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"Sometimes I wish that I can go back

No bills, no kids, just gettin' tore back

I want a wife, I love women

How could I front like I don't be in love with 'em?

A lil' man that I can teach

A lil' sand, but not the beach

I figure excess'll only bring an excessive amount of fuss

So when I'm gone, make sure the head stone reads, "He did it for us""

YOU DID IT FOR US DAVE, GOD BLESS!!!

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Mar 5, 2023·edited Mar 5, 2023

Thank you Dave for helping shape the soundtrack to my youth. Thank you for creating something positive, full of energy and soul. Thank you for shaping a culture I love. REST IN PACE legend, you are missed.

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Blessed and joyful travels to Dave with all gratitude for his influence on the music we all love, and sending peace and comfort to you, Plugs 1 & 3. We love you out here and De La Soul music is bringing so much joy to so many. 🕊

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You brought the daisies to my summer of 89 and forever influenced my life. Now my son is exactly the same age as I was in that year and hasn’t stopped listening since your tunes have finally all been released for all of the world to enjoy. RIP but your spirit will never die.

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Mar 5, 2023·edited Mar 5, 2023

🙏🙏🙏 A Daisy filled with love, respect and appreciation for you Dave. There are no words that will sufficiently convey our gratitude for your contribution to music and to hip-hop, so prayers of warmest energy are sent up in hopes that you will feel. 1Love Always Donna (aka MofoHari)

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Celebrity deaths don't usually affect me much, but Dave's passing certainly does. Much like MCA, Dave had a huge impact on my love of hip hop, and music as a whole. Thanks Dave. Hope you and Adam are out there making amazing tunes.

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Mar 5, 2023·edited Mar 5, 2023

Thank you for the music , thank you for the vibes , thank you for the direction you set for all our de la lives ! !!

Rest in peace trugoy enjoy your yogurt . Thank you for the soundtrack of my life from the very first time i copped 3feet high vinyl in 89 with the comic book artwork sleave i was hooked. Now you have a new party to prepare for . you phife and mcA will rock the clouds away keep the party going dave , we will all see you when we get there .

But for now , THANK YOU

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I’m proud of y’all! And I’m glad your music is out for ears worldwide. RIP and joy Dave.

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De La Soul belongs in Roc k And Roll Hall Of Fame ASAP,their impact on hip hop cannot be denied,S Felder fan of group since debut album in 1989

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What a lovely tribute. Thank you, Dave. Thank you, De La Soul.

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Thank you, Dave. Your contribution to hip hop and the music world has yet to be fully appreciated. Your artistry was an inspiration to me in my corner of the hood. It is the soundtrack to my life.

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RIP Dave.

Your soul will live forever,

De La Soul forever.

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Peace Dave. Thank you for blessing us with the Plug 2 wisdom. You were one of kind and you will be sorely missed.

From the depths of the De La Dugout, One Love - KatoRockOne

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Mar 5, 2023·edited Mar 5, 2023

Thank you Dave for making that 1st call to me after getting my number from Prince Paul back in 89 he said you were coming to the UK didn't know anyone could we hang out with ya'll..

You became a brother to myself my sisters and brother then uncle to the kids when they come alone..

I love the music you created it was a privilege to be in the studio when you guys recorded Feels Good Inc with The Gorrilaz...

I'm gonna miss you so so much my dear friend sleep well with the angels

Rest in Eternal Peace ❤️❤️

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Wow. Thank you for the impact you've had on Hip-Hop period! Rhymes, samples, drums, album creation, skits, fashion, and a different way to conduct business. You took a lot of hits for the culture and kept coming back with more innovation. Rest easy Dave. Salute!

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all my love Dave... i’ve been with you since grade school

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