Kweli memorialized the rapper on Instagram by reflecting on how they met in elementary school. He also called Pumpkinhead a “great human being.”
“Just finding out I lost a great friend today. RIP Robert Diaz AKA Pumpkinhead. Robert and I went to PS 282 together in Brooklyn, 4th grade. We then reconnected when he became an MC during the indie era of the late 90s. He signed to Makin Records, I signed to Rawkus. Then PH went on to reinvent himself again in the new battle rap era. He LOVED MCing and was great at it. To lose such a great human being so early in his life, man. No words. There is a fraternity of artists who were around for all of this. PH inspired us all. He will live on thru us even though his physical presence will be missed. RIP Robert Diaz.”
Born Robert Diaz, the rapper was also remembered by El-P, Alchemist, Immortal Technique and Brother Ali.
aw man rest in peace, pumpkinhead. one of the coolest, kindest people to walk this earth.
Pumpkinhead RIP
I don’t want to believe this is true, but it is. I hate hearing things like this about anybody. Much less about the people you love.
Rest in Power my old friend. Life is too short. #Pumpkinhead #PH #RobertDiazRIP
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cWD73-q5SQ …#RIPPUMPKINHEAD Peace & Respect my old friend.
Heartbroken to learn about the great Pumpkinhead transitioning from this life. Incredible MC and precious soul. Loved, Honored & Remembered.
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