JAYFORCE

BREAKING: Publicist: Pop music superstar Prince has died at his home in suburban Minneapolis.

— The Associated Press (@AP) April 21, 2016

The Rock Soul R&B Funk Pop music world was rocked to its mantle and core today as news of the passing of a legend spread: The Purple Rocker, Prince, suddenly left this earthly plane today. Details are still being revealed, and we certainly need the time to process the information and our feelings; but we have the gist. We know, sadly, the mourning can begin.

Only now can we truly know what it will be like to hear ‘that’ Prince song/album/collection, knowing that he is no longer with us. At least with Prince… He knew… he HAD to know… that he was and will forever be loved & admired by millions; and acclaimed at every strata of the industry – casual listener to sternest critic. Hit the jump to see sentiments to that effect expressed across the Interwebs honoring and bidding farewell to the 57-year-old Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame performer.

Prince Rogers Nelson of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Born to make music, make a ruckus, and make history. What a life! You did that and lived that, Sire. Thank you blessing and bringing us along all these years. And now Your Royal Badness, rest in peace.

I can’t fucking breathe right now

— Questlove Gomez (@questlove) April 21, 2016

“Paint a perfect picture. Bring to life a vision in one’s mind. The beautiful ones. Always smash the picture. Always every time.” #Prince xo

— Ava DuVernay (@AVAETC) April 21, 2016

As a DJ, This is WHY I play the music I play…because of days like this…to celebrate people while they are HERE. #Prince

— 9th Wonder (@9thwonder) April 21, 2016

Shocked & heartbroken to hear news of death of dear friend, #Prince.Pray for his family&thank God for his legacy. pic.twitter.com/M5qCx9iXkj

— Rev Jesse Jackson Sr (@RevJJackson) April 21, 2016

RIP #Prince — apparently true. Among many other things, one one of the greatest flash guitarists of our time. Reeling…

— Kurt Loder (@kurt_loder) April 21, 2016

Taking off for New York with a heavy heart. I will leave you with this- Prince live from the Capitol Theater, 1982. https://t.co/m9m837OBK0

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) April 21, 2016

4 havin me perfrm 4 ur bday,4 middle of nite jam invites,4 havin me open 4 u&surprising me w/a rendition of No One Else. A TRUE Prince,gone.

— Amel Larrieux (@amellarrieux) April 21, 2016

💔💔💔💔 heartbroken… Just too soon. 💜💜💜💜 pic.twitter.com/GxP4RYYFPB

— Ayesha Curry (@ayeshacurry) April 21, 2016

This is too much death back to back

— Young Guru (@Young_Guru) 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

“Dearly beloved
We are gathered here today
2 get through this thing called Life…”
-Prince

— Lin-Manuel Miranda (@Lin_Manuel) April 21, 2016

If you are coming out to the Lupe concert in Minneapolis tonight…make sure you wear some purple!!!

We gone put on for Prince tonight! ☔️

— Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) April 21, 2016

Will Smith:

President Barack Obama:

Pres. Obama on Prince: “The world lost a creative icon…nobody’s spirit was stronger, bolder, or more creative.” pic.twitter.com/3gznXs4Ktt

— ABC News (@ABC) April 21, 2016