Hip Hop Stars & More Mourn The Passing Of John Witherspoon

(AllHipHop News) John Witherspoon, 77, has passed away. The unfortunate news was confirmed overnight. The Detroit-born actor/comedian is survived by his wife, two sons, and an extended family.

A lot of the veteran entertainer’s work was beloved by Hip Hop artists and fans. His filmography includes Hollywood Shuffle, I’m Gonna Get You Sucka, House Party, Boomerang, Soul Plane, and the Friday series.

Additionally, Witherspoon was known for television programs like The Wayans Bros., The Boondocks, The Tracy Morgan Show, and Black Jesus. He also appeared in the music video for Jay-Z’s 2000 single “I Just Wanna Love U (Give It 2 Me)”.

Rappers, producers, singers, media figures, and fellow actors paid their respect to John Witherspoon on social media.

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I’m devastated over the passing of John Witherspoon. Life won’t be as funny without him. pic.twitter.com/gtmiZiEppP

— Ice Cube (@icecube) October 30, 2019

Rip John Witherspoon 😔🙏🏽

— DJ P👀H (@DJPooh) October 30, 2019

My dad, my grandpa, my comedic inspiration! I love you Spoons! Rest In Paradise, King pic.twitter.com/U6GsNrrKXF

— Regina King (@ReginaKing) October 30, 2019

RIP my brother. You will be missed. Mannnnnnn this is a hard one. 🙏🏾John Witherspoon, Beloved 'Friday' and 'The Wayans Bros.' Star, Dead at 77 | Entertainment Tonight https://t.co/iUzyjCI4U1

— David Alan Grier AKA #LeonMusk (@davidalangrier) October 30, 2019

I'm so sorry to hear this.
To me, Spoon was a friend, a brother, a funny, talented comedian and a good man.
He was the first comedian I met when I got to Los Angeles, and he never… https://t.co/aZ3im7HGwr

— Marsha Warfield (@MarshaWarfield) October 30, 2019

🎤 This day began with such joy.
And it’s ending with this heart wrenching news of John Witherspoon’s passing. One of our comic brothers. 🌹 RIP pic.twitter.com/efSqqw6BHJ

— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) October 30, 2019

Man RIP. So sad https://t.co/VpulgusGJ3

— Van “#1 Voice in Wrestling Media” Lathan Jr (@VanLathan) October 30, 2019

Fuckkkk RIP John Witherspoon! Lots of laughs cuz of ya 🙏🏾

— Cozz (@cozz) October 30, 2019

RIP JOHN WITHERSPOON

— Cordae (@cordae) October 30, 2019

I’m crying over John Witherspoon like he was really my Pops. I’m crushed.

— kid fury (@KidFury) October 30, 2019

This is sad 😞 . Rest in Paradise to the legend John WItherspoon who made so many of us laugh with his one liners through out these countless years. 💔🙏🏾 Prayers up for @jdwitherspoon hang in there bro. pic.twitter.com/GwOIXxJJoi

— King Bach (@KingBach) October 30, 2019

It’s where I first remembered The Great John Witherspoon on the screen in @Robert_Townsend Hollywood Shuffle R I P funny man pic.twitter.com/1RcTSCu1Gt

— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) October 30, 2019

Rip John Witherspoon 🤦🏾‍♂️, One of the many iconic African American actors. From the Friday movies and soul plane to the Wayne’s bro’s and many more in between.. Rip big dawg 🙏🏾

— . (@JuiceWorlddd) October 30, 2019

Bang bang bang. Don’t nobody come in my mentions for bout 30-40 mins. 😢

— Just Blaze (@JustBlaze) October 30, 2019

https://t.co/ePSyG6B0Zk

— Kirko Bangz (@KirkoBangz) October 30, 2019

#RIP RT @CBSLA: #BREAKING: Actor and comedian John Witherspoon has died. He was 77 https://t.co/C6e1Pf3zqc pic.twitter.com/n28aVAPodO

— Big Boi (@BigBoi) October 30, 2019

RIP John “Pops” Witherspoon #Pops

May God have mercy on your soul and condolences to the family and friends…

🙏🏾

— CHECKIN’ Out Now! #APTMC (@LupeFiasco) October 30, 2019

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— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) October 30, 2019

God bless John Witherspoon. The definition of an icon. Wow. pic.twitter.com/2wUBXglzSW

— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) October 30, 2019

Glad I had a chance to get to know you King. You’re truly one of the funniest most genuine people anyone could ever meet. Rest easy and God bless your transition. 🙏🏽👑 #RIPSpoon pic.twitter.com/perjEIvEd9

— T.I. (@Tip) October 30, 2019