American R&B artist D’Angelo passed away on October 14 at 51 after battling cancer, triggering an outpouring of sorrow on social media from fellow musicians. Here are the responses to his demise.
Lauryn Hill penned a heartfelt tribute on X, lauding D’Angelo as “a guiding light to a generation.”
Toronto’s jazz trio, BadBadNotGood, shared an Instagram post honoring D’Angelo, calling him “one of the greatest ever” and offering condolences to his loved ones.
Daniel Caesar, a prominent R&B artist from Toronto, shared a screenshot of D’Angelo’s performance on his Instagram page.
The family of J Dilla, a producer from the Soulquarians group who collaborated with D’Angelo on tracks like “So Far to Go,” mourned his loss on Instagram, sending love and support to his family and friends.
Nile Rodgers reminisced about his first encounter with D’Angelo and the impact of his music.
Jill Scott expressed her condolences for D’Angelo’s family and fans on X.
Missy Elliott urged fans to send prayers for D’Angelo’s son, Michael Archer.
Rapper Tyler, the Creator, paid a heartfelt tribute on Instagram, reflecting on how D’Angelo’s album “Voodoo” influenced him, expressing gratitude for experiencing his artistry.
Doja Cat hailed D’Angelo as “a true soul voice and an inspiration to many brilliant artists of present and future generations” on X.
Charlotte Day Wilson, a soul singer from Toronto, expressed her devastation on Instagram, describing D’Angelo’s impact on her as indescribable. In 2024, Wilson hailed D’Angelo’s “Voodoo” as a flawless album in a Pitchfork interview.
Funk legend Bootsy Collins mourned the loss of D’Angelo, referring to him as a friend, creator, and legend on X.
Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers acknowledged D’Angelo for reshaping popular music. He paid tribute on Instagram, saying, “Fly free with the angels D’Angelo, we will listen to you forever and always be moved.”
Canadian R&B artist Glenn Lewis expressed his love and grief on Instagram, stating, “I love you and I miss you already, brother.”
