The news of Adam Yauch’s death was a tragic shock for many people. Many celebs took to their Twitter accounts after the news broke to tweet their reactions and condolences to him and his family. Hip hop legends such as Rev Run, Snoop Dogg, Bizz Markie, Bun B, Big Daddy Kane, Russell Simmons and more all spoke out about MCA’s death. Read their tweets below.
Rev Run: R I P Adam… I’m devastated. Praying for Adam Yauch’s family from the legendary Beastie Boys. Youll be missed!
Q-Tip: RIP yauch and thank u mike and adam n adam 4 all of your help, the tours, the bball games, n great times. a humanitarian a tru friend
Justin Timberlake: Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch’s passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA
Russell Simmons: I was always inspired by his work. He will be missed by all of us.
DJ Jazzy Jeff: RIP Adam (MCA) of The Beastie Boys. This is happening wayy too much.
Boy George: Such sad news about Beastie Boy Adam Yauch. A fellow Buddhist and part of hip hop history!! R.I.P!
Jazze Pha: Adam Yauch aka MC. A Of the Beastie Boys Died?… He was My Favorite!!!
Estelle: RIP Adam Yauch of the LEGENDARY Beastie Boys … damn.
Asher Roth: RIP MCA
Big Daddy Kane: Rest in peace MCA of the Beastie Boys. A pioneer, legend & OG that will be missed.
will.i.am: #restinpeaceMCA 1 of my favorite hiphop groups…hiphop raised a lot of us & now we have to wake up because are hero’s are dying too younge
Travis Barker: Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best
OneRepublic: R.I.P Adam MCA. Beastie Boys remain untouchable
Snoop Dogg: RIP MCA U are a Legend and a pioneer. #BeastieBoys4life
Common: God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP
Rob Thomas: holy shit. R.I.P. ADAM YAUCH. MCA, you will be missed.
DJ Drama: Sad news… RIP MCA of the Beastie Boys… We just lost another member of hiphop royalty
Benji Madden: This news hits hard. The Beastie Boys are 1of the reasons I do music&MCA was the captain. Thanx for everythin MCA. Rest in Peace #RIPMCA
Bun B: Salute to the OG.
Biz Markie: A VERY SPECIAL R.I.P. TO ADAM YAUCH FROM THE BEASTIE BOYS MY BROTHER YOU ARE GONNA BE TRULY MISSED MY HEART IS HEAVY…..
Linkin Park: We’re sad to learn about the death of MCA. Our condolences to the Beastie Boys and Adam’s family.
Childish Gambino: Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I’ve ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA.
