Grammy-winning R&B singer D’Angelo died at the age of 51. The singer, who was known for his raspy but gentle voice and gained popularity with the music video “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” breathed his last on Tuesday after a long battle with cancer.According to the AP, his family released a statement saying, “A bright star in our family has dimmed his light for us in this life,” adding that they are “forever grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind.”Born Michael Eugene Archer, D’Angelo fused hip-hop, emphatic soul and gospel-based emotions in music, helping to lead the neo-soul movement in the 1990s.The late singer had celebrated the 30th anniversary of his debut studio album ‘Brown Sugar’, which featured songs like ‘Lady’ and the title track, which were huge hits. The 1995 album earned him several Grammy nominations. And in doing so, he established himself as one of R&B’s greatest original voices.The music video for his song “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” became a cultural touchstone as it sparked discussions about artistry, sexuality and vulnerability in the portrayal of black men. The song won him a Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance. This resulted in his second album, “Voodoo,” which topped the Billboard 200 charts and ultimately won the Grammy for Best R&B Album.According to the report, D’Angelo dated Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone in the ’90s. The duo met while he was finishing his album “Brown Sugar.” They bonded over their shared roots in the South and their deep church upbringing. She had worked on and collaborated with his song “Everyday” from her debut album Black Diamond.She once called D’Angelo her “musical soulmate.”The duo share a son, Swayvo Twain, born Michael Archer Jr. Stone, who died in a car accident earlier this year. She was 63.Meanwhile, D’Angelo also has a daughter, Imani Archer, who is also a music artist.D’Angelo also has a daughter, Imani Archer, who is also a music artist.After his album Voodoo, D’Angelo took a break from music for more than a decade.
The big comeback
He celebrated his comeback in 2014 with the album “Black Messiah”, which was released with his band “The Vanguard”. It became a huge success, reaching number 5 on the Billboard 200 charts. It earned D’Angelo a Grammy for Best R&B Album. The single “Really Love” also received a Grammy for Best R&B Song and was nominated for Record of the Year.
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In May 2025, the singer had to cancel his headlining appearance at the 2025 Roots Picnic concert in Philadelphia. He explained that he had to do this due to an “unforeseen medical delay” related to an operation he had earlier this year. According to the singer, the medical team had told him that the performance could worsen his health problems.
