A ton of celebrities and fans worldwide are reacting to the untimely death of music icon Prince.
The pop legend died on Thursday (April 21) at his home in Paisley Park Minnesota from an undisclosed illness.
Celebrities across music and film all paid their tribute to the late singer on social media, including President Obama, Beyonce, Justin Timberlake, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne and more.
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
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
My musical brother… My friend… The one who showed me the possibilities within myself,… https://t.co/UumElgEgFg
— Lenny Kravitz (@LennyKravitz) 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
I'm Crushed!! UK news reporting Prince Is Dead?! For Real?! Massive Loss for us all! What a Genius! Speechless.
— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) 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
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
RIP to @prince…a true artist in every sense of the word. Gone way too soon.
— Quincy Jones (@QuincyDJones) April 21, 2016
Shocked and soooo sad!! #RIP PRINCE #music #legend #gonetoosoon pic.twitter.com/KlEBPPl40U
— Jennifer Lopez (@JLo) 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
— Rita Ora (@RitaOra) 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
Not Prince ?
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) 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
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
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
an artist who showed true creative freedom and challenged all barriers. rip, beautiful. https://t.co/ewwoACle5Y
— Ariana Grande (@ArianaGrande) April 21, 2016
Prince….there's no way
— Zendaya (@Zendaya) 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 (@MonicaBrown) April 21, 2016
The Artist. #RIP Rest in Power https://t.co/lCkKMUo1NX
— Nick Cannon (@NickCannon) April 21, 2016
Not Prince ?
— NE-YO (@NeYoCompound) April 21, 2016
Numb. Stunned. This can't be real.
— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) April 21, 2016
I quit… https://t.co/rOgoFjkd4H
— Young Thug ? (@youngthug) April 21, 2016
Purple will always be my favourite colour. ?? Your passion power and presence will be missed.… https://t.co/GuVTt0i4uf
— Melanie Fiona ? (@MelanieFiona) 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
