Snoop Dogg's beloved uncle Junebug died today [March 21] at 70-years-old.

According to AllHipHop, Snoop's cousin Daz Dillinger posted a video on Instagram Thursday morning saying that he was visiting his uncle for the last time. Shortly after, Snoop confirmed the news on Twitter, sending a special shout out to his uncle.

"Rip uncle junebug . greatest to ever do it !!! heaven wouldn't be the same without u !" the rapper tweeted.

Uncle Junebug was known in the hip-hop community and often danced on stage beside his nephew during tours. It isn't known how Junebug passed, but it was known that he wasn't doing well.

Check out some of the stars that paid respects to everyone's favorite uncle above.

Source: AllHipHop