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Musicians from across the generations have been reacting to the news that D’Angelo has passed away age 51.
DJ Premier, who produced the Voodoo track “Devil’s Pie,” was one of the first to offer his thoughts on the sad news. “We have [sic] so many great times,” he wrote. “Gonna miss you so much.”
Jill Scott, a key figure in the wave of neo-soul artists with which D’Angelo first made his name, also praised the late star. “This loss HURTS!!” she shared on X. “Love to my family that are family to him.”
D’Angelo’s role as one of the most influential figures of his generation is refllected in the wide range of artists paying tribute today. Tyler, The Creator honored the late star with a simple image while Doja Cat dubbed him “a true voice of soul.”
Read on for more tributes to D’Angelo from across the music world.