Family, friends and fans are still processing the death of A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg. The beloved rapper passed away last week, at 45, from complications with diabetes.
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An outpouring of prayers, love and support have surfaced since the news of his death, including heartfelt open letters from Busta Rhymes and Jarobi White and stirring radio tributes from bandmate Q-tip and DJs nationwide.
A Tribe Called Quest announced today via Twitter that fans would be able to tune into Phife’s memorial service via Periscope.
A Tribe Called Quest Members Release Statement on Phife Dawg’s Death
To all our loving fans: Today at 2pm EST please join us in celebrating the life of Malik I. Taylor aka Phife Dawg https://t.co/W58TB1nxAS
— ATCQ (@ATCQ) March 29, 2016
As the service took place, fans from all over were able to send their condolences and share how Phife has impacted their lives.
Family Of A Tribe Called Quest’s Phife Dawg Releases Statement on His Passing
The service was broadcast earlier today but fans can still catch it here.
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