Overview
- D’Angelo’s family confirmed his death at 51 and issued a statement urging fans to celebrate his music.
- TMZ reported he died in New York City earlier today, while official statements did not specify the location.
- He helped define neo-soul with the albums Brown Sugar, Voodoo, and Black Messiah, earning multiple Grammy Awards and drawing comparisons to Prince.
- Following the Voodoo tour he struggled with depression and addiction, stepped away from the spotlight, then returned with Black Messiah and performed only sporadically.
- In May he canceled a scheduled Philadelphia concert, citing medical problems, one of the few public updates on his health in recent years.