Nelson Mandela’s legacy has touched the lives of individuals around the world. The anti-apartheid activist died on Dec. 5 at the age of 95.
Several members of the hip-hop community paid homage to the fallen leader on Twitter.
Here are the reactions from Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Rick Ross, 2 Chainz and other prominent rappers.
Advising all my young ones that follow me to research a small piece of Nelson Mandela Life. That’s how you pay your respect…… GO!
— Kendrick Lamar (@kendricklamar) December 5, 2013
RIP NELSON MANDELA
— Mastermind (@rickyrozay) December 5, 2013
Thank you Nelson Mandela. All the best on your transition.
— Nasir Jones (@Nas) December 5, 2013
“Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father,” Zuma says. #Mandela. https://t.co/GSmAhbOVeR
— CNN Breaking News (@cnnbrk) December 5, 2013
#RIP Nelson Mandela https://t.co/4NLdVHsdbP
— Big Sean (@BigSean) December 5, 2013
“I am your servant. I don’t come to you as a leader.” (Nelson Mandela) #ripmadiba
— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) December 6, 2013