D’Angelo, the legendary icon and R&B popular musician, has reportedly passed away at the age of 51. The singer, whose official name was Michael Eugene Archer, died on Tuesday, October 14, after a private battle with pancreatic cancer, as per TMZ. His former manager, Kedar Massenberg, confirmed the information, although the family has yet to offer an official statement.

Tributes Pour In

Tributes started immediately from the music industry. DJ Premier cited on X (formerly Twitter): “@Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D. Love You KING.”

Journalist and cultural critic Marc Lamont Hill stated: “My sources tell me that D’Angelo has passed. Wow. I have no words. May he rest in perfect peace.” Producer The Alchemist mentioned, “Man. Rest in peace D’ Angelo,” while Tyler, The Creator tributed him by sharing an image of the late singer.

Early Life of D’Angelo

Born in Richmond, Virginia, on February 11, 1974, D’Angelo gained popularity in the mid-1990s with his launch of the album Brown Sugar. The record has famous tracks like “Lady,” “Cruisin’,” “Me and Those Dreamin’ Eyes of Mine,” and “Brown Sugar.” The album received both critical and commercial win, achieving a Grammy nomination for Best R&B Album and a platinum certification from the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America).

Career Details

D’Angelo’s milestone was the second album, Voodoo, was launched five years later and became a chart-topping hit. The project is regarded as a cornerstone of the “Soulquarians” era, a neo-soul movement he supported to pioneer along with Questlove, J Dilla, Erykah Badu, and Common.But , the album also received several challenges, as his sultry “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)” The music clip resulted in unwanted sex symbol attention, initiating him to return back from the limelight.

He came back 14 years later with Black Messiah, a critically stated project that gained him two Grammy Awards for Best R&B Album and Best R&B Song (“Really Love”).

Personal Life

Outside of the music industry, D’Angelo was a father of three, a son with fellow R&B singer Angie Stone, whom he dated in the 1990s. Stone, 63 tragically died earlier this year in a car accident.

FAQs:

Q1. Who was D’Angelo?
He was a R&B singer, musician, and producer.

Q2. When did D’Angelo died?
He reportedly passed away on October 14, 2025.