DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator and More React to the Death of D’Angelo

The singer-songwriter’s passing has led to an outpouring of grief and remembrance from stars like DJ Premier and Nile Rodgers.

October 14, 2025 - 4:48 p.m.

Photo by Andrea Falletta.

D’Angelo’s death at the age of 51 has sent shockwaves through the music industry, as the singer-songwriter’s legendary catalog made him one of the most revered artists in R&B history. In the hours since news of his passing, contemporaries like DJ Premier, Jill Scott and many others have taken the time to share their memories of the late legend.

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Jill Scott

I told you a long time ago-You ain’t gon understand everything & everything ain’t meant 4 U ,nor I, to understand. I never met D’Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I’m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS. 💔 💔
— ⭐Jill Scott⭐ (@missjillscott) October 14, 2025

Nile Rodgers

My friend Gary Harris brought this musician named D'Angelo over to my NYC apt. He was trying to figure out what to do with the music he'd brought with him. I listened to every cut...not just out of respect but because it was smoking. At the end of the encounter he asked me, "What… pic.twitter.com/4KjOKLswP9
— Nile Rodgers (@nilerodgers) October 14, 2025

M.anifest

Africa is my descent
And here I’m far from home
I dwell within a land that's meant
…. Meant for many men not my tone
- D’Angelo

🕊️🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/NcueAwiKGu
— M.anifest (@manifestive) October 14, 2025

Missy Elliott

Rest Peacefully D’Angelo🙏🏾🕊️
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 mom this year for strength 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/XDIRSskF08
— Missy Elliott (@MissyElliott) October 14, 2025

Vernon Reid

D’Angelo was connected to what I call Soul in a big way. This isn’t just heartbreaking-it’s cosmically cruel.
— Vernon Reid (@vurnt22) October 14, 2025

Writer Cheo Hodari Coker

Every generation has a genius that comes FROM their generation. For my grandparents that was Miles Davis. For my parents it was Sly Stone. For my older cousins it was Prince. D'Angelo was ours. This one hurts...
— Cheo Hodari Coker (@cheo_coker) October 14, 2025

Bootsy Collins

Danggit!🤟Say it ain't so, but we just lost a friend, a creator & legend, D'Angelo!😭 Prayer's going out to his family & friends!🙏🙏🙏 We all lolve u lil-brother. R.I.P... pic.twitter.com/I9fmImBxl1
— Bootsy Collins (@Bootsy_Collins) October 14, 2025

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Flavor Flav

R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo 🙏🏾🕊️ pic.twitter.com/FOlqJiw79P
— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October 14, 2025

Verzus

We had the honor to celebrate this hero one night only on VERZUZ. The VERZUZ family would like to send our condolences to the entire family and friends of the Iconic D’Angelo 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️ pic.twitter.com/K1Ah7PzN7K
— VERZUZ TV (@verzuzonline) October 14, 2025

De La Soul

Thank You D’Angelo 🕊️✨
📹: thedangelo_fp (Instagram) pic.twitter.com/dGpgRcshTE
— De La Soul (@WeAreDeLaSoul) October 14, 2025

Jemele Hill

D’Angelo made three albums with no skips. That man is a legend. And for those of us who were in our early adulthood during that neo-Soul era, this one hit especially hard.
— Jemele Hill (@jemelehill) October 14, 2025

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DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator and More React to the Death of D’Angelo

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DJ Premier, Tyler, The Creator and More React to the Death of D’Angelo

The singer-songwriter’s passing has led to an outpouring of grief and remembrance from stars like DJ Premier and Nile Rodgers.