D'Angelo, R&B musician and neo-soul icon, died Tuesday at 51. His family confirmed to CBS News that he died after a "prolonged and courageous battle with cancer."

The Grammy-winning artist was the original headliner for the 2025 Roots Picnic festival , along with Lenny Kravitz and Meek Mill.

Months after the initial announcement, Maxwell , another neo-soul icon, was announced as the new headliner, replacing D'Angelo.

Loved, honored and respected by many, here are the notable reactions from some Philly musicians and beyond.

Jill Scott

"I told you a long time ago-You ain't gon understand everything & 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

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