Houston's hip-hop icons have been paying tribute to former mayor Sylvester Turner after his sudden passing. Turner passed away at 70 years old on Wednesday, March 5, shocking the city and the entire state of Texas. Tributes from both state and city leaders poured in after the sudden news of the loss of the longtime Houston mayor.

Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman Sylvester Turner has died, according to U.S. representatives and a Houston council member.

The flags of Texas and the U.S. are flying at half staff on Thursday and Friday to honor U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Houston, who started his first term in Congress in January. The Democrat was formerly the mayor of Houston from 2016-2024.