Q-Tip sent out a series of tweets yesterday (April 3) about Phife, his fellow A Tribe Called Quest member who passed away March 22due to complications resulting from diabetes. He was 45.
“I miss my lil brotha so much right now…. He is my hero,” Q-Tip wrote yesterday. “I’ve never seensuch a fighter. I’m sure u have been through this as well but. Know that in death there is signs and gifts abound.”
The rapper-producer-deejay then explains some of the things Phife imparted on him.
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“He left me with the gift of unconditional love and brotherhood that will NEVER be lost with me… Ever,” Q-Tip wrote. “As we commit his body tomorrow his spirit is with us… I take comfort in knowing that GOD is the best of planners. I take comfort in knowing that divine order is certain… I take pride in having the blessing of knowing and having Malik in my life.”
Q-Tip also paid homage to his late partner-in-rhyme on his “Abstract Radio” show on Beats 1 Radio last month.
I miss my lil brotha so much right now…. He is my hero. I've never seen such a fighter. I'm sure u have been through this as well but.
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
Know that in death there is signs and gifts abound
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
He left me with the gift of unconditional love and brotherhood that will NEVER be lost with me… Ever
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
As we commit his body tomorrow his spirit is with us… I take comfort in knowing that GOD is the best of planners
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
I take comfort in knowing that divine order is certain…
I take pride in having the blessing of knowing and having Malik in my life— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
I'm sure u can relate when u lost ur family member how the sadness overtakes u when u know
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
U won't laugh with them or see them on this plane again… But once again
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
Their spirit is with u… Knowing that brings a peaceful but melancholy closure…
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
I will be praying for us all as we move through life's highway that we all will continue to fight for love and joy. I love u Malik.
— QTip (@QtipTheAbstract) April 3, 2016
For additional Phife Dawg coverage, watch the following DX Daily:
