When news broke earlier today that famed Chicago footwork artist DJ Rashad had passed away from a drug overdose, fellow DJs took to Twitter to pay tribute to the Windy City trailblazer. DJ Godfather, who was the first to report the tragic news on Twitter, tweeted, “I loved all the music we released over the years. U will be missed!” Collaborator Chance The Rapper also offered his condolences while others like Peanut Butter Wolf and Tittsworth also paid their respects. Here’s a rundown of some of the love that’s being sent Rashad’s way in lieu of his untimely passing at the age of 35.
R.I.P. to my long time friend DJ Rashad. Great friend & producer. I loved all the music we released over the years. U will be missed!
— DJ Godfather (@DJ_Godfather) April 27, 2014
RIP DJ Rashad. http://t.co/n6AhyDMfIn — Peanut Butter Wolf (@pbwolf) April 27, 2014
RIP DJ Rashad and love to all Chicago family #TEKLIFE
— #MDBP2014 (@maddecent) April 27, 2014
Music lost a legend today. And he was my friend. Love you DJ Rashad. RIP — Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) April 27, 2014
DJ Rashad love & condolences from Uhall fam @ U Street Music Hall http://t.co/6Cwbv5z6pU
— TITTSWORTH (@tittsworth) April 27, 2014
So sad to hear these reports that DJ Rashad has died. Amazingly talented and thoroughly nice guy. RIP. Legend.
— ITAL TEK (@italtek) April 27, 2014
RIP DJ RASHAD BROTHER U WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN XX — ONEMAN (@djoneman) April 27, 2014
Such sad news about DJ Rashad’s passing away. Devastating news to hear! RIP
— sinden (@gSINDEN) April 27, 2014
wow RIP @DJRASHAD if this is true so terrible — James Van Der Blake (@djembadjembaa) April 27, 2014
DJ Rashad – Late Late Show Footwork: http://t.co/C91QPzeKjw via @YouTube R.I.P Thanks for the Awesome Muisc! The world Dances with You!
— Da GobliNN (@DaGobliNN) April 27, 2014
What’s up with DJ Rashad??? Can’t be true right?? — ∠∂≠τΔ™ (@LeFtO) April 27, 2014
A gr8 tune 4ever!!! Thx DJ Rashad! http://t.co/p5t52zmiYF
— Marc Romboy (@marcromboy) April 27, 2014
The light that burns twice as bright burns half as long – and you have burned so very, very brightly @DJRASHAD — RIP Rashad (@kodenine) April 27, 2014
you changed us all @DJRASHAD
— RIP Rashad (@kodenine) April 27, 2014
too soon brother, way too soon @DJRASHAD — RIP Rashad (@kodenine) April 27, 2014
Dj rashad was so friendly, humble and unpretentious and had a vibrant energy that rubbed off on everyone around him. This is devastating.
— ✨PICTUREPLANE✌ (@pictureplane) April 27, 2014
https://t.co/IW50Z3Rcnf We lost the most important Producer in Underground Dance music Today. Such a Humble guy as well. Rip @DJRASHAD — Mark Pritchard (@markprtchrd) April 27, 2014
R.I.P dj Rashad,.
— mr. jones (@djmrjones) April 27, 2014
heavy heart, twitter is not the way to memorialize. We should all play loudly his legacy. Goodbye Dj Rashad.
RIP DJ RASHAD. YOU WERE THE INSPIRATION BEHIND SO MANY OF OUR PRODUCTIONS… YOU WILL BE MISSED IN THE CHI & WORLDWIDE. — FLOSSTRADAMUS (@FLOSSTRADAMUS) April 27, 2014
— Daedelus (@daedelus_music) April 27, 2014
RIP DJ Rashad, massively talented and the nicest guy. So shocked and sad rn.
— Optimum (@optimum_beats) April 27, 2014
R.I.P. 2 brother @DJRASHAD | DF — DāM-FЦПK Experience (@DaMFunK) April 27, 2014
You can listen to his last LP, the incredible Double Cup, here. Hopefully the proceeds will continue to his family. http://t.co/wlYa4CfFUm — Alex Smoke (@alexsmoke) April 27, 2014
Shocked to hear about @DJRASHAD very sad day!
— N-Type (@djntype) April 27, 2014
My thoughts go out to his family and friends! A massive talent lost @DJRASHAD R.I.P Out to #TEKLIFE Family! Terrible news! — N-Type (@djntype) April 27, 2014
So sad to hear of DJ Rashad’s passing. A true innovator .
Rashad…. Is that true 🙁
— Paleman (@PalemanUK) April 27, 2014
Sad news … RIP Dj Rashad … — Von D (@Von__D) April 27, 2014
Tragic news about DJ Rashad, a real pioneer. RIP
— DELTΔ HEΔVY (@DeltaHeavyUK) April 27, 2014
pic.twitter.com/IA0WM0oxHc — MODESELEKTOR (@modeselektor) April 27, 2014
Such sad news to hear about Dj Rashad Only 35 years old That’s 2 Djs gone this year, 2 legends in the music industry Thought with his family
— dj phantasy (@djphantasy) April 27, 2014
Very sad ,legendary Dj Rashad you will stay in our heart and your music will live on forever .RIP
— FEADZ (@FEADZofficial) April 27, 2014
Stunned at this loss. My love goes out to #TEKLIFE, @Hyperdub & all my friends who were close with Rashad.
— SŦΔR EҰES (@stareyezzz) April 27, 2014
Just hearing about the passing of DJ Rashad. Very sad news.
— HeavyFeet (@HeavyFeet) April 27, 2014
Love going out to the Teklife family and the family of DJ Rashad. . A true pioneer .
— Jumpin Jack Frost (@djjjfrost) April 27, 2014
Dj Rashad’s light gonna shine forever. #TekLife
— Alexander Nut (@AlexanderNut) April 27, 2014
I cnt remember the last tym i cried but ryt now i cant stop
— RIP DJ RASHAD x (@ScratchaDVA) April 27, 2014
@DeejayEarl_ all day on repeat fam
— ;_; (@xskywlkr) April 27, 2014
RIP DJ RASHAD #TEKLIFE. at a loss for words. thoughts go out to everyone that was affected by this amazing soul in one way or another
— Lil Heski (@heskheskhesk) April 27, 2014
@DJRASHAD love u forever bro
— Ikonika (@ikonika) April 27, 2014
R.I.P. DJ RASHAD https://t.co/sGkD8kfI7N
— Oliver Bondzio (@OliverBondzio) April 27, 2014
@lvis1990 its a tragedy. i hope the best for his fam. TekLIFE
— joe martinez (@joe_gok) April 27, 2014
Horrible news! RIP @DJRASHAD :/
— Bondax (@bondaxuk) April 27, 2014