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Legendary R&B Icon D'Angelo Dies at 51 After Cancer Fight
14 Oct
Summary
- Beyoncé pays tribute to D'Angelo's "beautiful music, voice, and artistry"
- Tyler, the Creator shares how D'Angelo's album "Voodoo" shaped his musical DNA
- D'Angelo's family confirms his passing on October 14, 2025 after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer"
In a tragic loss for the music world, legendary R&B artist D'Angelo, widely regarded as the pioneer of neo-soul, passed away on October 14, 2025 at the age of 51. D'Angelo's family confirmed that he had been courageously battling cancer for an extended period before succumbing to the disease.
Paying tribute to the late icon, Beyoncé took to her website to honor D'Angelo's extraordinary talent and impact. "We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry," she wrote. "You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever. We will never forget you."
Fellow artist Tyler, the Creator also shared a poignant tribute, recounting how D'Angelo's 2000 album "Voodoo" had profoundly shaped his own musical development. "The amount of raps I've wrote to BOOTY on the front porch that year, the amount of times I've tried to mimic vocal phrasing from SEND IT ON, the scratches the disc ended up with from repeating THE ROOT......too many," Tyler wrote, highlighting the lasting influence of D'Angelo's groundbreaking work.
The music community has been left deeply saddened by the loss of this visionary artist, whose soulful sound and innovative approach to R&B left an indelible mark on the industry. D'Angelo's legacy will continue to inspire and influence generations of musicians to come.
