Honour You Forever: Black Coffee Releases Tribute Set for Dear Friend Virgil Abloh
- It has been just under a month since Off White designer Virgil Abloh died from cancer and his celeb friends are still honouring his legacy
- DJ Black Coffee is the latest celeb to release a body of work as a tribute to the life and talent of his good friend Virgil
- The South African musician shared a tearjerking video of himself and Virgil cooking up some magic and penned dear Abloh a sweet message
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A few weeks have gone by since Virgil Abloh's passing and DJ Black Coffee is still remembering the late designer. The producer paid tribute to his friend in the best way he knows how to, by creating a whole compilation mix in his honour.
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Earlier today, Black Coffee took to Instagram to announce his latest project. The musician has dedicated an entire set to celebrate the life of the late Virgil Abloh. Sharing the news of the mix, Black Coffee wrote:
"We didn’t do all we wanted to do, but you alone selflessly did enough to inspire generations and generations to come, even though you are physically gone, your passion, love and light will shine through forever, I and many others will carry this spirit in everything we do."
"I'm honoured to present this ode to you and the world my latest DJ Mix / Compilation entitled "For My Dear Friend V." This set encapsulates the various energies and emotions that 2021 didn't fail to deliver and will honour you forever."
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@_sway.g wrote:
"V seems like was an overall creative not in only fashion but in any perspective of art, he really knew what people wanted at all times whether be clothes, music, home design etc. A Real architecture❤"
@sips_mohana_couture commented:
"My 2 favourite inspirations, oh God what a loss but his life will always be celebrated."
@pheebsinsta said:
"Special moment! ❤️❤️❤️"
Just last month, The Guardian reported that Virgil Abloh had lost his battle to a rare form of cardiac cancer. Celebs across the globe shared tributes to the great Louis Vuitton designer.
Black Coffee, Major League DJz and other SA celebs pay tribute to designer Virgil Abloh
Legit.ng reported that the likes of Black Coffee, Major League DJz and other Mzansi celebs have paid their tribute to late designer Virgil Abloh. The 41-year-old passed away on Sunday after a long cancer battle.
Mzansi celebs took to social media and shared that Virgil represented excellence and thanked him for everything he has done in the art space.
Black Coffee took to Instagram and shared a snap of himself and Virgil.
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