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D’Angelo‘s life and legacy was celebrated at a personal funeral service in Virginia this previous weekend.
The legendary singer, who handed away on the age of 51 on account of pancreatic most cancers, was laid to relaxation on Saturday (November 1) at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in his birthplace of Richmond.
In keeping with the order of service, pictures of which surfaced on-line, the funeral featured tribute performances from Stevie Marvel in addition to D’Angelo’s former bands The Soultronics and The Vanguard.
The Soultronics, which supported D’Angelo on his Voodoo Tour within the early 2000s, included the likes of Questlove, James Poyser and Pino Palladino, whereas The Vanguard is credited on D’s last album, 2014’s Black Messiah.
Bishop Ralland V. Robinson carried out the service, whereas Pastor Jamal Bryant appeared in a particular video tribute. Attendees included Lauryn Hill, DJ Premier, John Mayer and H.E.R., amongst many extra.
The order of service additionally gave a particular due to a few of D’Angelo’s shut mates and collaborators equivalent to Questlove and Q-Tip.
“We want to categorical our profound gratitude for the overwhelming outpouring of help,” his household wrote in this system. “By music, love and lightweight, Michael D’Angelo Archer’s spirit will shine ceaselessly.”
Invoice McGee shared this system from D’Angelo’s funeral that happened earlier as we speak in Henrico, VA
The veteran jazz musician and educator was a mentor of the late singer when he was younger pic.twitter.com/lrRocrbJYp
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 2, 2025
LAURYN HILL & DJ PREMIER ATTEND D’ANGELO’S FUNERAL
RIP #Dangelo#laurynhill & #dipremier had been at D’Angelo’s
funeral#angiestone pic.twitter.com/Oqqb2KxySU— 449 TEA (@449tea) November 2, 2025
In keeping with Okayplayer, a public memorial for D’Angelo is deliberate for 2026, though additional particulars have but to be introduced.
D’Angelo’s sudden demise on October 14 despatched shockwaves all through the music business, resulting in an outpouring of tributes from Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Barack Obama, Missy Elliott, Jamie Foxx, Tyler, The Creator, RZA, Yasiin Bey and plenty of others.
In an announcement on the time, the singer’s household stated: “The shining star of our household has dimmed his mild for us on this life … We’re saddened that he can solely depart pricey recollections 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 troublesome time however invite you all be part of us in mourning his passing whereas additionally celebrating the present of music that he has left for the world.”
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