Lupe Fiasco released his tribute through a freestyle rap, in which he shared sorrow for MF DOOM’s passing, the contributions the departed artist made to the music industry, and the impact he has on Lupe Fiasco personally. Emotional and expressive, the closing lyrics captured the impact of MF DOOM’s passing; “Crying like a grown man… we’ll take it from here, look how far you brought us.”

To whom it may concern:

I ask and propose that from this point forward all rappers from everywhere and from every style and every level in the craft refer to “Similes” as “Dumiles”
Pronounced “Doom-ah-lays”

A small gesture for a fallen master.

MF DOOM

Can I get a 2nd?

— TAPE TAPE & HOUSE EP NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) December 31, 2020

Alongside the rap, Lupe Fiasco expressed his grief through a series of tweets.. “To whom it may concern: I ask and propose that from this point forward all rappers from everywhere and from every style and every level in the craft refer to ‘Similes’ as ‘Dumiles’ […] A small gesture for a fallen master. MF DOOM Folded hands,” the artist wrote in his first tweet.

Thanx DOOM…I learned so much from you about the art of rapping. Studied and analyzed you for years as recently as a few days ago. I wish I could’ve met you to tell you that. …here’s some raps…rest easy…Amin… pic.twitter.com/1njyEArfzT — TAPE TAPE & HOUSE EP NOW PLAYING (@LupeFiasco) January 1, 2021

He went onto express his personal gratitude to the departed rapper. “Thanx DOOM…I learned so much from you about the art of rapping. Studied and analysed you for years as recently as a few days ago. I wish I could’ve met you to tell you that. Folded hands…here’s some raps…rest easy…Amin…”

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MF DOOM’s departure was announced publicly through Instagram by his wife Jasmine. “To Dumile. The greatest husband, father, teacher, student, business partner, lover and friend I could ever ask for. Thank you for all the things you have shown, taught and given to me, our children and our family. Thank you for teaching me how to forgive beings and give another chance, not to be so quick to judge and write off. Thank you for showing how not to be afraid to love and be the best person I could ever be,” she wrote.

“My world will never be the same without you. Words will never express what you and Malachi mean to me, I love both and adore you always. May THE ALL continue to bless you, our family and the planet.”