Smylez was loved in the city of Chicago and beyond. Many people have taken to social media to honor the legacy of Smylez.
Chance The Rapper took to Twitter to remember the legendary Chicago producer.
Chance wrote, “RIP Smylez only hung out twice but I could tell he was a real one. And an amazing artist. Rest easy you’re with the King now.”
Smylez’s death sent shockwaves through the Hip Hop community. Many artists took to social media to mourn Smylez’s loss, including Young Chop, Killa Kellz, Laka Films, King Yella and many more:
What's bothering me knowing ain't gonna be no more Smylez beats. Or hearing that laugh haha . #RIP @iAmSmylez
— Shay ? (@ShayButler3) October 27, 2016
R.I.P. My n—- @iAmSmylez you a legend and will live on thru us.
— #FakeNeedNotApply (@Only4TheReal) October 27, 2016
Dam R.I.P. @iAmSmylez s— crazy. This city aint changing ?? my condolences
— Nino Brown (@JBreezeGuapo) October 27, 2016
Damn man RIP @iAmSmylez s— sad
— thefuckinpioneer (@trapception) October 27, 2016
Rest In Peace ??? @iAmSmylez …. A brother from Englewood that will always be remembered as a #Chicago legend ??
— Juan Haze (@Juan_Haze) October 27, 2016
Just heard the bad news man s— crazy asf I can't believe smylez gone RIP 069 TILL THE WORLD BLOW ?
— bla©k lives matter (@RZAH8Z) October 27, 2016
@iAmSmylez & jojo got they mission accomplished but it's sad we gotta say too Chicago y'all f—– up for this one on Larry bip bro nem
— #FATBOIFRMBMA (@Elchapos_Son) October 27, 2016
Damn R.I.P Smylez ?? #LeagueBoii
— KT RASTA #Legendary (@KTRASTA) October 27, 2016
RIP @iAmSmylez is so sad to lose someone who bring drill music to me …
— TRADER (@TraderBI) October 27, 2016
I know all my brothers hurting right now ? Shidd I'm hurt & I ain't even know Smylez like that. I just hate when ppl die man ?
— Ashley Red? (@Shes_AKeeper23) October 27, 2016
Damn RIP smylez s— crazy
— Prince Rif☪ (@UPTWNRIF) October 27, 2016
Damn Jo RIP @iAmSmylez ? Who Eva Did Dat Was On Sum Hating S— ?? He Was Definitely A Pioneer In The Chicago Music Scene ???
— RemyGang_DreDae (@RemyGang_DreDae) October 27, 2016