Tributes pour in for Mobb Deep’s Prodigy

Yesterday, it was announced that Prodigy of pioneering New York duo Mobb Deep has passed away aged 42.

Tributes have poured in for the rapper from a number of figures in the hip-hop community and beyond, including Prodigy’s Mobb Deep partner Havoc. Check out a selection of posts below.

Forever

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3 months ago I've had the pleasure of having #Prodigy of #MobbDeep pay a visit to #QuestloveSupreme. It was a 3 hour interview. He was promoting his new book (written w my fav l boog sparring partner @Kathy3000) & solo project. I didn't know what to expect because I never knew him or his story in depth. I knew him as an Ill MC w the menacing deadpan delivery. But besides the pound ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿพ & "whusup?" We pretty much kept it moving. I was so floored at him revealing his entire life story. We had so much in common it's a wonder it took THIS long for us to realize it: he too was raised in a musical family lineage full of struggle and fight grasping for respect and a seat at the table. This is probably the most honest jaw dropping interview we've ever done. Thank you for sharing your gifts w us P. Follow @QLS & click the link. Go to "episodes" in Questlove Supreme & click "Prodigy".

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Damn ๐Ÿ˜ข RIP

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๐Ÿ˜ข ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฟ #prodigy #RhymeInPeace

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