Police say the shooting appears to be a suicide and that there were no signs of forced entry.
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Rest peacefully Chris Lighty, my prayers go out to family and loved ones! Dear God please have mercy
Rihanna

The 44-year-old had been going through a divorce and had been having financial and other personal problems.

Stars including Rihanna, Nicki Minaj and Diddy have been paying tribute to the hip hop businessman on Twitter.

Rihanna posted: "Rest peacefully Chris Lighty, my prayers go out to family and loved ones! Dear God please have mercy."

Nicki Minaj said: "Another tragic & inconceivable loss for the culture. #RIPChrisLighty."

Diddy wrote: "In shock," while Mary J. Blige said: "U never know what can send a person over the edge or make them want 2 keep living. take it easy on people."
'Greatly missed'

50 Cent issued a statement through his publicist saying that he was saddened by the loss.

"Chris has been an important part of my business and personal growth for a decade," he said. read more http://speedyonlinemedia.com/50-cents-manag…parent-suicide/.html