Update: Sheila E. has issued a brief statement on Prince’s death.
My heart is broken. There are no words.
I love you!— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) April 21, 2016
Musicians reacted quickly to the news that Prince died at age 57 today. The idiosyncratic icon’s unexpected passing prompted an outpouring of appreciation and mourning.
Here’s a collection of tweets from artists and stars influenced by the Purple One. SPIN will update this collection as we spot additional memorable remembrances.
Long Live The King.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) 21 avril 2016
I can’t fucking breathe right now
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) 21 avril 2016
“Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life…”
-Prince— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 21 avril 2016
Gutted. Mourning with you.
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) 21 avril 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) 21 avril 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
I LOVED him, the world LOVED him. Now he’s at peace with his Father. Rest in power, @prince, my brother. pic.twitter.com/ZN6cc3WWuF
— Chaka Khan (@ChakaKhan) April 21, 2016
I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor.
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I’m sorry I can not accept that prince has died. I will give the world time to correct its mistake. fuck that.
— el-p (@therealelp) 21 avril 2016
Sometimes it snows in April
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) 21 avril 2016
😔😔😔😔😔
In Minneapolis right now…and it’s raining…
Prince…😔😔😔😔😔
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) 21 avril 2016
Sending our love to Minneapolis the Mecca of purple funk.
— FUNKLORDZ™ (@Chromeo) April 21, 2016
Can’t even process this… We’re in the studio like… Referencing his stuff every day. Every day!
— FUNKLORDZ™ (@Chromeo) 21 avril 2016
This is so heartbreaking💔 I had this Prince pic drawn on my wall years ago because his music inspired so many R.I.P😥 pic.twitter.com/60msa6hm3I
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) 21 avril 2016
Damn. RIP to a true legend. The world won’t be the same without Prince’s crazy ass.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) 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) 21 avril 2016
ICON, end of an era truly over. Damn no wonder I couldn’t sleep this whole time! Love U prince. U taught us everything
— Theophilus London (@TheophilusL) 21 avril 2016
RIP OG 👑!!!!! pic.twitter.com/7BtzSJgCRo
— T.I. (@Tip) April 21, 2016
There will be many kings, queens, and princesses, but there will never be another Prince. pic.twitter.com/ofpli2nTVF
— Pharrell Williams (@Pharrell) 22 avril 2016