His influence went beyond the simple boundaries of fashion and has crossed the path of many artists: Kanye West, Rihanna, Pusha-T, Rita Ora, Pharrell, Ciara, or Booba, they were many to express their admiration for Karl Lagerfeld, a character with multiple facets.

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The GOAT sleeps

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The goat sleeps

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I’m not good with dates and times, all I know is that this was in Paris, in front of @colette . I asked u for a picture (something I never do) and u rushed me because the damp air was ruining your hair” (your words not mine,) RIP Karl… @karllagerfeld

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In 2014, Karl Lagerfeld had asked the sides of Booba. Immediately, the rumor had run on a possible collaboration between the designer and the duke of Boulogne for his clothing brand, Ünkut, but this was not successful.

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BOOBA X KARL #92i

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«I’ve studied your inheritance from your youth. I would have never imagined that I would work a day to your sides and do part of the family Chanel,» said, for his part, rapper Theophilus London on Instagram.

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Studied your legacy from young! Never could imagine I would one day work alongside you and be apart of the Chanel Family! Moments I will cherish forever Farewell to a real legend Ps. This Chanel fitted was a one-of-one bootleg @chanelofficial and I made in New York City at Lidz

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Rita Ora, Ciara and Rihanna have had, also, the honor to meet and work with Karl Lagerfeld. They have all addressed a last farewell on the social networks.

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The Godfather. #

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No one could ever replace you RIP Karl. I remember so many shoots but this one in particular early hours of the morning in Paris freeeeeezing and we laughed all night long as if the sun was shining bright. Also the custom dress you (and the whole Chanel team who always made me feel like family) made me for my show in Monaco was a dream I’ll cherish this dress for eternity. Sleep well angel.

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In 2008, the designer had explained to be a rap fan. In return, he has been a source of inspiration for some artists, like Rae Sremmurd, who have dedicated whole songs to the designer.

«the Photograph as David La Chapelle / Reverse black-and-tail-of-horse / Do the call me Flacko Lagerfeld», rap, Frank Ocean and A$AP Rocky on the song Chanel , a nod to the multi-talents of the designer. The rapper Disiz The Plague, he had even dedicated a song in 2012, titled Karl LagerFlow in which he plays the stylist German. «I created, they are, Karl LagerFlow», rappait-it