💔 Brother was genius. Slide 3. During the pandemic Darius asked me if he could choreograph a piece to DROP for a video project and I immediately said DUH. Fuck YES. He understood what release and freedom was from his core. I watched the piece in its stages of development and live in Harlem with a group of nine black men. I witnessed genius and wept in awe of what had been created. The highest honor for an artist is when another artist collides with your spirit to elevate your work. Darius - we were going to do great things together. No doubt. Your kindness and your honesty accompanied your ferocious command of dance. You are a true ARTIST and we all mourn the loss of a great one. Love you. Darius Barnes 1988-2022