Benzino Closes Comments After Internet Roasts D’Angelo Tribute

Amid D’Angelo‘s dying, quite a lot of artists, from Jill Scott to Maxwell and Lauryn Hill, despatched him love on social media. Lots have spoken on how he impressed them musically, whereas his youngsters have opened up about their relationship with him. Someday after D’Angelo handed away, Benzino additionally opted to point out the R&B legend reward. Not even 24 hours later, he has closed the remark part below the put up. And given the combined reactions poppin’ off on social platforms, we will see why he mentioned buh-bye to the function, chile!

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Benzino Sends D’Angelo Love With Viral 2020 Video

In September 2020, the ‘Rock The Social gathering’ rapper launched a music video for his track, ‘Larger Image.’ From the beginning of the almost three-minute video, it’s apparent Benzino drew inspiration from D’Angelo—particularly, the singer’s iconic shirtless second within the video for ‘How Does It Really feel.’ Once more, it’s not the primary time the web is riled up over the video, provided that Benzino’s model is 5 years previous. Nonetheless, he used the clip on his newest Instagram account to honor D’Angelo. His caption mentioned:

“I completely was influenced by the Superb artist DAngelo Rip King your music is timeless. 🕊️”

When this text was printed, Benzino closed the remark part, which had solely 349 likes. He has not but reacted to the backlash. Peep his tribute second beneath.

Social Media Comes For Benzino’s Neck Over Tribute

It’s unclear when precisely Benzino turned off the tribute’s remark part. Nevertheless, that didn’t cease D’Angelo’s followers from sounding OFF on different platforms, particularly X. Whereas there appears to be some confusion about when Zino filmed the video, the consensus is obvious. The tribute was not IT—phrase to the web, not us!

It’s the truth that sooner or later final night time he turned them feedback off on IG so thanks for flaming his a** up as a result of he’s out of of pocket!

— Licensed Hoodie Thief 🏁 (@KryssyLaReina) October 16, 2025

Hold scrolling to see how a few of D’Angelo’s supporters are clocking Benzino whereas others applaud his effort to present credit score the place it’s due! After which there’s the parents catching a kiiii over the ‘Larger Image’ scene.

Benzino Plzzzz…….We simply misplaced D’Angelo!!!
😭😭😭😭😭 https://t.co/XolqeiAUjo

— ♓🐟✨🦋 (@BeautyInside93) October 16, 2025

Benzino is among the funniest people ever man. What a personality https://t.co/fMo7B9OiUr

— Demz (@Demmy_Lad) October 16, 2025

For the love of Jah somebody please get Benzino off the streets and the internets!

— Range Joseph (@Slackonbothsydz) October 16, 2025

Benzino is unquestionably not seeing heaven lmaooo. Hate I even noticed that shit 😂😂😂

— Stag (@StagBeChillin) October 16, 2025

I am no Benzino fan, however I give him props for honoring DeAngelo in his personal manner. Not each tribute goes to be nice and even good (I am 👀 at you, Madonna and Justin T), however I can respect the celebration of it if it is real and never just a few contract deal. https://t.co/5Mwn0TO16C

— Carolyn Washington (@prodigalkid) October 16, 2025

this man Benzino pisses me off so unhealthy 😭😭😭 https://t.co/X2ktUyj60k

— giggs ⚖️ (@dkarunaa) October 16, 2025

that is my first time seeing benzino in years and its some shit he didn’t have to put up https://t.co/FMyqloUcoO

— chantel nanami. (@chantellyyy) October 16, 2025

Benzino’s D’Angelo…ahem…”tribute” appears like that rotisserie rooster that you just inform the worker, “might I’ve that different one as an alternative?”

— dj harvey dent (@djharveydent) October 16, 2025

Benzino the distinction is individuals really WANTED to see a nekkid D’Angelo no person desires this put that shit away you scaring the kids https://t.co/TLOTrxODmP

— Lashanda Walker (@majesticbeauty5) October 16, 2025

Why is Benzino enjoying with D’Angelo title like that 😭😭😭

— Scorpiana 💜😈♏️ (@4ever_ktown) October 16, 2025

How quickly can we get Benzino arrested for that video? And I’m so critical.

— boner storage (@letsnotbdumb) October 16, 2025

I didn’t have to see Benzino do a tribute to D’Angelo’s How Does It Really feel. You’ll drown within the River Styx for placing that on my TL.

— astral (@AstralBlackLord) October 16, 2025

What TF was Benzino pondering? Bro, persons are attempting to mourn D’Angelo, not see goofy sh*t like this….

— TonyDaDome (@TonyDaDome) October 16, 2025

What Occurred To D’Angelo?

As beforehand reported, D’Angelo handed away on Tuesday (October 14) after privately battling pancreatic most cancers. He was 51 when he handed away in New York Metropolis. It’s unclear when the singer was identified, however his household confirmed the tragic information in statements to the press and on social media. They referred to as his dying “heartbreaking” and his battle “extended and brave.”

“We’re saddened that he can solely depart pricey reminiscences together with his household, however we’re eternally grateful for the legacy of terribly shifting music he leaves behind. We ask that you just respect our privateness throughout this tough time however invite you all be a part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the present of track that he has left for the world,” the assertion mentioned, per PEOPLE.

He’s survived by three youngsters from completely different previous relationships, together with Michael Archer II—whom he co-parented with the late Angie Stone. Stone additionally handed away this yr from a extreme automotive accident. At present, there isn’t any details about his memorial service or public tributes. Three albums, 4 Grammy awards, and numerous followers, D’Angelo remained an icon from the beginning of his profession within the mid-90s to his final breath. R.I.P. Legend!