Beloved R&B icon D’Angelo, known for redefining soul music with his timeless voice and artistry, has reportedly died at the age of 51, according to TMZ .

D'Angelo life and legacy

What we know:

Artistry has been the focal point for Michael D’Angelo Archer since he came on the scene in 1995 with Grammy-nominated debut ''Brown Sugar.’' The album’s funky R and B grooves recalled the ‘70s sound with its focus on instrumentation instead of borrowed tracks or predictable beats. Critics labeled D’Angelo the leader of a new neosoul movement, along with the likes of Erykah Badu, Lauryn Hill and Maxwell.

According to TMZ, he won four Grammy Awards, including best R&B album for "Voodoo" in 2001 and "Black Messiah" in 2016, as well as best R&B song for "Really Love" and best male R&B vocal perfor

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