Drake, The Weeknd, President Obama, Chance the Rapper, Flying Lotus & More Pay Tribute to Prince
Everyone recognizes Prince’s immense impact.

Much has been said about Prince‘s very recent passing, but the words of his most renowned, popular colleagues probably carry the most weight. Taking to everything from social media to interviews today, artists and individuals ranging from U.S. President Barack Obama to Flying Lotus, Chance the Rapper and The Weeknd took time to pay tribute and honor The Purple One. Check out some of their reactions below.
I’m so torn on this one…it’s deep how much my life is shaped with what Prince has done in my music life…
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) April 21, 2016
Shout to Dr. Dre @drdre the convo about life and my future last night at your house is monumental…Reminds me of Prince’s excellence…
— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) April 21, 2016
Damn. RIP to a true legend. The world won’t be the same without Prince’s crazy ass.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) April 21, 2016
None of prince’s albums are available in digital format. You Have to find a physical copy. I appreciate that, bout to go an adventure
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) April 21, 2016
Long Live The King.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016
How Prince brought two bros together https://t.co/VFVDDcslMq
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016
Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
The world will miss you.
I’ll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 21, 2016
@theweeknd nada. zip. zilch.
— el-p (@therealelp) April 21, 2016
I just found out, unreal!!!!!! Man, this is so so sad!!!!
— Steve Arrington (@Steve_Arrington) April 21, 2016
Prince. In numerology, this is the year of completion. 2016=9
— DJ Quik (@djquik) April 21, 2016
— Google Makonnen (@iLoveMakonnen5D) April 21, 2016
Prince
— George Clinton (@george_clinton) April 21, 2016
My day is done ??
— PETEROCK.COM (@PeteRock) April 21, 2016
Has anybody seen my childhood? RIP Prince and Vanity. #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/ybaAsCYlPT
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 21, 2016
R.I.P. to the God Prince. Gone too soon but here forever. Sippin Purple Rain 4 the legend. There will never be another
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) April 21, 2016
He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated. This is Not A Love Song. pic.twitter.com/x4JaSxRraC
— Madonna (@Madonna) April 21, 2016
“Life is just a party and parties weren’t meant to last” -Prince
— Punch (@iamstillpunch) April 21, 2016
No no no no no no NO not Prince . He’s immortal he’s not even human . This can’t be right
— SZA (@sza) April 21, 2016
Heartbroken.Thank you for keeping us in perpetual awe and inspiration. ?#RIPPrince ?? ..can’t even believe I just wrote that
— SZA (@sza) April 21, 2016