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Lindsey
October 14, 2021
Evidently a very talented young man. To the family please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. May you be granted peace and calm by the Great Comforter.
Tony
September 11, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences to the Basit Family for your beloved son and friend Malik B., gone too soon. May the God of all comfort who is the hearer of prayers be with you in your time of need with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope during this difficult time. Thank you for Malik Abdul Basit's contribution to the music industry. May family, friends and extended family cherish his memories.
September 7, 2020
My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in your treasured memories of Your loved one and May God continue to comfort you in the days, months and years ahead.
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Cas
August 8, 2020
My sincere condolences to the family of Malik B ,may God comfort and strengthen your family during this most difficult time
Professor Brother
August 3, 2020
From all the brothers & sisters from Ogontz Ave., East & West Oak Lane, and MT. Airy... know that you will always be loved & your music is a testament of your devotion to your art... Forever in Love
Eric Jones
August 2, 2020
Rest in peace my brother I too share your pain just maybe you and Richard will meet in the rap universe
and may I say my condolences to the Basit family.
Kim Lee
August 2, 2020
Rest in peace, you played a pivotal role in the rap game. May you rest in peace.
August 1, 2020
Really?! I’m sad. My heart goes out to Malik B’s. family, friends and fans. Hard to imagine Questlove and the others without him. May the peace of God be with each one of you.
SSG AUDREY VENNING
July 31, 2020
What an amazing creative and talented soul. You will be missed and loved by your family and FANS!
July 31, 2020
My Condolences.
July 31, 2020
My condolences to the Basit family, there are no words. May God be with all of you at this time of your sorrow.
Teresa West
July 30, 2020
RIH GOD'S ANGEL
July 30, 2020
My sincerest condolences to the family of Malik, he is gone but will not be forgotten. Such a talented man who will be remembered. May God comfort the family in this time of sorrow.
JE Sowell
July 30, 2020
Sincere condolences to the family and many friends of Malik B. May the God of comfort strengthen you during this difficult time.
July 30, 2020
May God continue to be with the family and grant you peace.
July 30, 2020
God is a God of all Comfort and he will Comfort the family's ...My heartfelt condolences to the family's ...
BRY
July 30, 2020
So very very sorry to hear of Malik’s passing. The Roots are a very multi talented group who can perform with any artist like a pro. One member missing affects them all. May the God of Comfort bless the Family and the Roots grieving hearts with His peace, strength and loving support as you miss Malik in your lives. May the memory of him be cherished forever.
K Thomas
July 30, 2020
Please accept my sincere condolences. May the God of tender mercies be with Mr. B's family, & friends. May you all have peace and love.
July 30, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the Basit family, so very sorry , May God be with all of you in your time of tears and sorrow. Gone too soon.
July 30, 2020
Our deepest condolences to the family. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort you all during this extremely difficult time.
Lacee Tanner
July 30, 2020
I loved his music and my heart goes out to the family.
July 29, 2020
Many prayers to the Basit family, there are no words, may God be with all of you in your time of sorrow.
Black Trackz
July 29, 2020
WOW! this is a hard hit for (REAL) Hip Hop. You were the ying to The Roots and i appreciate what you have done for the culture to be that Lyrical MC....Thank you and God bless♂♂
Steele
July 29, 2020
Im so sorry for the families lost ,please accept my condolences. Malik will definitely be missed by family, friends, and fans. May you all be comforted by the Great Comforter.
LD
July 29, 2020
To the family and friends of Malik: please accept my deepest condolences for your loss. May God give you comfort and peace during this time of grief and sorrow.
July 29, 2020
So saddened to hear of Malik’s passing, my heart goes out to the family and the Roots members, so very sorry for your loss, may God comfort and strengthen all of you at this time.
Linda C
July 29, 2020
I’m very sorry to hear about Malik’s death.
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