R&B and soul legend D’Angelo has reportedly died following a non-public battle with pancreatic most cancers. He was 51. Sources inform AllHipHop he died in New York. The chatter surrounding his loss of life began on-line Tuesday morning (October 14).

As DJ Premier posted through 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.”

D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, was widely known for pioneering the neo soul motion together with his distinct mix of traditional R&B and hip-hop influences. His debut album, Brown Sugar (1995), was critically acclaimed and helped push neo soul into the mainstream, that includes chart-topping singles akin to “Lady” and “Brown Sugar.”

D’Angelo’s early profession was marked by collaborations with distinguished artists like Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Angie Stone, and he was additional observed for his work co-producing the hit “U Will Know” for Black Men United.​

With the discharge of his second album, Voodoo (2000), D’Angelo reached new heights, debuting at primary on the US Billboard 200 and incomes a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. The mission included the soulful single “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” which earned him the Grammy for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance.

His deeply expressive performances and artistry drew comparisons to legends like Marvin Gaye and Prince, cementing his fame as one in all R&B’s most profound creators. However, the pressures of fame and his standing as a sex image led to private struggles, together with a battle with alcoholism, leading to a prolonged hiatus from music.​

After greater than a decade away from releasing new materials, D’Angelo returned with Black Messiah in 2014, a mission praised for its musical complexity and socially acutely aware themes. The album resonated with critics and followers alike, that includes highly effective performances on main platforms like Saturday Night Live and resulting in sold-out excursions worldwide

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