TRAGIC LOSS: JAZZ STAR RYAN PORTER DIES AT 46 AFTER CAR CRASH

The music world mourns the untimely death of jazz trombonist Ryan Porter! A beloved figure in the Los Angeles West Coast Get Down jazz scene, Porter's talent graced tracks for none other than Kendrick Lamar and Kamasi Washington.

His life was cut short, as the Los Angeles Times reports he died Saturday from injuries sustained in a severe car crash on April 28. He was just 46 years old, leaving behind a legacy of incredible music.

Stereogum confirms the tragic news, leaving fans and collaborators heartbroken. Porter's impact on modern jazz and hip-hop will undoubtedly live on, echoing through the albums he helped make iconic.