Legendary Musician D’Angelo Passes Away

Iconic singer and songwriter D’Angelo has handed away.

After reviews started to flow into on social media earlier this morning US time, a few important voices together with DJ Premier confirmed the information on their social media.

Again in Could, the reclusive artist has dropped out of the Roots competition in Philly “as a consequence of a longer-than-expected surgical restoration.” He was later changed by Maxwell. “Attributable to an unexpected medical delay relating to surgical procedure I had earlier this yr, I’ve been suggested by my group of specialist[s] that the efficiency this weekend may additional complicate issues,” D’Angelo wrote on Instagram. “It’s practically inconceivable to specific how disillusioned I’m not to have the ability to play with my brothers the Roots. And much more disillusioned to not see all of you.”

UPDATE: The information has been confirmed by his former supervisor, Kedar Massenberg, and the singer’s household.

“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, recognized to his followers all over the world as D’Angelo, has been known as residence, departing this life at this time, October 14th, 2025,” his household stated in a press release. “We’re saddened that he can solely depart expensive recollections together 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 troublesome time however invite you all be a part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the present of music that he has left for the world.”

D’Angelo received 4 GRAMMYs throughout his tales profession: Greatest R&B Album for each Voodoo and Black Messiah, Greatest R&B Vocal Efficiency for “Untitled (How Does It Really feel)” and Greatest R&B Music for “Actually Love.”