Flying Lotus has revealed that he and MF DOOM had been engaged on an EP collectively earlier than the rapper’s passing.
Information of DOOM’s death was confirmed last night (December 31) by his spouse Jasmine, who posted a tribute on the legendary rapper and producer’s Instagram account.
She revealed DOOM (actual identify Daniel Dumile) handed away on October 31, 2020. His explanation for demise has not but been confirmed.
Flying Lotus, who had labored with DOOM beforehand, was one of many first musicians to take to social media to specific his disbelief and shock.
“God fucking damnit,” he tweeted. “What the fuck!!?!? Are u severe? My souls is crushed. The load of this second. I do know we’re in a pandemic however we have now to have a good time DOOM. Simply taking part in the music isn’t ok.”
I do know we’re in a pandemic however we have now to have a good time DOOM. Simply taking part in the music isn’t ok.
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) December 31, 2020
A fan then steered to FlyLo that followers had been anticipating extra collaborations from the 2, particularly an extended challenge, to which he revealed that the 2 had really been engaged on such a challenge.
“I hate to say this however we had been really engaged on an EP,” he wrote. “There have been extra songs that I haven’t even heard.” He didn’t give anymore particulars, however it appears they didn’t get to wrap it up earlier than his premature demise.
I hate to say this however we had been really engaged on an EP. There have been extra songs that I haven’t even heard. https://t.co/i3772B7bDS
— FLYLO (@flyinglotus) December 31, 2020
Final month, Flying Lotus dropped ‘Lunch Break’ that includes DOOM, which launched as a part of the newest replace to Grand Theft Auto On-line. The pair beforehand contributed ‘Masquatch’ to the sport. FlyLo additionally hosted a tribute event devoted to DOOM on Twitch final evening.
In the meantime, Lupe Fiasco has paid tribute to MF DOOM with a new freestyle shared to social media last night.
“Thanx DOOM…I realized a lot from you in regards to the artwork of rapping,” the ‘Kick Push’ rapper mentioned, sharing the observe on Twitter. “Studied and analyzed you for years as lately as a number of days in the past. I want I might’ve met you to inform you that…right here’s some raps…relaxation straightforward…Amin…”
Earlier in the present day, Tim Burgess hosted a special tribute listening party for MF DOOM‘s ‘Born Like This’ album.
