Producer and colleague, The Alchemist, added: “I always called him a living PROPHET because that’s what he was to us. Me and Roc always said when KA rapped it was like he was delivering his words from the top of a mountain off a stone tablet. The truest man and artist i have ever been lucky enough to cross paths with. There is so much I want to say. It was an honor to call you a friend and comrade. Thanks Roc for connecting us. KA, you made all of us better. My condolences to the family. Rest easy Kaseem Ryan aka BROWNSVILLE KA . Till we meet again.”

Questlove added: “I hate that sometimes it takes someone transitioning this plane before one starts to absorb their art. Rest in Power Ka.”