Adam Yauch: Q-Tip, Def Jam & More React on Twitter

Considering the worldwide reach of the Beastie Boys, it's no surprise people are shocked and saddened by the death of Adam Yauch, known to rhymin' an' stealin' hip-hop fans as MCA, at age 47 due to complications from cancer.

Musical friends, acquaintances and people who've been moved by the Beasties over the years have been reacting on Twitter (#RIPMCA) to the loss of MCA.

Here are some responses (check back, we'll be updating this page):

Adam Yauch was an amazing artist and one of the nicest people I've ever met. His music was some of my favorite. Truly saddened. RIP MCA. -- Donald Glover, Childish Gambino

We're very saddened by the passing of Adam Yauch. RIP MCA. You'll be missed. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdJ5e70Q8mw -- Jimmy Eat World

R I P Adam... I'm devastated. Praying for Adam Yauch's family from the legendary Beastie Boys. Youll be missed! -- Reverend Run, Run-DMC

I feel like the day Dilla died. This is some icon shit. Dudes that changed our lives. #RIPMCA -- A-Trak

Lollapalooza94 talked to Yauch almost everyday He was full of wisdom & encouragement for a freaked out kid like I was. Thank you MCA. LoveBJ -- Billie Joe Armstrong, Green Day

"May a great musical pioneer rest in peace." -- Jay-Z

We're sad to learn about the death of MCA. Our condolences to the Beastie Boys and Adam's family. -- Linkin Park

Rest In Peace Adam Yauch /MCA. 4ever somebody i looked up to & had the pleasure of meeting. Damn this bums me out, we lost one of the best -- Travis Barker

God Bless the soul of Adam Yauch aka MCA of the Beastie Boys. RIP -- Common

To our brother in friendship and music Adam Yauch we will miss you deeply. Peace. http://instagr.am/p/KNpn1rrOQ3/ -- Luscious Jackson

"In times of doubt I can think on the dharma and the enlightened ones who graduated samsara" #RIPMCA -- Ezra Koenig, Vampire Weekend

Crushed to hear the news of Adam Yauch's passing. A true pioneer of art. My thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones. #RIPMCA -- Justin Timberlake

#restinpeaceMCA 1 of my favorite hiphop groups...hiphop raised a lot of us & now we have to wake up because are hero's are dying too younge -- will.i.am, Black Eyed Peas

Rip dear Adam Yauch. Words can't express the sadness and loss. Ur humor, talent & gentle soul are just irreplacable. Be at peace brother. -- Tom Morello

Yauch is gone. fuck. -- Questlove, the Roots

So sad to hear of the passing of Adam Yauch. He was a great performer, director, father, humanitarian and New Yorker. #RIPMCA -- Jimmy Fallon

So crushed. Growing up with the BEasties was learning how to misbehave, not give a fuck and turn the fresh upside down. RIP the great MCA. -- Kevin Drew, Broken Social Scene

So sad that Adam Yauch is gone. A truly great musician & filmmaker. He stood for integrity as an artist. What a loss. He was a very good man -- Ben Stiller

Adam Yauch #RIPMCA. Thank you for Sabotage bass riff and many other great grooves. Adam also worked for justice and peace consciousness. -- Krist Novoselic

So sad to hear of Adam Yauch's death today. He was a remarkable human being, my boys and I will miss his gentle spirit and his love of life. -- Sheryl Crow

My heart broke reading the Adam Yauch has passed away. One of my favorite MC's that I have been so inspired by time and time again. -- Stefan Lessard

My heart goes out to my bud Mike D for his tragic loss of the inimitable and punk rock badass Adam "MCA" Yauch Beasties For Life.. -- Butch Walker

Very sad to hear of MCA's death. Glad the Beasties were inducted into the Hall of Fame when he could enjoy it. RIP Adam Yauch #HipHopRoyalty -- Sage Francis

I'm very very sad to hear of adam yauch's passing. He was a wonderful, generous, remarkable, and inspiring man and friend. -- Moby

So sad about Adam Yauch. -- Matchbox Twenty

Adam Yauch: One of the greats -- Spinto Band

Rest in peace MCA. You are a legend. No sleep 'till Brooklyn. Lenny -- Lenny Kravitz

The Beastie Boys basically invented the concept of the cool white person. #RIPMCA -- Chromeo

sending energy and light to Adam Yauch's loved ones.....#RIPMCA -- Mandy Moore

Sad day. MCA was fucking awesome. RIP man. We'll miss you very much. -- Slash

Just heard about Adam Yauch. Beyond bummed. So so so sad. -- Michelle Branch

Such sad news about Beastie Boy Adam Yauch. A fellow Buddhist and part of hip hop history!! R.I.P! -- Boy George

Man...that one hurts. Our prayers go out to Adam Yauch and his family. #MCA #BEASTIEBOYS Rest Well. -- DefJam Records

RIP Adam Yauch. One of the only people in this music world worthy of hero worship. -- Damian Abraham, singer, Fucked Up

Any asshole in the world can make it in music but to do while being a legit good person is near impossible This is the end of an era RIP MCA -- more from Damian Abraham

Rest in Peace to a hip hop pioneer - Adam Yauch aka MCA of Beastie Boys. -- Papa Roach

R.I.P. Adam Yauch - Beastie Boys. We've lost a visionary artist. Sitting in Brooklyn and feeling the impact like a black cloud. -- Amanda Palmer

Rest in Peace Adam Yauch. Our condolences to your friends and family -- Duran Duran

RIP yauch and thank u mike and adam n adam 4 all of your help, the tours, the bball games, n great times. a humanitarian a tru friend -- QTip

A very sad day indeed. Adam Yauch RIP. -- Fred Durst, Limp Bizkit

RIP Adam Yauch. You made my teenage years more fun and your art made it easier for me to do what I do. For a Beastie, you sure were a beaut. -- Kevin Smith, filmmaker



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