Beyoncé Mourns D’Angelo: “We’ll Never Forget You”

Beyoncé is mourning the loss of D’Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B and neo-soul icon, who passed away at the age of 51 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer.

Visitors to Beyoncé’s official website were met with a moving tribute. As the homepage cycled through images from her “Cowboy Carter” tour, it paused on a powerful photo of D’Angelo, paired with a heartfelt message celebrating his legacy.

Beyoncé praised D’Angelo’s music, voice, piano skills, and groundbreaking artistry, calling him a pioneer of neo-soul who transformed rhythm and blues forever. She wrote that no one in the music world will ever forget his influence.

D’Angelo, best known for hits like “Brown Sugar” and “Untitled (How Does It Feel),” was a defining voice of 1990s and early 2000s R&B. His unique sound inspired countless artists across genres, including Beyoncé herself.

The beloved singer died Tuesday morning in New York City. Though he kept his illness private, sources confirmed he had been undergoing treatment for months.

Source: beyonce.com

Stars across the industry have shared their tributes, including Jamie Foxx, 9th Wonder, Bryan-Michael Cox, Flavor Flav, and many more.

Beyoncé’s touching words reflect the deep respect and admiration that artists and fans alike hold for D’Angelo. His legacy will continue to shape music for generations to come.

Rest in peace, D’Angelo. 🕊️