Abloh, who was beloved by the fashion industry as well as his friends in the music industry including Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna, Frank Ocean and more, died in November 2021 after a private battle with cardiac angiosarcoma, a rare and aggressive cancer.

Source: https://www.ghanamma.com/2023/02/15/pharrell-williams-named-creative-director-of-louis-vuitton-menswear-after-virgil-abloh/

Amid initial debates about his unconventional path to the role, Williams’ appointment as the successor to the late Virgil Abloh proved to be inspiring.

Source: https://guardian.ng/life/pharrell-williams-takes-louis-vuitton-to-dazzling-new-heights/

In remembrance of the late fashion designer, Drake got a portrait of Virgil Abloh inked on the inside of his left forearm above his wrist in December 2021.

Source: https://www.popsugar.com/beauty/drake-tattoos-49173005

Louis Vuitton’s New Don: Pharrell Williams has stepped into the shoes that were once filled by Virgil Abloh.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/25/style/danish-midcentury-modern-furniture-lanoba.html