Justin Timberlake, Questlove, The Weeknd, and More React to Prince's Death

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

 

☔️ RIP Prince 💔

A photo posted by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) on Apr 21, 2016 at 12:48pm PDT

No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) April 21, 2016

Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016

 

It was Raspberry Beret. I was 4 years old. Yes, 4. I remember that I instantly loved it. "Mommy, who is that singing?" Seems weird but it's true. More than a "once in a lifetime" artist... Just a ONCE IN FOREVER ARTIST. I'm still in shock as I write this and I feel this overwhelming grief. But, we should all turn away from that and HONOR this musician that changed all of our lives, our perspectives, our feeling, our whole being. From another planet? Probably. Royalty, for sure. Us worthy..? Laughable. They say don't meet your idols... That they let you down. But, some of my greatest, funniest (yes, he was hilarious), and most prolific encounters and conversations about music came from the moments that I spent with him. It would be silly to say that he has inspired our music... It's beyond that. He's somewhere within every song I've ever written. I am sad, but I will smile when I think of every second that I had the fortune of being in his company. We have lost our greatest living musician. But his music will never die. Prince, NOTHING COMPARES... #RIPPrince

A photo posted by Justin Timberlake (@justintimberlake) on Apr 21, 2016 at 11:04am PDT

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

 

Wow!!! I can't even believe this!!! 💔💔 I will never forget this day that you came on the iheart stage and blessed with this performance and I will never forget your many inspiring and helpful conservations. I love you. You will be sorely missed. 😔😔 #RIPPRINCE

A photo posted by Mary J Blige (@therealmaryjblige) on Apr 21, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

😔😔😔😔😔

In Minneapolis right now...and it's raining...

Prince...😔😔😔😔😔

— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) 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

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

☔️☔️☂☂☂☔️
4ever

— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) 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

 

My musical brother... My friend... The one who showed me the possibilities within myself, changed everything, and kept his integrity until the end, is gone. I am heartbroken.

A photo posted by Lenny Kravitz (@lennykravitz) on Apr 21, 2016 at 10:52am PDT

#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
To the man who didn’t need to say a word. The best performer of all time.
Rest easy.

— Kaskade (@kaskade) April 21, 2016

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
Prince! What a blessing! #RipPrince

— KELENDRIA ROWLAND (@KELLYROWLAND) April 21, 2016

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
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life..."
-Prince

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016

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.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all

— Whoopi Goldberg (@WhoopiGoldberg) April 21, 2016

Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U

— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) April 21, 2016

❤️ pic.twitter.com/8d3qysex8F

— 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.