Run The Jewels Dedicated Their 'Kimmel' Performance To Chester Bennington
On Thursday night’s (July 20) episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live!, musical guests Run the Jewels dedicated a performance to Linkin Park singer Chester Bennington, who died of an apparent suicide the same day.
After lighting up the stage with the energetic “Panther Like a Panther,” the rappers unwound for “Down,” an RTJ3 cut about overcoming obstacles to “make a new life.” El-P dedicated the song to Bennington, saying, “Rest in peace,” while Killer Mike shouted, “Love, love!”
Featured artist Joi joined the duo onstage, belting a soulful chorus that felt especially poignant after such a tragic day for the music world: “I know a few people pray for my demise, y’all / But like cream, I had to rise / I had to rise, y’all.”
See more celebrity tributes to Bennington — from Rihanna, Steve Aoki, Katy Perry, and more — right here.