The music world is mourning the death of singer D'Angelo.

The singer who famously blended soul and R&B passed away on Tuesday after a private fight with cancer.

D'Angelo is credited for being a pioneer for the neo-soul movement, which ushered in talents like Maxwell, Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill.

Maxwell acknowledged this in an online tribute to the singer, writing: "Because u were, we are all because."

Jamie Foxx praised D'Angelo by calling his talent "anointed."

"God put you here for a reason, and we were all lucky enough to see what God had made," the singer and actor wrote on Instagram. "That’s why today real tears run down my face… to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home… I know God doesn’t make mistakes… But this one hurts like hell… rest up, my frie

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