D’Angelo’s Death
Celebs & Music Stars SHATTERED
DJ Premier, Jill Scott, Jamie Foxx, More Mourn Legend
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D’Angelo‘s sudden death from pancreatic cancer has completely shattered the hip hop and R&B world … several of his collaborators and admiring peers are mourning the loss and memorializing his legacy.
DJ Premier, who produced several classic records for D’Angelo — including their well-placed “Devil’s Pie” track — sent out a loving tribute remembering the “many” good times they had together. The Alchemist and Tyler, The Creator also sent out RIP tweets.
Jill Scott, who was equally instrumental in cementing neo-soul into the music biz, sent out a sweeping tribute to D’Angelo, admitting she never met him … but she still loved him with all her heart.
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Jamie Foxx penned a moving tribute to D’Angelo’s magnum opus, “Untitled (How Does It Feel)” … recalling the moment it propelled the sultry singer into permanent sex-symbol status.
Veteran musicians such as 9th Wonder, Bryan-Michael Cox, Flavor Flav and Jeymes Samuel also paid their respects to his dynamic artistry.
The pioneering R&B neo-soul singer and seduction artist hadn’t released an album since 2014. Still, his longtime friend and collaborator Raphael Saadiq recently hinted he was back in the studio.
Still, his health took a turn, having abruptly canceled his scheduled appearance at this year’s Roots Picnic.
