I've been MIA for a hot minute, and its taken me awhile to post something in reply to this cuz I've been fucked up real bad ever since I heard the news a few days after it happened. I didn't know Wood personally, only slight correspondence online and a few phone calls back in the day when I was doing street team work for Killa Valley. Nevertheless, the impact and influence he had on me I can't even begin to describe. I been following Wood since Yoc Influenced first dropped. My brother and I picked it up at the swap meet right after it came out and I been on it since. Woodie is the only reason why I ever started rappin in the first place, and has been my primary inspiration musically for the past 8 years.
It may sound weird, but I've viewed Woodie as a teacher. To me, his words are knowledge, and no matter what he will forever serve as a beacon for several crucial elements that are missing from many cats in this game today: loyalty, integrity, honor, dedication, pride, the list goes on.
I will never be able to understand the pain felt by those close to Woodie, but as a fan who truly loved both his music as well as the character of man he stood for, I've shed many tears for the homie. In my life, my music is my passion, and more than likely my only option, and to be completely honest, I feel sort of lost now. I've always looked at Wood in technical aspects and admired the genius with which he crafted his music, often using him as my driving force to get better at what it was I was doing. He was my mentor, now he's gone and I'm not sure who's going to give me my next lesson plan. I'm not sure if that makes sense, but it's from the heart.
My deepest condolences to the family, friends, and associates of the homie, alongside my love and respect. Much appreciation for all the fans of Wood for supporting him and keeping the memory alive. We're doing what we can out here and buying an OE on the 14th of each month to give up to the homie, and if we can swing it, havin a barbeque. I'm tryin to be positive and use Wood's memory to show my love and appreciation for the folks thats still with me.
With respect,
Skorpio