The news of Lil Peep's death has sent a shockwave through the music world. The 21-year-old's death was confirmed in the early hours of Thursday. He had played a live show in Tucson just hours previous.
Rappers, collaborators, and fans all posted their tributes to Peep on social media. Among them was Makonnen, a friend of Peep's. He wrote:
💔💔I’m never gonna be ok. I’ll always love u, we became best friends and made some of the best music I have ever been apart of. I’m gonna miss u forever “Little”. Always in my heart and soul. Thank u for being my real friend.🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤🖤 pic.twitter.com/E1DhI2Fqlu
— Master Magician (@iLoveMakonnen5D) November 16, 2017
Read on for a selection of messages from the music world.
R.I.P Lil Peep Dawg
— king of the youth (@lilyachty) November 16, 2017
💔💔💔 pic.twitter.com/9Njn8TApg4
— #cashcarti #playboi (@playboicarti) November 16, 2017
RIP Peep
— Metro Boomin (@MetroBoomin) November 16, 2017
I remember Lil peep telling me he is against the sexual abuse of women and people in the music industry... I will continue to push his vision thank you - Lil B
— Lil B THE BASEDGOD (@LILBTHEBASEDGOD) November 16, 2017
in the short time that i knew you, you were a great friend to me and a great person. your music changed the world and it'll never be the same. i love you bud. forever pic.twitter.com/tpbxpkf4f4
— Beerbongs & Bentleys (@PostMalone) November 16, 2017
lil peep passing is such a tragedy. i remember hearing him for the first time and being so enthralled. love to all his family, friends and fans. we have lost something special. R.I.P.
— CHARLI XCX (@charli_xcx) November 16, 2017
Seeing the news of Lil Peep is so desperately sad
— Sam Smith (@samsmithworld) November 16, 2017
So young. So sad. RIP @Lilpeep
— Zane Lowe (@zanelowe) November 16, 2017
tragic about Lil Peep. 1st time i saw this vid, I got chills. + flashes of what the future of gtr music might b https://t.co/w0XyM3HjuW via
— Mark Ronson (@MarkRonson) November 16, 2017
rip lil peep 😞
— father (@father) November 16, 2017
I cant even believe this. We were just talking last week about working on a song together and now you’re gone. You will be missed, R.I.P. @Lilpeep 😪 pic.twitter.com/GQRJe8Vck0
— marshmello (@marshmellomusic) November 16, 2017
Lil Peep forever❤️ pic.twitter.com/Yng5ABM0UL
— pw (@petewentz) November 16, 2017
RIP LIL PEEP 💔
— Travis Barker (@travisbarker) November 16, 2017
Damn who would of thought the first time I️ met you would be the last time rest in paradise @Lilpeep
— ZELTRON 6 BILLION (@denzelcurry) November 16, 2017
Lil peep wtfffffffffff bro I'm sick❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
— Ty Dolla $ign (@tydollasign) November 16, 2017
🖤sending my love to lil peep’s family and everyone in the gothboiclique
— ALICE GLASS (@ALICEGLASS) November 16, 2017
peep had so much more to do man he was constantly inspiring me. I dont feel good man
— diplo (@diplo) November 16, 2017