Hip-hop took a moment of silence to remember Nate Dogg following the sudden news of his passing. Twitter timelines were filled with condolences, prayers, cherished memories, and lyrics from the West Coast pioneer. Everyone from his childhood friend Snoop Dogg to his “21 Questions” collaborator 50 Cent to Drake and Trey Songz paid their respects to the fallen G-Funk legend. Read through their heartfelt messages below.

Snoop Dogg: “We lost a true legend n hip hop n rnb. One of my best friends n a brother to me since 1986 when I was a sophomore at poly high where we met. I love u buddy luv. U will always b wit me 4ever n a day u put the g n g funk u put the 1 n 213 n u put yo stamp on evrybdy u ever didit wit I miss u cuzz I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan. all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!! RIP NATE DOGG.”

50 Cent: “I just landed nate dog is dead damn. GOD BLESS HIM R.I.P he meant a lot to west coast hiphop. Iv always been a fan of it.”

Daz Dillinger: “R.I.P. TO MY HOMEBOY NATE DOGG DPGC DOGG POUND GANGSTA 4 LIFE”

Monica: “2 The late Nate Dogg’s Family Know The Lord is close 2 the brokenhearted & saves those who are crushed in spirit Psalm 34:18….Stay Strong”

Nas: “R.I.P. Nate Dogg!”

Nelly: “Blessings go out to the family of ‘NATHANIEL HALE’ aka ‘NATE DOGG’ may he R.I.P! A true PIONEER N ORIGINAL talent! ‘REGULATERS’ MOUNT UP!!”

Ludacris: “There is a certain void in hip hop’s heart that can never be filled.Glad we got to make history together.”

Erykah Badu: “Nate Dogg… freshness period. rest in beats.”

Game: “R.I.P. Nate Dogg. Why does it take Death to remind us about the importance of life ??? Cherish every moment cuz tomorrow he mite call your #. I lost a friend. Been here before. Tears. Memories. One day someone will lose “US” as well. LIVING until that day comes is our only option.”

Jermaine Dupri: “I dedicate my set tonight, to one of the most creative, HipHop has ever seen Nate do double g,RIP homie”

Wiz Khalifa: “r.i.p nate dogg”

Drake: “It’s easy to love me now. RIP Nate Dogg.”

Sean Kingston: “Wowowowow life is short man… R.I.P to the legend nate dogg wow man this is crazzy ;(”

Kim Kardashian: “RIP Nate Dogg…West Coast LEGEND! My fav songs are-‘Ain’t no fun if the homies can’t have none’ and ‘Regulator’!!!!”

Rick Ross: “smoking one for tha homies #rip #pnut #nate”

Melody Thornton: “Wow… Nate Dogg R.I.P. U will be missed. I used 2 love the song ‘Regulate’ cuz they said ‘chords, strings we brings MELODY’ very sad day! R.I.P. Nate Dogg a mil thx 4 the grt music!”

Cassie: “RIP Nate Dogg”

LeToya Luckett: “Jus landed in LALA land & found out Nate Dogg died! #sad #R.I.PNateDogg”

Bow Wow: “RIP Nate Dogg. I had the pleasure to be around him in my younger days when i was running with Snoop & The Dogg Pound in 93 #WestcoastLegend”

?uestlove: “Damnit! not Nate Dogg! very rare to find an effective CONTROLLED non show off singer in rnb (or whatever its called) Nate was a rare dude.”

Trey Songz: “RIP Nate Dogg – much love! If you had Nate on ya hook it was certified g shit”

Fat Joe: “Rest in Peace Nate Dogg We’ll Always Love You!!!!!”

Nipsey Hussle: “Rollin one up for Nate Dogg…..R.I.P big hommie TMC!”

DJ Jazzy Jeff: “RIP Nate Dogg…we will miss u my brotha!#smoketreeseveryday”

Soopafly: “Thank u to my homeboy Nathaniel hale. Always stood up for me when it really counted. He made me walk thru my fire. Made me stronger…. Never said thanx for stayin down when we shoulda ran. Took some lumps but u stayed wit me. Only u know wut I’m talkin bout. Thanx my nigga!! Nate used ta get mad at me cuz I used ta be embarrassed to sing. Thought it was soft. Dam near singin on every song I’m on now. My nigga”

Jermaine Dupri: “RIP Nate dogg, this is fucking terrible!! my prayers go out to the Pound and his family”

Ciara: “R.I.P Nate Dogg”

Teyana Taylor: “omfgggggg smhhh R.I.P Nate Dogg… :(”

Lil Jon: “#RIpNATEDOGG”

Aubrey O’Day: “RIP Nate Dogg… West Coast rap won’t be the same!”

Big Sean: “RIP to 1 of my favorite artist of all time! Nate Dogg..wish we could of made a classic! Sad day in music”