Legendary R&B singer D’Angelo has died, according to multiple reports.
He was 51.
TMZ reported that the singer’s death came after a battle with pancreatic cancer.
His death sent shockwaves through the music world.
“I told you a long time ago,” singer Jill Scott wrote on X. “You ain’t gon understand everyting & everything ain’t meant 4 U, nor I, to understand. I never met D’Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I’m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS.”
“Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo,” DJ Premier wrote on X. “We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D. Love you KING.”
“R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo,” Flavor Flav wrote.
TMZ cited “sources connected to his family” as well as his former ma