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D’Angelo, Neo-Soul Icon, Has Died At 51

The R&B legend privately battled pancreatic cancer.
The YBFBy 89 Comments3 Mins Read

In shocking & incredibly sad news, neo-soul icon, D’Angelo, has died. He was 51.

Sources connected to his family and his former manager, Kedar Massenberg, have confirmed.

 
 
 
 
 
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The R&B legend, born Michael Eugene Arthur, was privately battling pancreatic cancer for years. Back in May, he pulled out of his performance at The Roots Picnic due to an “unforeseen medical delay”, and profusely apologized to his fans.

The genius songwriter and soul legend came onto the scene in 1995 with a sound we hadn’t yet heard – a modernized version of Teddy Pendergrass and Marvin Gaye with charm and appeal that oozed off the screen from videos for his iconic hits like “Brown Sugar” from his platinum debut album of the same name.

His actual first song was in 1994, titled “U Will Know”, the collaborative empowerment anthem that he wrote and co-produced for Black Men United. “Brown Sugar”, though, is when he stepped out front and made the world take notice.

“Untitled (How Does It Feel)” solidified his place on literally anyone’s list of sexiest R&B singers of all time. “Lady”, along with his remake of Smokey Robinson‘s “Cruisin‘”, are on every R&B playlist there is. Not to mention his features on iconic tracks like Lauryn Hill‘s “Nothing Even Matters” and Method Man‘s “Break Ups 2 Make Ups” that also make appearances on almost any playlist.

Three studio albums later, D’Angelo remained a semi-recluse, performing here and there for festivals, award shows and concerts – all while steering clear of social media and social events, which made fans crave his presence even more.

The 14-time Grammy nominated and 4-time Grammy winner is survived by his two sons and daughter.

The Richmond, VA native shared his son, Michael Jr., with the late singer Angie Stone who tragically passed away in March of this year.

Our hearts and condolences go out to all of D’Angelo’s loved ones during this heartbreaking time. Rest in peace.

YBF’s KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • D’Angelo, iconic singer-songwriter and central figure in the neo-soul movement, has died at age 51. His death was confirmed by sources close to him on October 14th, 2025.
  • D’Angelo fought a private battle with pancreatic cancer, even pulling out of he Roots Picnic in May due to medical issues.
  • The Richmond, VA native soul singer is survived by three children – two sons and one daughter. His son, Michael, Jr., also lost his mother, singer Angie Stone, in a tragic death this past March.
  • D’Angelo’s close friends like DJ Premier have shared their heartbreak on social media over his death.
  • D’Angelo’s star power remains ever present, despite being a semi-recluse. He was a 14-time Grammy nominee and 4-time Grammy winner.
  • D’Angelo’s hit songs “Lady” and “Untitled” are two of the biggest R&B hits of all time.

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