Bun B has paid tribute to Dallas Penn, a legendary journalist who was one of the pioneers of the Hip Hop journalism game.
Taking to his Instagram on Thursday (May 1), the UGK rapper remarked at the incredulity of Penn’s seemingly sudden passing.
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“Hadn’t been back in the US an hour and I get this news,” he wrote in the caption. “One of a kind in the greatest way. Followed the beat of his own drum and we loved him for it. You’ll be missed my friend. Give Jack our love. Long Live Dallas Penn. The innanets owe it all to you.”
Killer Mike also paid tribute to Penn on X, formerly known as Twitter, in a post you can check out below.
RIP "The Boot God" Dallas Penn. Thank u for the love and support u showed RTJ. U and Combat Jack and Pete supported us early. The Polo Heads have lost a Great one.
— Killer Mike (@KillerMike) May 1, 2024
Penn, a co-host of The Combat Jack Show, passed away on Wednesday (May 1). He was 55 years old. No cause of death has been released.
A-King, a longtime collaborator of Penn’s, paid tribute to his fallen comrade on X, formerly known as Twitter, when news of his passing became public.
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“Dallas been tryna get that tear from me for years lol…..well my nig you got allmof em today,” he wrote. “None of this shit happens without Dallas Penn….the way we talk on these digital streets….none of it.”
Earlier this month, Bun B, Drake, and other rappers paid tribute to Big Tho, after news of the Houston underground rap legend and DJ made the rounds on social media.
Drizzy took to Instagram Stories on April 11 to pay tribute to the late MC, writing: “Rip Big Tho too many memories Eric gonna keep you alive every night I know that more than I know anything.”
The tribute was accompanied by a photo of Tho with the aforementioned DJ Eric. The duo hosted an iconic Houston radio show entitled “The Big Tho & DJ Eric Show” on 97.9 The Box.
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Paul Wall also shared a photo to his Instagram Stories of him with Tho, which included two broken heart emojis.
Bun B shared a photo to his Instagram grid, which featured Big Tho in a Houston Astros hat.
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The caption read: “Man this just fucked me up. Prayers to @97.9djeric @lilkeith and all of his family and loved ones. RIP.”
HipHopDX extends its condolences to the friends and family of Dallas Penn.
