Artists worldwide have paid their respects to US rapper Lil Wayne after he suggested that his doomed label situation has got him thinking about retirement.

Lil Wayne on Saturday vented his frustrations on Twitter and suggested his retirement. “I AM NOW DEFENSELESS AND mentally DEFEATED & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I’m dun,” the 33-year-old wrote, seemingly in response to his futile attempts to escape his contract with Cash Money Records.

I AM NOW DEFENSELESS AND mentally DEFEATED & I leave gracefully and thankful I luh my fanz but I'm dun

— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 3, 2016

He then wrote, “ain’t lookin for sympathy, just serenity” probably in response to the replies he got after causing alarm across social media.

ain't lookin for sympathy, just serenity
— Lil Wayne WEEZY F (@LilTunechi) September 3, 2016

Fellow artists including Rick Ross, Lupe Fiasco, Chance The Rapper, and Missy Elliott have all reacted to his possible retirement from music.

Here are some of the reactions:
He won't…we ain't da quittin type and he love his fans and supporters too much! #DaGOAT #Mula https://t.co/aea68aGEbG

— Mack Maine (@mackmaine) September 3, 2016

get Birdman on the phone. https://t.co/pYr0WIeaYY
— Yung Rénzél (@rickyrozay) September 3, 2016

Dear @LilTunechi I just wanna remind you that absolutely nothing and no one in this world can defeat you. Tell them devils back back.

— Lil Chano From 79th (@chancetherapper) September 3, 2016

Just talked to my brotha @LilTunechi we good see yal tonight #MadeInAmerica #collegrove

— Tity Boi (2 Chainz) (@2chainz) September 3, 2016

I hope you find some solace in the act of creating and continue to practice in some capacity the art which you helped progress @LilTunechi

— EG| Lupe Fiasco (@LupeFiasco) September 3, 2016

@LilTunechi Prayers up 4 whatever u may be enduring right now this to will pass & may u find PEACE I will always be a fan of your work

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) September 3, 2016

I hope that Lil Wayne post is false … I know I'm not the only one who feels that way

— Chevy Woods (@CHEVYWOODS) September 3, 2016