Five days after the passing of the Uptown Records founder, Andre's son Gianni Harrell shares photos of him with his late father and a screenshot of their text conversation.
- May 15, 2020
AceShowbiz - Andre Harrell's son Gianni Harrell has broken his social media silence, five days after his father's sudden passing. On Wednesday, May 13, the 26-year-old posted on Instagram a moving tribute to the late legendary hip-hop and R&B record producer.
Gianni shared throwback photos of him with his late father and a screenshot of their text conversation. In his message to his son, Andre hilariously asked Gianni to bring his Vap pipe before his yoga session, "Cause I am not going to want to do yoga if I am not high." Getting his father's sense of humor, Gianni replied, "Got you lmao."
Gianni also expressed how much he's already missed his father in the caption, writing, "Dad, I miss you so much. I love you so much. I wish it didn't have to be this way, but Destiny has a plan and I know you'll never be too far away."
Calling his father his "super hero, life coach, personal comedian, twin, yoga partner, wingman, and best friend," Gianni added, "I hope you're making the most of your time in heaven and please give my love to grandma and @ladykp , as I miss them dearly. I hope you're reconnecting with old friends and making new ones. He inserted some jokes, writing, "do not sleep on Bruce Lee! I can already visualize you up there on the dance floor with bad angel mamis."
"I hope you're spreading love, giving world class compliments, sharing fantastic outfit advice and terrible memes. I also really hope you saw all the love the world was giving you on your way up," he continued, before noting how big the impact his father had brought to the world, "It gives me solace knowing how many lives you touched with your infinite wisdom and smile, boundless energy and immortal taste."
"Mom and I will miss you tremendously but we are so so proud of you dad. Thank you for showing that it's all about leaving this earth better than how we find it. You definitely did," Gianni bid his farewell to his father, adding a heart emoji.
Andre was the first half of the hip-hop duo Dr. Jeckyll & Mr. Hyde. Among the so many talents that he discovered were Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, whom he helped nurture to become a music mogul, Mary J. Blige, Heavy D & The Boyz. Andre was the founder of the record label Uptown Records and also served as the president/CEO of Motown Records from 1995 until 1997.
He died on May 7, 2020, at his home in West Hollywood, California at 57 years old. According to Wendy Credle, his ex-wife, Andre had been suffering from heart problems in the time leading up to his death.
