Star names including Stormzy, Krept And Konan and Ray Blk have paid tribute to Cadet following the news of his death early on Saturday morning (February 9).
The South London rapper, real name Blaine Cameron Johnson, died following a car accident while travelling to a gig at Keele University, police confirmed.
A statement said: "Blaine Cameron Johnson, 28, of London, died after the Toyota Prius he was travelling in was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Combo van at 1.30am. He was pronounced dead at the scene."
Cadet signed a services deal with Absolute in 2016 and was represented by Primary Talent International.
Advice, a collaboration with Deno Driz, peaked at No.27 in September 2018 and has sold 249,801 copies to date, according to the Official Charts Company. The track has more than 19 million streams on Spotify, where Cadet has over 1m monthly listeners. He released 10-track project The Commitment 2 in 2017, via his own Underrated Legends imprint.
Fans and peers alike paid tribute at a gathering in London's Hyde Park over the weekend.
Scroll down for a selection of tributes:
My life will never be the same again. I love you and will forever miss you. I cant believe it. I am heartbroken. Rest in peace cuz. You finally started getting the recognition you deserved. Im so proud of you. My left lung. Im devestated and broken right now ???????? pic.twitter.com/125pWPMzO1
— TALLY (@kreptplaydirty) February 9, 2019
R.I.P CADET WE LOVE YOU ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/CA7OwccrlJ
— Ms Banks (@MsBanks94) February 10, 2019
Blaine Abdul Johnson’s (Cadet) Mother letting us all know that at the end of the day the most important thing for us to do is to express ourselves. Thank you. #UnderratedLegend ???????? pic.twitter.com/JU5Wk0HI5J
— Mim Shaikh ? (@MimShaikh_) February 10, 2019
R.I.P Cadet taken too soon but will forever live on ???????????? #CadetCadet #UnderratedLegend #RIPCadet ??? pic.twitter.com/79BS1gxm0T
— HORRID OUT NOW ???? (@LadyLeshurr) February 9, 2019
REST IN ETERNAL POWER MY GUY ????@Callmecadet ???? i miss you more than you can imagine. pic.twitter.com/C2QZDdiLRJ
— parris. (@ParrisOH) February 10, 2019
Hundreds of people out there today for Cadet, it was so special for such a special person. ????
— Yungen (@YungenPlayDirty) February 10, 2019
Just tears at my heart, so courageous.
— Zeon Richards (@ZeonRichards) February 10, 2019
We shouldn't rely on the family to pay for this funeral guys, can we all band together and provide a the perfect send off for Cadet? https://t.co/UBS21CMpBF
So sad about Cadet, my thoughts are with his family. Rest in power bro ♥?
— aj tracey (@ajtracey) February 9, 2019
Cadet passing away shows you just how fragile life is, you can really go st any time.
— Hardy Caprio (@HardyCaprio) February 10, 2019
Prayers to him and his family.
R.I.P
R.I.P Cadet. ????
— Burna Boy (@burnaboy) February 9, 2019
Tomorrow is not promised that’s why
You should always try and appreciate those around and do all you can for them. Prayers out to his Family at this sad time.
Rest in power Cadet 1990-2019 ????https://t.co/pwW6stgQ9e pic.twitter.com/Ry7gPK6UGm
— Spotify UK (@SpotifyUK) February 9, 2019
RIP Cadet gone too soon ???? pic.twitter.com/MdLXQGhyfT
— TimWestwoodTV (@TimWestwood) February 9, 2019
I hope you can see all the love you’re getting right now. Tears have been in my eyes all morning fam! One of the coldest to ever do it. Real real clean heart. Our Underrated Legend. RIP Cadet my brother ???????????? pic.twitter.com/jkcXXmXu0Q
— Yungen (@YungenPlayDirty) February 9, 2019
Rest in peace cadet ????????
— 18HUNNA (@HeadieOne) February 9, 2019
Show love to people while they’re alive!! Please please let’s not wait until someone passes to share love and give recognition ???????????????? RIP Cadet.
— #EMPRESS ???? (@RayBLK_) February 9, 2019
Ahhhh Cadet man, life is crazy I swear. Condolences to his family & close friends nobody deserves that man, true talent as well..rest up brother ??????????????????
— BaneyBoy! (@yxngbane) February 9, 2019
@Callmecadet my bro. You looked after man and made sure I was always good. We went silver, we had one of the biggest UK tracks of last year, you were too young and in your prime, we always have love for you. Long Live Blaine, #RIPCADET, The #UnderratedLegend became the legend ???? pic.twitter.com/F5waKcT7F0
— Deno Driz (@DenoDriz) February 9, 2019
RIP CADET ???? REST EASY CHALE ????????
— FARDA???? (@KojoFunds) February 9, 2019
Devastating news, RIP Cadet. My thoughts & prayers go out to his friends and family ????????????
— Avelino (@officialAvelino) February 9, 2019
Rest in peace Cadet. Thank you for the memories. Thank u for always keeping the same energy when we bump into each other. One of the most humble and modest people I’ve met. You and your talents will be deeply missed ???? RIP
— Biz (@LethalBizzle) February 9, 2019
RIP Cadet. Taken far too soon. Such a lovely energy to be around and a very talented artist. Prayers are with his friends and family members. ♥?
— Tiffany Calver (@tiffanycalver) February 9, 2019
RIP Cadet! What a talent man! Gone too soon???? My prayers go out to his family during this difficult time! #UnderratedLegend????????????????
— Octavian (@OctavianEssie) February 9, 2019
RIP Cadet. Our thoughts are with his family and friends ?? pic.twitter.com/peja1c36FA
— BBC Radio 1Xtra (@1Xtra) February 9, 2019
Cant believe it...
— DJSemtex (@DJSemtex) February 9, 2019
I was on stage with him last week . Never seen a man so happy. Everything was working out for him.
This was gonna be his year. We were plottin on the best time to do an interview on his next single.
Rip Cadet ?????????? pic.twitter.com/Nwy65RUqbJ
Very sad to hear the news about Cadet’s passing. Rest in power ????
— Austin (@AustinDarbo) February 9, 2019
If it wasn’t for artists like Cadet & Novelist pushing the word about my studio & coming week after week, I’d never have been able to quit my job when I did. Things like this remind me to look back & really appreciate everything everyone has done for me no matter how big.
— Alika. (@TheRealAlika) February 9, 2019
Just woken up looked at my timeline ???????????? proper genuine brudda cadet. condolences to his close friends and family.
— GHETTS (@THEREALGHETTS) February 9, 2019
I wish bro could see all the good things ppl are saying about him ????
— KONAN (@konanplaydirty) February 9, 2019
Woke up to the very sad news. Saw him just last week and I said congrats on the Wireless gig. He couldn’t stop smiling. RIP Cadet ????????????????????
— MannyNorte (@MannyNorte) February 9, 2019
He brought life & substance to the uk music scene ???????????? Cadet #RiP pic.twitter.com/bTduZW2CT5
— Mega SoSolid #S9 (@OFFICIALSOSOLID) February 9, 2019
Waking up to the terrible news that Cadet has passed away. I can’t believe it. Such a talent, and a lovely guy, always smiling, infectious energy. My thoughts are with his family, and close friends at this time. ????????
— Grime Kids OUT NOW (@DJTarget) February 9, 2019
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