Celebrated neo soul musician D’Angelo, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died on Tuesday, October 14. He died from pancreatic cancer, which he battled privately. He was 51.
Since the announcement of D’Angelo’s passing, social media has been flooded with tributes. Fans and celebrities have shared their condolences, and among those who honored the late musician was Jamie Foxx.
Jamie Foxx. Mourns D’Angelo
Foxx posted several photos of D’Angelo on Instagram on October 14. In the caption, he shared a long and thoughtful message about the tremendous impact the musician had on his life. “I remember hearing your music for the first time… I said to myself … whoever this is they are anointed… Then when I finally got a chance to see you… Like everyone when they saw the most incredible music video of our time… I was blown away… I thought to myself I have to see this person in concert… “ he wrote.
Foxx revealed how he had seen D’Angelo perform live and how this performance left a lasting impression. He described his voice as ”silky and flawless,” and he was impressed by his immense talent and “envious” of his style and swag.
He continued, “How do you feel still goes down and performance history… God put you here for a reason, and we were all lucky enough to see what God had made… That’s why today real tears run down my face … to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home… I know God doesn’t make mistakes… But this one hurts like hell… rest up my friend… you will be missed forever… But your music and your impression will be felt for generations to come…. REST IN POWER AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC….. You are one of one….”
Fans Show Jamie Foxx Love
Foxx’s tribute is beautiful and heartfelt. He effortlessly conveys the emotion with his words, and his tribute has attracted a lot of attention from fans. The post has been liked over 88,000 times, and the comment section is filled with condolences and praise for his post.
“I’ll never forget your fun tribute to D’Angelo on the Jamie Foxx Show,” a comment reads. “Rest in Power King!” Another fan shared, “How beautiful Jamie thank you for sharing this with us your fans and his fans.”
“This one really does hurt. your words above speak for all of us. he was truly one of one,” a third fan wrote.
Your talent is undeniable performance incredible I thank God for him to allow us to see a musical genius your preparation when you perform is outstanding and now we know you’re singing with the angels deepest condolences goes out to your entire family may God bring healing strength and comfort in their time of Berea DeAngelo you will be forever in our hearts and your legacy will live on ❤️❤️❤️
May God send healing comfort and strength to the entire family your loved one will be truly missed his legacy will live on and deepest condolences goes out to the entire family in your time of bereavement
I remember hearing
D’Angelo it was march 1,1996, just paroled out of San Quentin and my baby mama was waiting on me in the parking lot of San Quentin, I got in the car and she started playing D’Angelo your my lady and I was like who’s that she showed me the CD and I was like he’s a fool meaning he’s tight, he’s good he’ll be missed but the music live on.
Musical geniuses like DeAngelo are fading from our world but their music will forever be with us. Hopefully the time is not gone for those artists that sing and play instruments. They are gifts to our world. GOD bless and RIP
Yes; l must say he’s one of the greatest artist l’ve ever none.
When you ask “How Does It Feel”, I say painful and exhausting to loose a man with such talent. I didn’t know him personally but his music was so profound as well as helpedthrough some terrible times. He had a songs that reached me at some of my darkest moments. I can go on and on but I just want to thank you for music. I also would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family….. I will always remember you and pray that you’re at “PEACE” but most of all that you and Angie are making beautiful music together in “Heaven”. 🙏🏾❤️☺️
Heartfelt condolences and prayers go up for the family and friends of this ever talented icon….
Keeping y’all in our thoughts🎵🎶🎵🎶🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹
Very well said by all of DeAngelo’s fans & Amen to Mr Jamie Foxx !! ( My then : Fianc’e and her Best friend went the live concert here in Atlanta Ga. & my lady was so hyped about going to the show “Like” Mr Foxx said ; it was so good to see them go out to see DeAngelo Live & have such a good time.!!! They took photo”s & said how much they enjoyed the Show.!! “Brown Sugar” is one of my many favoites from this Great artist also : “Nothing Even Matters” the duet from : Ms Lauryn Hill those two songs are forever in my playlist… 🎨🎤❤️👌🏽 Rest in Peace DeAngelo & may GOD bless your soul , Family & Fans…🕊🕊🕊🇺🇸🎶🎤☝🏽