Andy BustardOctober 14, 2025
D’Angelo, the legendary soul and R&B musician, has reportedly passed away at the age of 51.
The singer (real name Michael Eugene Archer) died on Tuesday (October 14) following a private battle with pancreatic cancer, according to TMZ.
The news was confirmed by D’Angelo’s former manager, Kedar Massenberg, although his family have yet to issue a statement.
Tributes have already begun pouring in for the celebrated crooner, with DJ Premier writing 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 added: “My sources tell me that D’Angelo has passed. Wow. I have no words. May he rest in perfect peace.”
The Alchemist also wrote: “Man. Rest in peace D’ Angelo,” while Tyler, The Creator paid tribute by simply posting a picture of the late singer.
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D’Angelo’s magnum opus came five years later with Voodoo, a chart-topping masterpiece that remains the crown jewel of the “Soulquarians” era — the so-called neo-soul movement that he spearheaded in the late ’90s and early ’00s alongside Questlove, J Dilla, Erykah Badu and Common.
The iconic album would prove to be a gift and a curse for D’Angelo, though, who largely retreated from the spotlight after his sultry “Untitled (How Does It Feel?)” music video earned him unwanted sex symbol status.