D’Angelo, the legendary soul and R&B musician, has handed away on the age of 51.
The singer (actual identify Michael Eugene Archer) died on Tuesday (October 14) following a non-public battle with pancreatic most cancers, in accordance with TMZ.
UPDATE: D’Angelo’s household have launched the next assertion:
“The shining star of our household has dimmed his mild for us on this life… After a protracted and brave battle with most cancers, we’re heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, identified to his followers all over the world as D’Angelo, has been known as residence, departing this life right now, October 14th, 2025.
“We’re saddened that he can solely go away pricey reminiscences along with his household, however we’re eternally grateful for the legacy of terribly transferring music he leaves behind. We ask that you simply respect our privateness throughout this tough time however invite you all be a part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the present of tune that he has left for the world.”
Tributes have already begun pouring in for the celebrated crooner, with DJ Premier writing on X (previously Twitter): “@Such a tragic loss to the passing of D’angelo. We’ve so many nice occasions. Gonna miss you a lot. Sleep Peacefully D. Love You KING.”
Journalist and cultural critic Marc Lamont Hill added: “My sources inform me that D’Angelo has handed. Wow. I’ve no phrases. Could he relaxation in excellent peace.”
The Alchemist additionally wrote: “Man. Relaxation in peace D’ Angelo,” whereas Tyler, The Creator paid tribute by merely posting an image of the late singer.
Such a tragic loss to the passing of D’angelo. We’ve so many nice occasions. Gonna miss you a lot. Sleep Peacefully D’
Love You KING 🫡🤍🕊️🙏🏾— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) October 14, 2025
My sources inform me that D’Angelo has handed. Wow. I’ve no phrases. Could he relaxation in excellent peace.
— Marc Lamont Hill (@marclamonthill) October 14, 2025
Man. Relaxation in peace D’ Angelo. 🕊️
— Alchemist Sort Beat (@Alchemist) October 14, 2025
— T (@tylerthecreator) October 14, 2025
Born in Richmond, Virginia on February 11, 1974, D’Angelo rose to fame within the mid Nineties along with his debut album Brown Sugar, which spawned the hits “Girl,” “Cruisin’,” “Me and These Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine” and “Brown Sugar.”
The mission was each a crucial and business success, incomes a Grammy nomination for Finest R&B Album in addition to a platinum plaque from the RIAA (Recording Trade Assocation of America).
D’Angelo’s magnum opus got here 5 years later with Voodoo, a chart-topping masterpiece that is still the crown jewel of the “Soulquarians” period — the so-called neo-soul motion that he spearheaded within the late ’90s and early ’00s alongside Questlove, J Dilla, Erykah Badu and Widespread.
The enduring album would show to be a present and a curse for D’Angelo, although, who largely retreated from the highlight after his sultry “Untitled (How Does It Really feel?)” music video earned him undesirable intercourse image standing.
The singer and producer ultimately returned 14 years later with Black Messiah, one other career-defining effort that notched him two Grammys for Finest R&B Album and Finest R&B Track (“Actually Love”).
Away from music, D’Angelo welcomed three kids, together with a son with fellow R&B singer Angie Stone whom he dated within the Nineties. Stone was tragically killed in a automobile accident aged 63 earlier this yr.
HipHopDX sends its condolences to D’Angelo’s household, associates and followers.
