Just hours after we learned of the death of 20-year-old Pop Smoke, tributes are pouring in on social media from the likes of Nicki Minaj,Chance the Rapper and 50 Cent.
Republic Records issued a statement: “We are devastated by the unexpected and tragic loss of Pop Smoke… Our prayers and thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans as we mourn this loss together."
- Chance the Rapper:“Rest Up Pop Smoke, you were too young. God Bless and comfort your family. What a crazy trajectory you were on man smh”
- Kehlani:“Rest up Pop Smoke!! 20 years old, Hella sweet FREAKISHLY talented. [Stuff is] sick out here. Prayers to his family forreal”
- Questlove:“Rest in power.”
- Freddie Gibbs:“We was in the lab last night comparing Pop Smoke to 50 when he came out.”
- Bas:“Damn this so…wack. You made the whole city proud. RIP Pop Smoke’
- Joell Ortiz:“Sad man. Just sad.. RIP Pop Smoke”
- Young M.A:“Lost for words right now! Smh Brooklyn King! Rest up! this right here hit home!”
- Talib Kweli:“Damn. The future was bright for Pop Smoke. This is tragic. Brooklyn is in mourning right now”
- Snoop Dogg:“R. I. P. Lil homie. Damn I’m hurt all ova again. Gone2soon.”
- Juicy J: "R.I.P. POP SMOKE."
- Dreezy: "Mann Rest Up to Pop Smoke. Jealousy is at a all time high."
- Lil Durk: "Texting me worried I love you for that !!!!!!! But RIP Pop Smoke."
- Lupe Fiasco: "I was just thinking yesterday that Pop Smoke was like the new 50. The voice the wit with a new energy. I started to follow his career and dig a little into his discography recently And I had “Baby” in his voice stuck in my head for like a week. May God have mercy on you & yours."
- Angela Yee: "Prayers for Pop Smoke's family and friends."