#RIPNelsonMandela we can "t thank u enough for all the wisdom u have given to the world! A true Leader and loved by so many #rip

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) December 6, 2013

From prison to president a hero that will never be forgotten! #RIPNelsonMandela #SouthAfrica pic.twitter.com/9Hp6RgkwS1

— pepa (@DaRealPepa) December 6, 2013

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela a true Leader of Men!

— Edo.G (@edogboston) December 6, 2013

Nelson Mandela, Your legacy will live forever! RIP http://t.co/Ok5i8rHe5M

— Wu Tang Clan (@WuTangClan) December 5, 2013

Mom dukes from South Africa I "ve been hearing how real of a man Nelson Mandela is/was my whole life.

— g -host (@therealstylesp) December 5, 2013

"When will they realize that body needs head...it "s more than what "s said when a leader lies dead" - XCLAN pic.twitter.com/X9c1wcFYef

— Wise Intelligent (@wiseintelligent) December 5, 2013

Watch Nelson Mandela "s Speech After His Release From Prison in 1990 http://t.co/UHoVWGYh2b

— 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) December 5, 2013

RIP to Nelson Mandela. A leader, a symbol of hope and freedom, an icon. Black excellence personified. #RIPMandela

— Skyzoo (@skyzoo) December 5, 2013

If you black, Mandela stood up for YOU. If you white, Mandela stood up for YOU. He was a fighter for freedom, regardless of race.

— Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) December 5, 2013

GOD Bless the Soul of 1 of The Greatest Humans this Planet has ever known! A True Rep of Love, Courage, Sacrifice & Strength. #MANdela

— COMMON (@common) December 5, 2013

Today we celebrate the life of a legend!!!!! R.I.P NELSON MANDELA!!!!! #godisgreat #ripnelsonmandela… http://t.co/h2nOg687Su

— FRED THE GODSON (@FREDTHEGODSON) December 5, 2013

Mandela stood for justice and truth!! Today the world lost a beautiful soul, fighter and true KING!! #RIPMandela http://t.co/Y6hCvwk49u

— Diddy (@iamdiddy) December 5, 2013

R.I.P. Nelson Mandela! Not many have and will continue to inspire so many people as he did.

— Duck Down Music Inc. (@DuckDownMusic) December 5, 2013

RIP - Nelson Mandela. The Presidential Salute!!!!!

— Freddie Foxxx (@BumpyKnuckles) December 5, 2013

The mission to FREE Mandela was woven into the blueprint of PublicEnemy using RAP & Hip Hop to recognize THIS MAN RIP pic.twitter.com/UH7gl0cTAJ

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) December 5, 2013

Our great champion of Freedom Justice & Equality has made his physical departure today. #NelsonMandela may your light never be extinguished

— RZA! (@RZA) December 5, 2013

RIP Nelson Mandela. An angel that walked this earth for 95 years… http://t.co/YTFhyaBKsQ PLEASE RETWEET!

— Russell Simmons (@UncleRUSH) December 6, 2013

RIP Nelson Mandela. May your journey continue. You are in my Bible. Amen.

— Special Ed (@SpecialEd) December 6, 2013

Dedicated to a great man who represented unity the way our music does. NELSON MANDELA http://t.co/KrUVa4yMvD

— Krayzie Bone (@iamKrayzieBone) December 6, 2013

Be Martin... Be Malcom.... Be Nelson.... #GodBless

— Dres (@DresBlacksheep) December 6, 2013

Free Nelson Mandela! Nelson Mandela Is Free. #Respect

— Questlove Jenkins (@questlove) December 5, 2013