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, Alicia Keys, 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.
Prince was a gift and a genius. He showed us that we have no limits. His music left me forever changed. ❤ https://t.co/AbZc3AGxny
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) 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
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
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
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
Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U
— Jennifer Lopez (@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
Not Prince ????
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) April 21, 2016
☔️☔️☂☂☂☔️
4ever— TRAVIS SCOTT (@trvisXX) April 21, 2016
I Lost a Father Today, We Lost a Father Today! I have nothing to say, Your music speaks for… https://t.co/NIJ4u24Xp1
— THE-DREAM (@TheKingDream) April 21, 2016
The Artist. #RIP Rest in Power https://t.co/lCkKMUo1NX
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) April 21, 2016
Prince, NOTHING COMPARES… #RIPPrince… https://t.co/KAserIRfgD pic.twitter.com/6qyF7VqNtV
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
RIP OG ????!!!!! pic.twitter.com/7BtzSJgCRo
— T.I. (@Tip) April 21, 2016
