R&B Singer D'Angelo Dies at 51

D'Angelo, a Grammy-award winning R&B singer, has died at the age of 51 after a cancer diagnosis. His family released a statement announcing his death and praising his legacy. D'Angelo was known for pioneering the neo-soul genre and had a successful music career spanning multiple decades. He released three albums, won four Grammy Awards, and was praised by fellow artists for his influence on their work. Tributes have poured in from the music industry, with artists such as Doja Cat, Missy Elliot, and Jennifer Hudson paying their respects.

Grammy-winning R&B singer D'Angelo has died at the age of 51 after a prolonged battle with cancer. Born Michael D'Angelo Archer in Virginia, he rose to fame in the 1990s with his debut album 'Brown Sugar' and went on to release several critically acclaimed albums, including 'Voodoo' and 'Black Messiah.' D'Angelo was known for his soulful voice and genre-bending style, which blended elements of soul, funk, gospel, R&B, and jazz with hip hop. He collaborated with numerous artists, including Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, and Jay-Z, and won multiple Grammy Awards throughout his career. D'Angelo is survived by three children and leaves behind a legacy of 'extraordinarily moving music.' His family has asked for privacy as they mourn his passing.

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