Grammy-winning singer-songwriter D’Angelo has died. The Brown Sugar and Voodoo artist passed away Tuesday morning in New York City following a battle with pancreatic cancer, according to reports. He was 51 years old.
Sources connected to his family and former manager Kedar Massenberg confirmed the news.
A trailblazer of the neo-soul movement, D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, redefined R&B in the mid-1990s with his debut album Brown Sugar and later the critically acclaimed Voodoo, which earned him multiple Grammy Awards.
Known for his rich vocals, musicianship, and genre-blending sound, he collaborated with artists like Jay-Z, Q-Tip, and Snoop Dogg, leaving an indelible mark on music.
D’Angelo is survived by two sons and a daughter. Singer Angie Stone, the mother of his first son, tragically died earlier this year in a car accident.
Fans and peers are mourning the loss of a once-in-a-generation talent whose influence can still be felt across R&B, hip-hop, and soul.
