why? r.i.p. adam

Jermaine Dupri (@LTLline)
RIP MY MAN DJ AM I CANT BELIEVE THIS

Fat Joe (@JoeyCrackTS)
R.I.P DJ AM that was my homie real good dude GOD BLESS!!!! My love and prayers go out to his FAMILY

Joe Budden (@MouseBudden)
Damn... R.I.P DJ AM... Hold your head Trav... Y'all are in my prayers...

Everlast (@MrWhiteyFord)
It's 2"AM" I'm in Paris.. my heart is aching for DJ AM and his family and loved ones.. LIFE IS SHORT.. tell your loved ones u love them NOW!

DJ Drama (@DJDrama)
http://twitpic.com/fn78p - RIP DJ AM QUESTLOVE, DJ DRAMA, DJ JAZZY JEFF, MAYOR (NUDDER) OF PHILLY, DJ CASH MONEY ALL REPPIN LAST YEAR F ...

DJ Whoo Kid (@DJWhooKid)
Holy Shit! Not AM !! I almost crashed my car reading this tweet!! Damn!!!!!!

Kid Cudi (@KidCudi)
i dont even kno wut to say right now. a true talent and supporter of mine since day 1. RIP to the big homie forever, DJ AM

Aubrey O'Day (@AubreyODay)
RIP DJAM, life can be so short I hope you all spend your days feeling blessed and positive! xoxo. love you guys!

Crooked I (@TheRealCrookedI)
R.I.P. DJ AM Just left Travis Barker session when we found out of passing.

Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian)
DJ AM was such a genuine person! He is in a better place, may God rest his soul...

Xzibit (@MrXtoThaZ)
WTF??? I JUST READ DJ AM PASSED!?! this is really sad news for me...

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