DJ AM was beloved not only by Hollywood, but by the hip-hop community as well. The 36-year-old was one of today’s most in-demand DJs, sharing the stage with everyone from Jay-Z to Eminem to Travis Barker. Some of his famous friends and fans took to Twitter to express their feelings on his sudden passing.
Estelle: “Wow. Dj am. R.I.P. Wow.”
Wale: “somebody tell me this dj am shyt isnt true”
?uestlove: “It’s one thing to lose a teacher I never met. But it’s some other shit to lose a teacher I knew.”
Fat Joe: “R.I.P DJ AM that was my homie real good dude GOD BLESS!!!! My love and prayers go out to his FAMILY”
Sean Kingston: “R.I.P Dj Am he was a great guy man ;(”
Swizz Beatz: “R.I.P to my dude DJ AM wowwwwwwww I’m sick rite now!”
Omarion: “rip dj am im sure he spun one of my rekords”
Diddy: “DJ AM Rest In Peace…”
John Mayer: “I really want to use words right now but I can’t get em. F**k. We’re supposed to lose our friends to time, at an age when we’re ready to agree to the terms of having lived a long life. Not now.”
Jermaine Dupri: “RIP MY MAN DJ AM I CANT BELIEVE THIS”
Solange: “:;;(;;;;((((( D.J. AM Thoughts and Strength goes out to friends and family….I hope people don’t taint his legacy…..because there isn’t any concrete proof yet. That guy was a walking miracle.”
Kid Cudi: “i dont even kno wut to say right now. a true talent and supporter of mine since day 1. RIP to the big homie forever, DJ AM”
Melody Thornton: “The last time I saw A.M. was at a Jayz concert this 4th of July then at Rain in vegas, he was always the same person such a nice guy. R.I.P”
Aubrey O’Day: “RIP DJAM, life can be so short I hope you all spend your days feeling blessed and positive! xoxo. love you guys!”
DJ A-Trak: “AM opened the doors for a LOT of dudes. He was a survivor even before the crash. My birthday brother. He will be immensely missed.”
Kid Sister: “Yes, rip am. He was a sweet+ extremely talented man+ an honorary member of our little musical family. We’ll miss him more than words can say”
Ciara: “i had the opportunity to meet DJ am once, briefly,and i just want to take this moment to say RIP Dj am. sending my condolences to the family”
T-Pain: “RIP DJ AM another talented young artist leaves too soon”
Cassie: “In shock about AM, he was really a great person. My love and prayers go out to his family and friends. RIP.”
Lil Jon: “RIP AM! DAMN!”