D Angelo on stage in 2012The death of the singer D’Angelo, born Michael Archer, came as a shock to many — and now, notable figures from various walks of life are paying tribute.In a post on X, formerly Twitter, former US president Barack Obama took time to honour the man he says left a profound mark on the music industry, expressing his admiration and reflecting on the many ways D’Angelo influenced a generation. “D’Angelo was one of a kind,” Obama wrote. “As a pioneer in neo-soul, he inspired a generation of singers, and helped shape music today. Michelle and I are thinking of his family, and all those who loved and admired him.”D Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer, died of cancer on Tuesday at age 51.Fellow musician Beyoncé also paid tribute on her website, writing: ”Rest in peace, Michael Eugene Archer, known to the world of music as the inimitable D’Angelo.“We thank you for your beautiful music, your voice, your proficiency on the piano, your artistry. You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm blues forever.”Bey’s former Destiny’s Child bandmate, Kelly Rowland, also expressed her sorrow at D’Angelo’s death.“This one hurts, DEEP!’ Kelly wrote on X. “The way this man poured himself in the music! The stories I’ve heard of his brilliant process… I’m just speechless. He TRULY IS 1 of 1. Simply gutted by this loss!”The world “lost a GIANT,” she concluded.Although D’Angelo never collaborated musically with rapper Missy Elliot, the two moved in the same creative circles, and she also shared a tribute on X.“Rest Peacefully D’Angelo,” Missy wrote. “No parent want to see their children go but it’s painful for children to see their parents go to so send prayers up for his son who also lost his mum this year for strength.”The 4 My People artist was referring to D’Angelo’s son, Michael Archer Jr., who also lost his mother, musician Angie Stone, earlier this year.D Angelo walks backstage at the VH1 special concert Men Strike Back on April 11, 2000, at Madison Square Garden in New York. “I regret not having more time with you,” singer Lauryn Hill wrote on Instagram. “Your undeniable beauty and talent were not of this world, and a presence not of this world needs protection in a world that covets light and the anointing of God.”Later in her caption, the former Fugees star called D’Angelo a “beacon of light to a generation”.Jamie Foxx echoed the idea that the late musician was anointed.“I remember hearing your music for the first time. I said to myself damn whoever this is they are anointed,” the actor wrote in an Instagram post. “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.”Singer John Legend described himself as “heartbroken” at the death, while singer Jennifer Hudson said D’Angelo’s voice will “live on forever.”D’Angelo, 51, passed away on Tuesday from pancreatic cancer.
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