After thrilling, inspiring, and influencing music throughout the duration of a legendary career, Prince passed away on Thursday (Apr. 21). The iconic singer’s memory, however, lives on as fans, celebrities, and fellow musicians, mourn his loss while remembering his lasting impact.
Some of the artists he influenced including The Weeknd, Questlove, Katy Perry, Monica, Missy Elliott, and Jill Scott shared their sadness online shortly after Prince’s death was confirmed by multiple sources. Some responded with disbelief upon hearing the news.
“PRINCE??!!!!?!!?!!!!!!” asked JoJo in a tweet. “Prince….there’s no way,” added Zendaya. “Numb. Stunned. This can’t be real,” said Justin Timberlake.
Rita Ora recalled dancing and laughing with her “dear kind friend,” while Chance the Rapper shared advice for those who may not be familiar with Prince’s discography.
The tributes and condolences kept pouring in Thursday, including posts by Jennifer Lopez, Ariana Grande, Ne-Yo, and Dawn Richard. See the outpouring of love for the Purple One below.
https://twitter.com/MissyElliott/status/723208666300702723
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) 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
Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U
— jlo (@JLo) April 21, 2016
R.I.P. PRINCE :Pop life, what's the matter with your clothes, pop life, did you put it all in your nose. pic.twitter.com/zXVCssd217
— 50cent (@50cent) April 21, 2016
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) April 21, 2016
I just wanna wake up from this nightmare. 57? No. Oh my Lord. NO!!!!!!!!!!!! Prince Rodgers Nelson was here and he showed OUT!!!!!!
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) 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
https://twitter.com/NeYoCompound/status/723199746551078912
https://twitter.com/ArianaGrande/status/723212107366326272
https://twitter.com/trvisXX/status/723198461387128833
I Lost a Father Today, We Lost a Father Today! I have nothing to say, Your music speaks for… https://t.co/NIJ4u24Xp1
— MUSIC ICON THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/DaveNavarro/status/723201835889221632
Yo not prince. he's my number one man. Nah
— DAWN (@DawnRichard) April 21, 2016
Listen to tangerine by Prince or his cover of A case of you
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/EstelleDarlings/status/723210418899017730
https://twitter.com/iamjojo/status/723199772560003072
Prince….there's no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) April 21, 2016
Long Live The King.
— Dr. Love (@questlove) April 21, 2016
I can't fucking breathe right now
— Dr. Love (@questlove) April 21, 2016
Real tears
— Jazmine Sullivan (@jsullivanmusic) April 21, 2016
Damn rip the legend Prince ☔️☔️ pic.twitter.com/dbRvAVz0qL
— T-Raww (@Tyga) April 21, 2016
I am praying for the family of, every loved one of, artist touched & musician influenced and… https://t.co/LDrZGjYcX4
— Monica (@MonicaDenise) April 21, 2016
The Artist. #RIP Rest in Power https://t.co/lCkKMUo1NX
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/JheneAiko/status/723199634303119360
https://twitter.com/NeYoCompound/status/723199746551078912
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/Tip/status/723201002371985408
I quit… https://t.co/rOgoFjkd4H
— Young Thug ひ (@youngthug) April 21, 2016
https://twitter.com/MelanieFiona/status/723201985588137985
Dam. Peace the Gawd Prince. Real legend. Real skill. Real master in the world of sound. Thank you for the multiple wavvs. #RIPPRINCE
— OMARION (@Omarion) April 21, 2016
Rest in peace to one of my favorite artists of all time. Haven't loved an artist as long or as… https://t.co/U7rCuNk95N
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) April 21, 2016
