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.
Damn Prince.
Smokin and watchin Purple Rain for ya.
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???
i promise this was the greatest moment of my entire life. i wish i could relive it everyday. pic.twitter.com/i7oax7tLYr
No!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
Listen to tangerine by Prince or his cover of A case of you
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
😔😔😔😔😔
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
RIP PRINCE, 1ST PRINCE OF MINNESOTA, LEGEND & INSPIRATION, THX FOR LETTING US CHILL AT PAISLEY PARK 💜🙏🏾🌲 YOU WILL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED.
Damn just hearing about Prince. This really fuckin sucks.
Say it isn't so. pic.twitter.com/xdY0bYDtSO
R.I.P PRINCE, another icon gone to soon
PRINCE passed away???! WTF??!!!
Damn. RIP to a true legend. The world won't be the same without Prince's crazy ass.
☔️☔️☂☂☂☔️
4ever
Genius, legend, inspiration, friend.
The world will miss you.
I'll never get over it. pic.twitter.com/RXIZdfGNPw
#RIPPrince another legend taken from us far too soon. pic.twitter.com/RigQajGSfg
One of the greatest https://t.co/Nk3QVVBPbt
R.i.p Prince
Oh my god I can’t believe that Prince has died…he was a great great talent…RIP
RIP #Prince.. We've lost a real legend today 😔 pic.twitter.com/cQrmMIeFEf
PRINCE, sad to say, has passed on!!! He was a Giant. My deep condolences go out to his family, friends and fans.
And just like that...the world lost a lot of magic ✨ Rest in peace Prince! Thanks for giving us so much...
Not Prince man
Prince....there's no way
The Prince of the universe. Thank you for blessing and inspiring us all. We love you.
The people's Prince. Love you so much. You changed my life. We are heartbroken today.
RIP to a real legend, PRINCE. Definitely one of my favorites of all time... Tonight I'm gonna party like it's 1999.
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
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
Prince R.I.P. Can't stop crying. This year has been too much. https://t.co/A1Qhi1pPs5
Rest in power, Prince.
https://t.co/59LDb3rktb
To the man who didn’t need to say a word. The best performer of all time.
Rest easy.
Omg..... RIP Prince.... 😨😔😢
Rest In Paradise Prince and thank you for blessing us all with your work n presence 🙏🏾
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
I can't believe he has gone. Thank you for everything Prince. You will always be The Greatest #RIPPrince
PRINCE . You legend. Rest In Peace
Thank you God for letting us experience the GREATNESS that is
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.
"Dearly beloved
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!
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Here's to one of the strongest spirits the world has ever known 🌹 We will miss you forever, Prince. pic.twitter.com/vEGAd0HLxS
R. I. P to the King Prince thank u for inspiring me to be a Musician First and using this tool to heal people
Dam. Peace the Gawd Prince. Real legend. Real skill. Real master in the world of sound. Thank you for the multiple wavvs. #RIPPRINCE
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
I'm sorry I can not accept that prince has died. I will give the world time to correct its mistake. fuck that.
I remember watching #Prince's Sign of The Times concert on VHS. I would watch it everyday. Fell more in love with @SheilaEdrummer too!
When you went to a Prince concert, he had you partying until you couldn't party any more.
This is what it sounds like when doves cry.. Prince R.I.P.
Condolences to his family & 2 us all
Prince's talent was limitless. He was one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years 4/4
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.
