RIP Prince Rogers Nelson: Twitter Tributes
Prince hated the internet, but it is how we collectively share our feelings these days, so I am collecting some Twitter Tributes in one place:
The President and First Lady of the United States
"Nobody's spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative." —The President and First Lady on the passing of @Prince. pic.twitter.com/4XnpGBrxMV
— The First Lady (@FLOTUS) April 21, 2016
Kevin Smith
We lost one of the greatest Artists who ever lived. Prince's music was the soundtrack to my life. RIP, Royal genius. Nothing compared 2 U...
— KevinSmith (@ThatKevinSmith) April 21, 2016
Morris Day
Right now there are no words that can express the feelings we all have for our dear brother Prince... Thank you! https://t.co/Ou3PrL24Xy
— Morris Day (@TheMorrisDay) April 21, 2016
Frank Ocean
Frank Ocean's touching tribute to Prince https://t.co/tHY1HcQwfg pic.twitter.com/SQwIUbXAdK
— Frank Ocean Daily (@TeamFrankDaily) April 21, 2016
Bob Mould
Prince was the brightest star in these Northern skies. Godspeed. https://t.co/Ro958eAgLp
— Bob Mould (@bobmouldmusic) April 21, 2016
Mick Jagger
I am deeply shocked to hear of Prince’s passing. 1/4
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince was a revolutionary artist, a great musician, composer, a wonderful lyricist, a startling guitar player... 2/4
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
...but most importantly, authentic in every way. 3/4
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
Prince's talent was limitless. He was one of the most unique and talented artists of the last 30 years 4/4
— Mick Jagger (@MickJagger) April 21, 2016
HAIM
we've been sitting together all morning trying to put into words what prince meant to us...https://t.co/58uyxFUJRY
— HAIM (@HAIMtheband) April 21, 2016
George Clinton
Prince
— George Clinton (@george_clinton) April 21, 2016
The B-52s
We B-52s all loved #prince ! This is just hard to take in https://t.co/oTcYgkyrhQ
— The B-52s (@TheB52s) April 21, 2016
Alabama Shakes
The world lost another treasure. A huge inspiration for us musicians trying to express our truths. RIP, brother. pic.twitter.com/Q0aDFTvsbY
— Alabama Shakes (@Alabama_Shakes) April 21, 2016
Killer Mike
The Master as left this realm. 😔. #EnergyNeverDies #WeAreLuckyToHaveLivedInHisTimes https://t.co/5Dyc0cMXWY
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) April 21, 2016
El-P
I'm sorry I can not accept that prince has died. I will give the world time to correct its mistake. fuck that.
— el-p (@therealelp) April 21, 2016
Chuck D
Stunned. Just .....
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 21, 2016
I'm a man of words I'm kinda speechless on losing #Prince it's like the Earth is missing a note. Little to say-only thing to do is play ....
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) April 21, 2016
Spike Lee
I Miss My Brother. Prince Was A Funny Cat. Great Sense Of Humor. https://t.co/67umQghtbi
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016
His Purple Badness. LOVE. https://t.co/Ywjd0WUIi7
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016
Sign Of The Times. Hell Yeah, Shit Is Fucked Up Big Time. https://t.co/0RtcfOCVsl
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016
This is the short film my brother Prince asked me to do for his single “Money Don’t Matter 2… https://t.co/5aChbqmKqv
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016
“PRINCE We Love You Shockadelica Joint” A celebration of his life.
— Spike Lee (@SpikeLee) April 21, 2016
We will dance, sing and shout… https://t.co/wn9w0XTjVH
I might add more throughout the day and week, but hopefully, this helps some folks commiserate, again, leave any comments or stories that you want about Prince in the comments (if positive).
