SCROOBIUS PIP JOINS HIP HOP TWITTER TRIBUTES TO EYEDEA, WHO HAS DIED TOO YOUNG

FANS of rapper Michael "Eyedea" Larsen have been left stunned by the news of his death.
Eyedea made a name for himself, winning the respect of the hip-hop industry with his incredible freestyle battle skills.
His mother broke the news of the sad loss on Facebook.
She wrote: "It is with great pain and sadness that I tell you my son Mikey (Eyedea) has passed away.

At this time we kindly request your respect and our privacy as we process this devastating loss.
We do, however, welcome your kind words, memories, and positive thoughts."
She went on to say donations were being accepted towards the cost of the service, adding: "On behalf of Mikey's family, close friends and fans. Thank you - Kathy Averill."
Friends are planning a memorial fundraiser.

Last night twitter was alight with tributes from the hip-hop community, fans, and fellow rappers.
British hip-hop poet Scroobius Pip wrote from his account @scroobiuspipyo: "Just heard about Eyedea. If true, its a fucking tragedy man. E&A day is one of my favourite hiphop albums of all time. A great loss. RIP"
Others just celebrated his skills, with one fan describing him as "one of the most unique stylers of our craft".
Here's a reminder of the artist in action at his best.



If you don't know what he looks like, check this: