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Notable reaction to the death of R&B and neo-soul icon D’Angelo , who died Tuesday at 51.<\/a><\/p>\n Jamie Foxx<\/p>\n \u201cI remember hearing your music for the first time\u2026 I said to myself damn whoever this is they are anointed\u2026 Then when I finally got a chance to see you\u2026 Like everyone when they saw the most incredible music video of our time\u2026 I was blown away\u2026 I thought to myself I have to see this person in concert\u2026 I had my chance to see you at the house of blues\u2026 You came out and got right down to business\u2026 Your voice was silky and flawless\u2026 I was graciously envious of your style and your swag\u2026<\/p>\n That\u2019s why today real tears run down my face \u2026 to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home\u2026 I know God doesn\u2019t make mistakes\u2026 But this one hurts like hell\u2026 rest up my friend\u2026 you will be missed forever\u2026 But your music and your impression will be felt for generations to come\u2026. REST IN POWER AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC\u2026.. You are one of one\u2026.\u201d \u2014 on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n Maxwell<\/p>\n \u201cbecause u were , we are all because.\u201d \u2014 the Grammy-Award winning R&B singer said on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n Jill Scott<\/p>\n \u201cI told you a long time ago \u2014 You ain\u2019t gon understand everything & everything ain\u2019t meant 4 U, nor I, to understand. I never met D\u2019Angelo but I love him, respect him, admire his gift. This loss HURTS!! Love to my family that are family to him. I\u2019m so sorry. R.I.P. GENIUS.\u201d \u2014 on X.<\/a><\/p>\n Flea<\/p>\n \u201cOne of my all time favorites whose records I went to again and again. Noone did anything funkier over the last 30 years. I never knew him but humbled myself before his music. What a rare and beautiful voice and an inimitable approach to songwriting. What a musician!!! He changed the course of popular music. Fly free with the angels D\u2019angelo, we will listen to you forever and always be moved. I drop to my knees and pray.\u201d \u2014 the co-founder and bassist of the Red Hot Chili Peppers said on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n Bootsy Collins<\/p>\n \u201cDanggit! Say it ain\u2019t so, but we just lost a friend, a creator & legend, D\u2019Angelo! Prayer\u2019s going out to his family & friends! We all lolve u lil-brother. R.I.P…\u201d \u2014 the bassist, singer, and songwriter known for his work with James Brown and as a member of the Parliament-Funkadelic collective, on X.<\/a><\/p>\n Doja Cat<\/p>\n \u201cRest in peace D\u2019angelo. 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.\u201d \u2014 the singer, rapper and pop performer, on X.<\/a><\/p>\n Rosie Perez<\/p>\n \u201cOmg! This is so sad! I knew he was fighting for some time too. But man, this is so sad. At great artist-Gone too soon. My sympathies to his loved ones and family. #RIP D\u2019Angelo\u201d \u2014 the actor, on X.<\/a><\/p>\n DJ Premier<\/p>\n \u201cSuch a sad loss to the passing of D\u2019angelo. We have so many great times. Gonna miss you so much. Sleep Peacefully D\u2019. Love You KING.\u201d \u2014 the legendary DJ and hip-hop producer, on X.<\/a><\/p>\n Bartees Strange<\/p>\n “I can\u2019t think of a musician other than Prince that I revere more. He is one of the great players and bandleaders. I was always inspired by the fact that he also struggled. And we all knew that. We don\u2019t get artists like this often. He really touched my life, and I was sure one day I\u2019d get to see him play. I can\u2019t believe he died so young. I\u2019m very sad. I love that he grew into something new from his past life. \u2014 the acclaimed indie musician said on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n 9th Wonder<\/p>\n “I am sitting in this airport, in tears. The greatest soul musician, of a generation. Is gone. Michael Archer, I love you, man\u2026. Rest in Power to The Great. D\u2019Angelo\u2026. I am broken\u2026..” \u2014 the record producer, on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n Bryan Michael Cox<\/p>\n \u201cWe lost a GIANT today. The last time I shed tears for an artist when they transitioned was Prince\u2026 I shed some today. Rest In Eternal Power, Michael D\u2019Angelo Archer.\u201d \u2014 the R&B songwriter, on Instagram.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n