D’Angelo tributes: Jill Scott, Nile Rodgers, Freddie Gibbs, Doja Cat, Bootsy Collins, more

The music world is in mourning following the sad news that D’Angelo passed away. The groundbreaking R&B artist was 51 years old, and he died after what his family described as a “prolonged and courageous battle” with cancer. Bootsy Collins, Flavor Flav, Jill Scott, Nile Rodgers, DJ Premier, Doja Cat, Juicy J, Freddie Gibbs, Aminé, Fly Anakin, Russ, keiyaA, Backxwash, Jennifer Hudson, Open Mike Eagle are among those who have paid tribute to the late icon – read their messages below.

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

R.I.P. ICON D’Angelo pic.twitter.com/FOlqJiw79P

— FLAVOR FLAV (@FlavorFlav) October

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

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

Such a sad loss to the passing of D’angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D’
Love You KING

— DJ Premier (@REALDJPREMIER) October

Rest in peace D’angelo. My thoughts, love and prayers go out to his family and friends. A true voice of soul and inspiration to many brilliant artists of our generation and generations to come.

— DOJA CAT (@DojaCat) October

Rip the legend D’Angelo

— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) October

D’Angelo? Na

— Big (@FreddieGibbs) October

RIP https://t.co/mIazO9YVkP

— Big (@FreddieGibbs) October

i was 15 when my older cousin took me on a roadtrip to the bay and played me all of brown sugar and voodoo for the very first time. my life changed that day and i was obsessed. Rest in paradise D’angelo. U really meant so much to me and my family.

— Aminé (@heyamine) October

REST IN PEACE TO D’ANGELO.
A RICHMOND LEGEND

— fly anakin (@flyanakin) October

damn RIP D’Angelo

— RUSS (@russdiemon) October

there’d be no me without D’Angelo. rest his soul

— keiyaA (@keiyaa_) October

RIP D’ANGELO. REST EASY LEGEND

— Backxwash (@backxwash) October

This really hurts ! We lost a true original today. It just doesn’t seem real!! It can’t be . D’Angelo, your voice will live on forever. Rest well, King !!! pic.twitter.com/WpOoUANNtw

— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) October

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