Prince’s death has triggered an outpouring of tributes from artists spanning all genres and generations.
Questlove, Just Blaze, Missy Elliott, Brian Wilson, Erykah Badu, Carl Craig and Rev. Al Sharpton are among the countless fans responding to his death at just 57. We’ll keep updating as more tributes come in.
Read Andrew Friedman’s tribute to the baddest motherfucker on the planet.
Still reeling? Us too. Take comfort in these unbeatable, lesser known Prince gems.
My heart is broken. There are no words.
I love you!— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) April 21, 2016
The I-35W Bridge in Minnesota will be lit in purple tonight in honor of Prince. https://t.co/FOJuBzL6o3 pic.twitter.com/gqeOFcz5bg
— Nightline (@Nightline) April 21, 2016
Kate Bush wrote a tribute to Prince on her website, calling him “an inspiration” and “a man in complete control of his work from writer and musician to producer and director.”
Has anybody seen my childhood? RIP Prince and Vanity. #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/ybaAsCYlPT
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 21, 2016
I can’t fucking breathe right now
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016
Long Live The King.
— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 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) April 21, 2016
“And blow me down, he was a fan of our band! Yes, he loved us and boy we loved him. It’s almost surreal to imagine him listening to Blue Bell Knoll and Heaven Or Las Vegas,” writes Cocteau Twins’ Simon Raymonde in a tribute to Prince on Facebook.
I CANNOT ,CANNOT BELIEVE IT ,, #worldsfellapart…#RIP #PRINCE .. another ,then another,then another. #sadness
— THE ALCHEMIST (@MRGOLDIE) 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
Our generation has so much to learn still from his relentless & extreme perfectionism, his perfect & relentless extremity
— Caroline Polachek (@carolineplz) April 21, 2016
Numb, full of pain for his royal badness has been snatched from us today . #ripprince
— Courtney Love Cobain (@Courtney) April 21, 2016
He Changed The World!! A True Visionary. What a loss. I’m Devastated. This is Not A Love Song.
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I am so saddened to hear of Prince’s passing. Prince was a revolutionary artist, a wonderful musician and composer. 1/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince was an original lyricist and a startling guitar player. His talent was limitless. 2/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince was one of the most unique and exciting artists of the last 30 years. 3/3
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
God bless this creative giant. Thanks Prince. Love X Paul
— Paul McCartney (@PaulMcCartney) April 21, 2016
Boys 4 Life… Ain’t nobody bad like Prince! https://t.co/ZdtMXE8pPU
— Morris Day (@TheMorrisDay) 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
‘And if the elevator tries to bring you down
Go crazy… Punch a higher floor’
RIP Prince pic.twitter.com/Ya7Ej5QOHk
— erol alkan (@erolalkan) April 21, 2016
In my lifetime, there’s never been an artist like Prince: so fearless, so uncompromising, so devoted to his music. This loss is incaculable
— The Mountain Goats (@mountain_goats) April 21, 2016
Genuinely shocked, saddened by the loss of talent unparalleled. Let his musical gifts heal us all today and forever. Thank you Prince
— DJ Shadow (@djshadow) April 21, 2016
I CANNOT ,CANNOT BELIEVE IT ,, #worldsfellapart…#RIP #PRINCE .. another ,then another,then another. #sadness
— THE ALCHEMIST (@MRGOLDIE) April 21, 2016
“The key to longevity is to learn every aspect of music you can.” -Prince
Legends never die. RIP, sweet #Prince. pic.twitter.com/rnl6qi1hTJ— Moog Music Inc. (@moogmusicinc) April 21, 2016
An true musical genius, he was a sincere humanitarian . He would call me to get money quietly to families of victims including Trayvon’s
— Reverend Al Sharpton (@TheRevAl) April 21, 2016
It makes me shiver when I think of all the people who might not have found the bravery to make art if it weren’t for Prince and Bowie. 😓
— Neko Cock of Mons (@NekoCase) 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
Just sat in bathroom and cried like a baby.
— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) April 21, 2016
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
— ErykahBadoula (@fatbellybella) April 21, 2016
Went to so many of his fab secret shows always on too late always very long but always too thrilling to be tired.. #Prince
— Marc Almond (@MarcAlmond) April 21, 2016
sometimes it snows in april.
— el-p (@therealelp) April 21, 2016
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Rest in Peace Prince 🙏🏿
— Eric B and Rakim™ (@EricBandRakim) April 21, 2016
I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor.
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all the aliens are going back home this year
— Dark Entries Records (@darkentriesrecs) April 21, 2016
My friend is gone…This is what it sounds like, when doves cry. He was my
dove…Stevie Nicks— Stevie Nicks (@StevieNicks) April 21, 2016
Prince made songs that moved my body and soul. He wrote Adore one of my favorite love songs ever. His music is timeless…this is a sad day
— Ka (@BrownsvilleKa) 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
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IN HONOR OF THE BEAUTIFUL ONE • #PRINCE • NOTHING COMPARES 2 U • 1958-2016 pic.twitter.com/utJvwpbryN
— Apollo Theater (@ApolloTheater) April 21, 2016
One of the greatest Super Bowl Halftime performances of all-time. #RIPPrince https://t.co/B6aHzYUCoG
— NFL (@NFL) April 21, 2016
Sad to hear of the passing of a true icon. One of the very best in all of entertainment. #RIPPrince ☔️ pic.twitter.com/2IpJ3h0ueJ
— GoldenStateWarriors (@warriors) April 21, 2016
Raspberry Beret on repeat all day. RIP to the Legend Prince!!
— klay thompson (@KlayThompson) April 21, 2016
RIP Prince! Had the pleasure of seeing him in concert last month in Oakland. One of the best shows I’ve ever seen!!! Rest up legend!! WOW!!
— Draymond Green (@Money23Green) April 21, 2016
A purple nebula, in honor of Prince, who passed away today. https://t.co/7buFWWExMw pic.twitter.com/ONQDwSQwVa
— NASA (@NASA) 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
Al Franken remembers Prince on Senate Floor: “To say he’ll be missed is an understatement.” https://t.co/pcnJd7peHrhttps://t.co/QB5JPycYgN
— ABC News (@ABC) April 22, 2016
Gorgeous rainbow over Paisley Park right now. Purple rain indeed. #RIPPrince pic.twitter.com/Fu7qbwxVYL
— Blake McCoy (@BlakeNBC) April 21, 2016
Snapchat mourns #Prince with a literal ‘Purple Rain’ filter https://t.co/z1PslLh9E0 pic.twitter.com/OV5zjGAYD0
— The Next Web (@TheNextWeb) April 22, 2016
Frank Ocean writes on Tumblr: “I’m not even gonna say rest in peace because it’s bigger than death… I know of who affected many in a way that will outrun oblivion for a long while. I’m proud to be a prince fan(stan) for life.” Read his whole statement.