Music has lost one of its modern soul architects.

Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D’Angelo, the soul revolutionary, has reportedly passed away at 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

From Brown Sugar to Voodoo to Black Messiah, his music didn’t just move… pic.twitter.com/FXr3BrvKed

— ESSENCE (@Essence) October 14, 2025

D’Angelo was more than a voice. He was a feeling.

The kind that could silence a room or move a crowd with one note. His music carried the soul of gospel, the grit of hip-hop, and the smoothness of pure R&B, creating a sound that changed everything. From ‘Brown Sugar’ to… pic.twitter.com/YTPZD58dtw

— BET (@BET) October 14, 2025

D'Angelo wasn't a soul of many words, because he seemed to believe his music would speak best for him. And it will. Forever for a multitude of generations and to comfort anyone who misses his soothing tone or decadent energy.

This moment is how I choose to remember him.… pic.twitter.com/AYaSdAPF7i

— Sassington, M.C. (@MissSassbox) October 14, 2025

We had the honor to celebrate this hero one night only on VERZUZ. The VERZUZ family would like to send our condolences to the entire family and friends of the Iconic D’Angelo 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/K1Ah7PzN7K

— VERZUZ TV (@verzuzonline) October 14, 2025

Rest Peacefully D’Angelo🙏🏾🕊️
No parent want to see their children go but it’s painful for children to see their parents go to so send prayers up for his son who also lost his mom this year for strength 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XDIRSskF08

— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 14, 2025

R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo 🙏🏾🕊️ pic.twitter.com/FOlqJiw79P

— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 14, 2025

This really hurts ! We lost a true original today. It just doesn’t seem real!! It can’t be . D’Angelo, your voice will live on forever. Rest well, King !!! pic.twitter.com/WpOoUANNtw

— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) October 14, 2025

Rest in paradise D’Angelo 💔 pic.twitter.com/dndyCQ9gkq

— BRANDY LEGION (@BrandyLegion) October 14, 2025

Lemme stop you now. A mutual friend shared that our beloved D’Angelo was unwell a few days ago. I sent LOVE yesterday. I didn’t know he was leaving us TODAY. Oooooooh my condolences to his family, his musical fam and fans. I am a fan and I mourn. D. Keaton & now D’Angelo. Hurts

— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) October 14, 2025

D’Angelo’s Prince tribute was the only one that moved me to tears, the way he got choked up. He was truly his greatest musical son. pic.twitter.com/TRGJOXwatJ

— victor (@sacrificeofvic) October 14, 2025

There will be people who hear D’Angelo for the first time and they will know that we were blessed to grow up with his music. A true legend, a gift, that will forever be treasured. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/eJlvc2WiRg

— Raye (@sweetbabyrayes) October 14, 2025

Danggit!🤟Say it ain't so, but we just lost a friend, a creator & legend, D'Angelo!😭 Prayer's going out to his family & friends!🙏🙏🙏 We all lolve u lil-brother. R.I.P… pic.twitter.com/I9fmImBxl1

— Bootsy Collins (@Bootsy_Collins) October 14, 2025

Rest in Power, D’Angelo 🕊️

A true Maestro — his voice, vision, & spirit reshaped the sound of a generation.

He didn’t just make music — he built a language of soul, rooted in tradition but entirely his own.

Fly high, D'.#DAngelo pic.twitter.com/Wni7TSBOjp

— Jazz Is Dead (@jazzisdeadco) October 14, 2025