The Roots Manager Richard Nichols Falls Ill, Questlove, Phonte, Talib Kweli + MORE React

 Yesterday (July 16th) news surfaced that The Roots longtime manager Richard Nichols had passed away due to unknown reasons while conflicting reports claim he is terminally ill and not yet dead. Baltimore musician Jon Pinder posted a message on his personal Facebook account that stated that Nichols “is fading and it’s just a matter of time before he leaves us.” While there has been no confirmation of Nichols death, the music industry has begun mourning him:

RIP to my man Rich Nichols. The lessons he taught me both in and out of the studio were priceless. Rest easy, good brother. — Phonte (@phontigallo) July 17, 2014

Rest in peace to one of the greatest men I’ve ever met, Rich Nichols — Talib Kweli Greene (@TalibKweli) July 17, 2014

Enduring respect for a brilliant, extraordinary MAN, Rich Nichols. Peace is yours. — ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) July 17, 2014

Rest In Peace, and Power…..Rich Nichols ……man — 9th Wonder (@9thWonderMusic) July 17, 2014

Nichols has not only been The Roots manager for over 15 years but has had an executive producer credit on every one of The Roots albums over the last 21 years. AllHipHop shares their condolences to The Roots and Nichols’ family.