Gorillaz Pay Tribute to MF Doom After ‘November Has Come' Collaborator's Death
The Gorillaz paid tribute to the late rapper MF Doom with a clip from their music video for [...]
The Gorillaz paid tribute to the late rapper MF Doom with a clip from their music video for "November Has Come," one of the artists' collaborations. MF Doom, born Daniel Dumile died at the age of 49. The rapper passed in October, but his family waited until Dec. 31 to share the announcement.
Fans gathered underneath the post to share their condolences and fond feelings for the enigmatic hip-hop figure. "RIP MF DOOM, you were and forever will be my favorite hip hop artist. From slick bars to sick samples, you'll always bless my playlists. Also quite literally my favorite Gorillaz song by far," one Twitter user posted. "Hope the good lord above remembers ALL CAPS when he spells your name."
— gorillaz (@gorillaz) January 1, 2021
Known for his complex rhymes and infamous mask, the hip hop world shuttered from the shocking news. Droves of rappers such as Q-Tip (A Tribe Called Quest), Biz Markee, El-P, and more shared their reactions following the news of MF Doom's sudden demise.
"RIP to another Giant your favorite MC's MC .. MF DOOM!! crushing news...," Q-Tip tweeted.
Flying Lotus posted a photo of Dumile's 2004 album Madvillainy along with the caption stating, "All u ever needed in hip hop was this record. Sorted. Done. Give it to the f––g aliens."
All u ever needed in hip hop was this record. Sorted. Done. Give it to the fucking aliens pic.twitter.com/knqTs1Q1HV
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) December 31, 2020
His loss was felt far outside of solely rap groups. Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea expressed his admiration for the late artist's contribution to music saying, "Listening to so much Mf doom after learning of his passing. SO MANY GREAT SONGS. Intoxicating verse one after the other, hypnotic music flowing rivers and rivers of it. Bless his beautiful heart."
Thom Yorke also shared his reaction. "I am so sad to hear MF Doom's passing. He was a massive inspiration to so many of us, changed things.. for me the way he put words was often shocking in it's genius, using stream of consciousness in a way i'd never heard before."