Tragic Loss: D'Angelo's Overwhelming Grief Following Ex Angie Stone’s Death
SCANDAL ROCKS MUSIC INDUSTRY AS D'ANGELO PASSES AWAY AT 51
In a shocking turn of events, R&B legend D'Angelo has left this world behind, succumbing to his battle with pancreatic cancer at the tender age of 51. The news of his passing has sent shockwaves throughout the music industry, leaving fans and fellow artists reeling in grief.
But what's even more tragic is that D'Angelo's untimely demise comes just seven months after the passing of his ex-girlfriend Angie Stone, who met her own demise in a car accident earlier this year. The devastating news has left many wondering if D'Angelo was still reeling from the loss of his former flame.
According to sources close to the singer, D'Angelo was "extremely overwhelmed" by Stone's passing and was said to have never attended her funeral service. The insider revealed that despite having moved on with their lives romantically, the idea of both of them being gone within the same year was just too much for him to bear.
D'Angelo and Angie Stone had a whirlwind romance back in the 90s, with Stone even co-writing and co-producing D'Angelo's debut album "Brown Sugar" in 1995. The relationship drew criticism at the time due to their significant age gap, with Stone being 30 years old when they started dating and D'Angelo a mere 19.
But despite the public scrutiny, the couple seemed to have a deep connection, with Stone even defending her younger beau against critics who claimed she was too old for him. In an interview with Essence, Stone revealed that she had been drawn to D'Angelo's raw talent and beauty, saying "You are beautiful. I promise you when your record drops your lips are gonna become famous, your eyes - everything will become famous."
However, their relationship was not without its challenges, with many wondering if the age gap was a factor in their eventual split. Stone addressed these concerns in her interview, stating that people didn't realize she had dated several younger men before D'Angelo and that he wasn't just some "young boy" when they started dating.
Despite their tumultuous past, both D'Angelo and Angie Stone left an indelible mark on the music industry. D'Angelo's smooth vocals and genre-bending sound helped pave the way for neo-soul, earning him four Grammy wins in the process. Meanwhile, Angie Stone was a member of the iconic hip-hop trio The Sequence and had been a mainstay in the R&B scene for decades.
As news of D'Angelo's passing spread like wildfire, tributes began pouring in from fellow artists and fans alike. Beyoncé shared a heartfelt message on her website, paying tribute to D'Angelo's innovative style and influence on the music industry. "You were the pioneer of neo-soul and that changed and transformed rhythm & blues forever," she wrote.
But it wasn't just the music world that was mourning the loss of this musical legend – his family was also struggling to come to terms with their devastating loss. D'Angelo's son Michael, whom he had with Angie Stone, shared a heartfelt message on social media, thanking fans for their support during these difficult times.
"I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times," he wrote. "It has been a very rough and sad year for me... but one thing that both my parents taught me was to be strong, and I intend to do just that."
As the music world continues to mourn the loss of this incredible talent, we can't help but wonder what could have been if D'Angelo had more time on this earth. But as his family so eloquently put it in their statement, "The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life..."
