Kanye West Pays Tribute to David Bowie: He Was 'One of My Most Important Inspirations'

Kanye West flashes a huge smile while making his way through LAX Airport on Monday (January 11) in Los Angeles.

The 38-year-old entertainer took to Twitter the day before to pay tribute to the late David Bowie, who passed away over the weekend at age 69.

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“David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime,” Kanye wrote on his Twitter account. “I pray for his friends and family.”

David Bowie was one of my most important inspirations, so fearless, so creative, he gave us magic for a lifetime.

— KANYE WEST (@kanyewest) January 11, 2016