The music community is mourning a tragic loss.
Grammy-winning singer D’Angelo passed away on October 14th after a fight with cancer, according to his family. He was 51 years old.
Our family is heartbroken to share that our beloved star has passed away, according to a statement to NBC News. While we mourn the loss of his presence, we cherish the beautiful memories he gave us and are thankful for the inspiring music he created that will live on forever.
They asked for privacy during this sad time, but also welcomed everyone to share in their grief and remember the beautiful music he created.
Singer D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, recently passed away, just five months after having to cancel an appearance at the Roots Picnic festival in Philadelphia.
D’Angelo cancelled his performance because of a medical issue related to surgery he’d had earlier in the year. According to a statement released by the festival, his doctors advised him that performing could cause complications.
D’Angelo shared his regret at not being able to perform with The Roots, whom he called his “brothers.” He also expressed gratitude to his fans for their ongoing support and loyalty.
Maxwell ended up taking D’Angelo’s place, and during the show, he wished D’Angelo a quick recovery.
Maxwell expressed gratitude, saying the artist provided both inspiration and a new direction for the neo soul movement.
D’Angelo’s 2000 song, “How Does It Feel,” became incredibly popular with both fans and the music industry, largely because of its provocative and widely discussed music video.
D’Angelo, known for his album *Brown Sugar*, first won a Grammy in 2001 for Best R&B Album with *Voodoo*. He later won the same award in 2016 for *Black Messiah*, bringing his total Grammy wins to four.
Following D’Angelo’s death, a number of his fans and peers mourned his passing.
DJ Premier shared his grief on X, writing about the loss of D’angelo, saying they shared many wonderful memories and he would be deeply missed. He ended with a message of love and peace, calling D’angelo ‘KING’.
Brian Austin Green, too,shared he was “absolutely heartbroken.”
“Rest in Peace man,” he added on his Instagram Story. “Thank you for blessing us with your gifts.”
D’Angelo started his music career at 17 when he was signed by Midnight Songs LLC. This happened after Jocelyn Cooper heard a demo tape of his rapping and production work from 1991.
D’Angelo first gained widespread recognition in 1994 when he co-wrote and co-produced the song “U Will Know” for Black Men United. This success paved the way for his first album, *Brown Sugar*, released in 1995, which is often credited with starting the neo soul genre.
The album’s single “Lady” also peaked in the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 list.
D’Angelo worked with many talented artists during his career, including Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill. He notably contributed to the song “Nothing Even Matters” on Lauryn Hill’s first solo album, *The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill*.
D’Angelo’s 2000 single, “How Does It Feel,” became widely popular with both fans and the music industry, largely thanks to its provocative and much-discussed music video.
D’Angelo, known for his album *Brown Sugar*, first won a Grammy in 2001 for Best R&B Album with *Voodoo*. He later won the same award in 2016 for *Black Messiah*, bringing his total Grammy wins to four.
I was so saddened to hear about Angie Stone’s passing earlier this year. She and D’Angelo shared a son, Michael Archer Jr., who everyone knows as SwayvoTwain. D’Angelo is also a proud dad to his daughter, Imani Archer, and another son, Morocco Archer, from a previous relationship. It’s just heartbreaking to think about everything.
Following D’Angelo’s death, a number of his fans and peers mourned his passing.
DJ Premier shared his grief on X, writing, “D’angelo’s passing is a huge loss. We shared so many amazing moments together, and I’m going to miss him dearly. Rest in peace, D’angelo. Love you, King.”
Brian Austin Green, too,shared he was “absolutely heartbroken.”
“Rest in Peace man,” he added on his Instagram Story. “Thank you for blessing us with your gifts.”
For D’Angelo, music was everything.
He shared with *Interview Magazine* in 2013 that he intends to dedicate his life to making and writing music. However, he admits he doesn’t know what the future holds. For him, music goes beyond simply creating content like videos; it’s a core part of his identity. He truly feels that music *is* who he is.
As he put it, “That’s a part of me till the day I die.”
DJ Premier shared his grief on X, writing, “D’angelo’s passing is a huge loss. We shared so many amazing moments together. I’m going to miss him dearly. Rest in peace, D’angelo. Love you, King.”
Brian Austin Green, too,shared he was “absolutely heartbroken.”
“Rest in Peace man,” he added on his Instagram Story. “Thank you for blessing us with your gifts.”
For D’Angelo, music was everything.
He told *Interview Magazine* in 2013 that he intends to pursue music – both creating and writing it – for the rest of his life. However, he acknowledges he can’t predict the future. For him, music goes much deeper than just making videos or doing promotional work; it’s a core part of who he is, and essentially defines him.
As he put it, “That’s a part of me till the day I die.”
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