The world is reeling from the sudden loss of the legendary Kobe Bryant.
The 41-year-old basketball great died Sunday after a helicopter crash. His 13-year-old daughter was also on board. In the hours since his death, several stars have paid tribute via social media, while others are simply in shock and disbelief.
Here's what people are saying:
Lil Wayne:"We lost a king."
Cardi B: "[Effin] terrible."
A$AP Rocky: "RIP KOBE , SO SAD , SUCH A SAD DAY N SAD NEWS , WE LOVE U."
Meek Mill: "Kobe this cant be real."
Khalid: "RIP Kobe. This is heartbreaking unbelievable."
Freddie Gibbs: "Na not Kobe."
Gucci Mane: "Rest In Peace Kobe! My heart broke."
Swae Lee: "We’re never ready for this type of news RIP Kobe Bryant."
Wyclef Jean: "A true gladiator in our life time. You will be forever embedded in our memories, our childrens memories, and generations to come."
Ciara: "This news is heartbreaking. I am lost for words. Praying for Vanessa and the Bryant family at this sad and difficult time. Rest In Paradise Young Legend. Heaven has gained another angel."
John Legend: "I'm so sad and stunned right now. In Staples Arena, where Kobe created so many memories for all of us, preparing to pay tribute to another brilliant man we lost too soon, Nipsey Hussle. Life can be so brutal and senseless sometimes. Hold on to your loved ones. We miss you, Kobe."
Ice Cube: "I can’t believe that my hero and friend is gone too soon. I’m numb."
Pharrell:"The world lost a giant today Rest In Peace Kobe Bryant. Also praying for the other passengers that we lost and their families."