Music World Mourns Loss of Neo-Soul Icon D'Angelo: Tributes Pour In for "A Savant. A True Alien

Tributes Pour In for RB Icon D'Angelo: "A Savant. A True Alien" The music world is mourning the loss of D'Angelo, a pioneering force in the neo-soul movement of the 1990s, who died Tuesday after a battle with cancer. The singer's family announced his passing, and tributes are flooding in from fellow artists and industry leaders. Tyler, the Creator was among those paying homage to D'Angelo, recalling buying his album "Voodoo" for his ninth birthday as a child. "Brown Sugar," he wrote on Instagram, "is one of my favorite songs ever made." The rapper's statement echoed the sentiments of many in the music industry, who praised D'Angelo's innovative style and genre-bending sound. Doja Cat, another prominent artist, shared her own tribute on social media, calling D'Angelo "a true legend" and "one of the most influential artists of our time." Missy Elliott, a fellow neo-soul icon, also paid her respects, saying that D'Angelo was "a savant. A true alien." Nile Rogers, guitarist for Chic and a longtime collaborator with D'Angelo, remembered his friend's unique talent and work ethic. "He was one of the most gifted musicians I've ever met," Rogers said in a statement. "His music will live on forever." D'Angelo's family released a statement expressing their gratitude for the outpouring of love and support from fans and fellow artists. "We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind," they said. Born Michael Eugene Archer in 1974, D'Angelo rose to fame in the 1990s with his debut album "Brown Sugar." He went on to release several critically acclaimed albums, including "Voodoo" and "Black Messiah," which earned him multiple Grammy Awards. His music blended elements of R&B, soul, rock, and hip-hop, influencing a generation of artists. As news of D'Angelo's passing spread, fans took to social media to share their favorite memories and songs by the late singer. The hashtag RIPDAngelo trended on Twitter, with many praising his innovative style and genre-bending sound. The music industry will likely continue to pay tribute to D'Angelo in the coming days, but for now, fans can take comfort in knowing that his legacy lives on through his music. As Tyler, the Creator so eloquently put it, "Brown Sugar" is a song that "will forever be one of my favorite songs ever made." *Reporting by Hollywoodreporter.*