Prince’s publicist confirmed that the pop music icon passed away today (April 21). He was 57.
Several members of the Hip-Hop community mourned his loss and paid tribute to his musical contributions via social media.
“I can’t fucking breathe right now,” Questlove writes. As a member of the Soulquarians production collective, Questlove worked on material with The Roots, Erykah Badu, D’Angelo and Common, among others, often drawing from and using Prince’s songs as inspiration.
For her part, Badu wrote “No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”upon hearing the news.
Joey Bada$$ referenced one of Prince’s landmark recordings in his comment.
“RIP to a real legend, PRINCE. Definitely one of my favorites of all time… Tonight I’m gonna party like it’s 1999,” the Pro Era rapper writes.
Cypress Hill’sB-Real responded in kind.
“I can’t belive what I just heard. R.i.p to this legend. Was never afraid to be out if the box & his music was great!”B-Real wrote.
Glasses Malone referenced Prince’s tendency to closely guard his image and music legally when and if needed.
“Prince is the type to sue every last press outlet for reporting him dead. They better be sure that man died,” the Watts, California rapper wrote.
Following are the reaction from members of the Hip-Hop community regarding Prince’s passing:
First Vanity Passes Away In February, Now Prince in April Wow…. And what’s even more coincidental both were 57…..#Count Your Blessings…..”Diamonds & Pearls”
RIP to the legend. Didn’t grow up on dudes music, but I respect what his done in music. Future baby mama is one of my favourite love songs ever.
Ah fuck, 57 is young to pass. RIP to a real legend. Prince was a genius when it came to music and inspired so many. This 80`s baby is gonna miss you.
if prince was a new artist, all you old heads would’ve called him gay or laughed at how he dressed off the bat. hypocrites!
No, because he made some of the greatest music ever and was a one-of-a-kind artist. He’s not like garbage Young Thug.
No, because he made some of the greatest music ever and was a one-of-a-kind artist. He’s not like garbage Young Thug.
Yes, because the music industry is way different. If Prince made Purple Rain today it would be just another song. Songs like that don’t get the notoriety like the 80’s when someone made a song and it went platinum. Between downloading and other pirating avenues, artists barely go gold. Purple rain sold over 22 million. That’s probably close to album sales for the year in hip hop. Not because of the artist, but because of technology. If he made that album today it might sell 500,000 maybe 1 million, but it would not even scratch 3x platinum.
Yes, because the music industry is way different. If Prince made Purple Rain today it would be just another song. Songs like that don’t get the notoriety like the 80’s when someone made a song and it went platinum. Between downloading and other pirating avenues, artists barely go gold. Purple rain sold over 22 million. That’s probably close to album sales for the year in hip hop. Not because of the artist, but because of technology. If he made that album today it might sell 500,000 maybe 1 million, but it would not even scratch 3x platinum.
A True ICON will be truly missed !
Rest in peace PRINCE. hes legendary. We love and miss you. From South Minneapolis. Prince is our Michael Jackson and us MINNESOTANS are definitely mourning you right now big bro.
For the idiot “new generation”. The difference between prince and dudes today is even though prince wore heals he pulled some of the baddest women on the PLANET! When was prince not with a dime and who wasn’t a town hoe. Who the fuck are these skinny jean, face tattoo mf’s pulling that everyone else hasn’t already had a turn with. Not to mention this dude had over 20+ albums. How many of these dumbasses out right now even going to make it to the 10 album mark and still pull people to their concert. There is a huge difference between artist then and now. This generation fucking sucks when it comes to music and everyone knows it. The only people thinking this crap is cool are the young low intellect sheep. I’ll stick with grown music, thank you.
lmao @ that middle aged man in his 40s *wise white man* getting his posts removed all the time . You will never get that time back fuck me what a looser . You should have been drowned at birth . No one would have given a f**ck …lol
He is persistent believe me the old weirdo will be back again trolling it’s what his life is all about . PS rest in peace to Prince a legend my older sister was really into his music .
He is persistent believe me the old weirdo will be back again trolling it’s what his life is all about . PS rest in peace to Prince a legend my older sister was really into his music .
Don’t be in denial. Because denial stands for: “don’t even notice I am lying.” What does Atmosphere have to say about Prince’s passing? He’s the only hip-hop artist from Minneapolis. Prince was a true legend and musical genius. Learn something.
This is so fuckin sad… everybody dyin… cant believe it…
G Malone’s dumb as fuckin Mack 10 and Baby combined
yes rest in peace prince. That’s what I call true talent and a true star.
And my Bentley bumpin’ Prince shit, this is “When Doves Cry”, This is what it sounds like when hollow-tip slugs fly