The world is mourning the loss of Virgil Abloh, after the superstar fashion designer passed at age 41 over the weekend, following a private battle with cancer.

Here’s what people are saying on social media:

Drake:“My plan is to touch the sky 1000 more times for you… love you eternally brother… thank you for everything.”

Pharrell:“My heart is broken. Virgil you were a kind, generous, thoughtful creative genius. Your work as a human and your work as a spiritual being will live forever. Sending love and light to your wife, children, family and day ones. You’re with the Master now, shine.”

Frank Ocean posted a lengthy Instagram Stories message remembering when Virgil started a singalong of “White Ferrari” while DJing, which “Put the battery in [Frank’s] back.”

2 Chainz wrote, “This is our last photo king. This one heavy. It all makes sense now man, you were the nicest person I ever met in this industry, a leader of the culture and architect, and a visionary // You were an ANGEL! I pray for your family and friends, thank you for everything man! Rest in peace”

Quavo wrote, “Keep inspiring me to be more creative bro. You changed the culture of art in all forms. Thank you! Continue to fly high Virg. Today we remember A TRUE CULTURE KING.”

Offset wrote, “Thank you for what you have done for our culture and community as a Black man you changed the game in design and fashion. You believed in our youth, RIP @VirgilAbloh You are the culture.”

Westside Gunn wrote, “I love you bro. I wanna say so much but I don’t think I could right now, I recently showed you this painting I had @ItsMariel paint of you as one of the biggest inspirations ever in my life which is now priceless. People think they know me but they really don’t know this was my [effin] family right here, we grew a beautiful bond I’ll never forgot. A true ICON.”

Fat Joe wrote, “FOR VIRGIL! Recently I was in conversation with Virgil and he expressed great interest in designing a TS Air Force One for the 40th anniversary of the AF1… my response was IT WOULD BE AN HONOR FOR YOU TO MAKE THAT MAGIC HAPPEN! We miss you Virgil what you have done for our culture will never be forgotten, you’re an icon and a genius! My condolences to the Abloh family.”

Metro Boomin wrote, “Today we lost a true Black visionary and world shifter who continuously raised the bar and reminded us that the sky is the limit. I’ve always aspired to do for music what you’ve done for fashion and design by breaking barriers and raising the bar. Your soul may have left this place but your contributions and work will love on forever. Praying for your family and loved ones. You immortal now.”

Cardi B posted on Instagram Stories, “RIP Vrgil Abloh a legend! He made [an] amazing impact in the fashion industry and on the culture. I don’t see anyone ever doing it like him ever again.”

Swizz Beatz wrote, “Today we lost a big disruptor of the ARTS! I’m sending condolences to the family and close friends. This is a big hit to the culture. Rest easy King. You never know what people are dealing with in life this is why we must be respectful and kind to one another. Blessing long live @VirgilAbloh."

21 Savage wrote “Come on Virgil, ain’t no [effing] way dog.”

Soulja Boy tweeted, “RIP Virgil a legend and icon. Life way too short.”

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