Such sad news... #DAngelo, an R&B icon and Neo-Soul trailblazer, has passed away after a prolonged, but private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51 years old. The Virginia native learned piano at a young age and played at his grandfather’s Pentecostal church. As a teen, he formed a group called 'Three of a Kind' with his cousins and they performed at local talent shows. His first major mark on the music industry was co-producing the 1994 single 'U Will Know' for the R&B group Black Men Unit

Sit back, relax, and enjoy this performance by Boris Kodjoe 😌 #NationalRelaxationDay 🎶: "(Untitled) How Does It Feel" by D'Angelo | Lip Sync Battle

Today, we honor the life and legacy of D’Angelo. He is remembered as an artistic pioneer who helped reshape R&B and create the legendary neo-soul sound and found his home on our stage. From winning Amateur Night 3x and numerous Showtime appearances, to lighting up our Historic Theater with an unparalleled Verzuz performance in 2021, D’Angelo paved the way for countless artists and made a home on #TheApollo stage. His lyrics and voice carried the spirit of gospel, funk, hip-hop and soul, and his