*Michael Gidewon, the co-owner of a popular Atlanta lounge, was fatally shot at his nightclub early Saturday morning.

A security guard at the scene said a patron had been kicked out for being too intoxicated but later returned with a gun and shot and killed Gidewon, 11Alive reports.

The victim co-owned the popular Republic Lounge with his brother, Alex Gidewon, and both were involved with AG Entertainment. Gidewon was known for hosting and befriending artists such as T.I., Young Jeezy, Usher, Nelly, Jermaine Dupri, Lil Baby, and Ludacris, Fox 5 reports.

Watch the video report above about his killing.

Celebrity stylist Jeremy Haynes posted his condolences on Instagram: “My brother, My friend, My role model. God please watch over my family as we morn the loss of an amazing father, brother, friend & most importantly husband,” he wrote.

As Yahoo reports, Simon Guobadia, husband to “Real Housewives” star Porsha Williams, also reacted to news of Gidewon’s death on social media, writing in part: “Shocking on the news of your passing is an understatement. As a family man, your loss touches me to my core.”

Source: Co-owner of Atlanta’s Republic Lounge Fatally Shot at His Nightclub | Video