Bartees Strange posted, “I don’t post here much but the loss of D’Angelo is going to be felt by music so deeply for such a long time. This is a tough one. I love that guy and I love his music. Rest up D’Angelo.”
Doja Cat wrote, “Rest in peace D’angelo. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family and friends. A true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.”
Cadence Weapon shared, “I’m absolutely stunned. RIP to the legend D’Angelo. Bar none, one of the greatest musicians of this generation. He took the torch from Prince and ran with it. His reclusiveness has limited the wider public’s appreciation of his talent but dude was an absolute beast. A genius. Highly recommend anyone who is unfamiliar with his work to check out 2019’s Devil’s Pie: D’Angelo documentary.”
Aminé wrote, “i was 15 when my older cousin took me on a roadtrip to the bay and played me all of brown sugar and voodoo for the very first time. my life changed that day and i was obsessed. Rest in paradise D’angelo. U really meant so much to me and my family.”
Jill Scott’s post read, “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’m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS. 💔 💔”
Erick Sermon wrote, “R I P king. it was a pleasure knowing you and working with you. This is so hard to believe that you are gone. The world just loss a true iconic figure . I play ur music soo much still .. rest on 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
DJ Premier posted, “Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D’ Love You KING 🫡🤍🕊️🙏🏾”
Elsewhere, Royce da 5’9″ said, “R.I.P. one of the GREATEST EVER”; KeiyaA said she was “beyond heartbroken” and “there’d be no me without D’Angelo,” sharing a link to Black Messiah track “Another Life”; Mick Jenkins shared, “Damn. rest in piece legend”; and the Alchemist posted, “Man. Rest in peace D’ Angelo. 🕊️”