Music icon Prince has passed away at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota and the entire world is already in mourning. He was 57. Words of praise and remembrance are already pouring onto social media in wake of the sudden news from his peers and artists who were influenced by him. The immense collection of support only reveals a microscopic look at the impact Prince's music, character, and personality had on us all. Read a collection of tributes from Questlove, The Weeknd, Justin Timberlake, Ice-T, and more below.
Long Live The King.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016
Damn Prince.
— KOE (@wizkhalifa) April 21, 2016
Smokin and watchin Purple Rain for ya.
— KOE (@wizkhalifa) April 21, 2016
i can't believe what's happening right now. i just woke up but it feels like I'm dreaming. we live in a world where Prince passes away???
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016
i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr
— The Weeknd (@theweeknd) April 21, 2016
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
Listen to tangerine by Prince or his cover of A case of you
— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) 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
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😔😔😔😔😔
— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) April 21, 2016
In Minneapolis right now...and it's raining...
Prince...😔😔😔😔😔
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
RIP PRINCE, 1ST PRINCE OF MINNESOTA, LEGEND & INSPIRATION, THX FOR LETTING US CHILL AT PAISLEY PARK 💜🙏🏾🌲 YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
— Allan Kingdom (@ALLANKNGDM) April 21, 2016
Damn just hearing about Prince. This really fuckin sucks.
— The Chosen One (@KidCudi) April 21, 2016
Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO
— Chris Rock (@chrisrock) April 21, 2016
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
— SHAQ (@SHAQ) April 21, 2016
PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!
— ICE T (@FINALLEVEL) 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
☔️☔️☂☂☂☔️
— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) April 21, 2016
4ever
Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
— Mariah Carey (@MariahCarey) April 21, 2016
The world will miss you.
I'll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw
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#RIPPrince another legend taken from us far too soon. pic.twitter.com/RigQajGSfg
— AKON (@Akon) April 21, 2016
One of the greatest https://t.co/Nk3QVVBPbt
— Tim Bergling (@Avicii) April 21, 2016
R.i.p Prince
— The Internet (@intanetz) April 21, 2016
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
— Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) April 21, 2016
RIP #Prince.. We've lost a real legend today 😔 pic.twitter.com/cQrmMIeFEf
— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) April 21, 2016
PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
— Gene Simmons (@genesimmons) April 21, 2016
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) April 21, 2016
Not Prince man
— tunji (@tunjiige) April 21, 2016
Prince....there's no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 21, 2016
The Prince of the universe. Thank you for blessing and inspiring us all. We love you.
— nico (@DonnieTrumpet) April 21, 2016
The people's Prince. Love you so much. You changed my life. We are heartbroken today.
— Majid Al Maskati (@majidalmaskati) April 21, 2016
RIP to a real legend, PRINCE. Definitely one of my favorites of all time... Tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999.
— BADMON (@joeyBADASS) April 21, 2016
As a DJ, This is WHY I play the music I play...because of days like this...to celebrate people while they are HERE. #Prince
— 9th Wonder (@9thwonder) April 21, 2016
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 21, 2016
Prince R.I.P. Can't stop crying. This year has been too much. https://t.co/A1Qhi1pPs5
— Sean Ono Lennon (@seanonolennon) April 21, 2016
Rest in power, Prince.
— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) April 21, 2016
https://t.co/59LDb3rktb
— Kaskade (@kaskade) April 21, 2016
To the man who didn’t need to say a word. The best performer of all time.
Rest easy.
Omg..... RIP Prince.... 😨😔😢
— Demi Lovato (@ddlovato) April 21, 2016
Rest In Paradise Prince and thank you for blessing us all with your work n presence 🙏🏾
— Big Sean (@BigSean) April 21, 2016
I'm shocked to hear that Prince passed at such a young age. Musically, he could do it all: sing, play, arrange and produce. Love & Mercy
— Brian Wilson (@BrianWilsonLive) April 21, 2016
I can't believe he has gone. Thank you for everything Prince. You will always be The Greatest #RIPPrince
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) April 21, 2016
PRINCE . You legend. Rest In Peace
— lily (@lilyallen) April 21, 2016
Thank you God for letting us experience the GREATNESS that is
— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) April 21, 2016
Prince! What a blessing! #RipPrince
Unbelievable just heard about PRINCE. Strength and light to his family/loved ones. One of my favs and a true pioneering artist. RIP brotha.
— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) April 21, 2016
Lots of guitars gently weeping today #Prince #RIP https://t.co/NLi14Hn1NX
— Kevin Bacon (@kevinbacon) April 21, 2016
"Dearly beloved
— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life..."
-Prince
Today is the worst day ever. Prince R.I.P I am crying!
— Boy George (@BoyGeorge) April 21, 2016
😪
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) April 21, 2016
Here's to one of the strongest spirits the world has ever known 🌹 We will miss you forever, Prince. pic.twitter.com/vEGAd0HLxS
— Britney Spears (@britneyspears) April 21, 2016
R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) April 21, 2016
Dam. Peace the Gawd Prince. Real legend. Real skill. Real master in the world of sound. Thank you for the multiple wavvs. #RIPPRINCE
— OMARION (@1Omarion) April 21, 2016
I loved this Man. Too soon. Can't comprehend it but it's unfortunately true. Heaven is yours. RIP #Prince #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/EH8paEvn75
— MC HAMMER (@MCHammer) April 21, 2016
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) April 21, 2016
I remember watching #Prince's Sign of The Times concert on VHS. I would watch it everyday. Fell more in love with @SheilaEdrummer too!
— Michelle Williams (@RealMichelleW) April 21, 2016
When you went to a Prince concert, he had you partying until you couldn't party any more.
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) April 21, 2016
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) April 21, 2016
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) April 21, 2016
Prince's talent was limitless. He was one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years 4/4
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
President Barack Obama took to Facebook to pay his respects to Prince writing, "Few artists have influenced the sound and trajectory of popular music more distinctly, or touched quote so many people with their talent." You can read his ful tribute below.
MTV is currently paying tribute to Prince with a live stream discussion of his impact on music and beyond. You can check that out below.