Dance music lost another soul today. Samisoni Koroitamudu, also known as Big Makk, an Orlando DJ and member of the Mad Decent roster of artists, was found dead at the scene of a fatal car crash early this morning. In the minutes and hours following, the EDM community could be seen on social media with an outpouring of love and grief over the sudden tragedy.
Deeply saddened by this mornings news. RIP @BIGMAKK_, you'll be extremely missed.
— MAD DECENT (@maddecent) August 29, 2016
Another Young Life Gone … RIP @BIGMAKK_ 💔
— DJ SNAKE (@djsnake) August 29, 2016
RIP @BIGMAKK_ You will truly be missed.
— 4️⃣🅱 (@DJ4B) August 29, 2016
RIP to the hommie @BIGMAKK_ 🙁
— FIGURE (@ImFigure) August 29, 2016
My team and I lost an incredible artist and human being today… Love you man gonna be in tears for our upcoming show @BIGMAKK_
— CRIZZLY (@CRIZZLY) August 29, 2016
Very saddened to hear of the death of our friend @BIGMAKK_ #ripbigmakk
— ZEDS DEAD (@zedsdead) August 29, 2016
Life is short. Make sure you live it while you can. I'll miss u brother wish we could have caught up more last week @BIGMAKK_
— DallasK (@DallasK) August 29, 2016
Makk was a big part of the movement in Orlando when all of us local DJs we're trying to make it. He was always innovating with his music
— Henry Fong (@henryfong) August 29, 2016
We all love and miss you man @BIGMAKK_ ❤️ pic.twitter.com/So8hJQ5R1Y
— kayzo (@KayzoMusic) August 29, 2016
RIP Big Makk: A gifted producer & sweet friend! Your loss is heartbreaking! Another reminder how precious life is ❤️ pic.twitter.com/XQHATX0CO2
— Bassnectar (@bassnectar) August 29, 2016
Rest in paradise @BIGMAKK_ love you brother
— graves (@wearegraves) August 29, 2016
Speechless. Rest in peace, Big Makk. 😔
— bro safari (@brosafari) August 29, 2016
fuck rip big makk, hung with that dude a couple times years ago. why ppl gotta die
— xkore (@xKore) August 29, 2016
Rest in power my brother @BIGMAKK_
Love you— Adventure Club (@AdventureDub) August 29, 2016
RIP @BIGMAKK_ 🙁
— SKisM (@skism_uk) August 29, 2016
My city mourns tonight </3
Rest Easy #BigMakk— Annakin Skycoulter (@MHKAZZ) August 29, 2016
I can't believe it man. Rest in Peace @BIGMAKK_ . Such a talented dude with a bright future ahead
— Henry Fong (@henryfong) August 29, 2016
Will always love you @BIGMAKK_ – rest in power. 😢
— 12th Planet (@12thplanet) August 29, 2016
Dude @BIGMAKK_ 💔 I am crushed. RIP big homie . Your smile will always be wit me . Sending love and prayers to ur loved ones. 🙏🏻
— ETC!ETC! (@IAMETC) August 29, 2016
https://twitter.com/MUSTDIEmusic/status/770319421172686848
Rest in peace my man @BIGMAKK_
— к†и (@killthenoise) August 29, 2016
Clearly, Big Makk had a big heart and he shared it with his friends and family.
A GoFundMe has been set up to help his family with funeral costs. If you’re able and willing, you can donate here.