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Late neo-soul singer D’Angelo has been laid to rest as Stevie Wonder, Lauryn Hill, and more vocal greats attended his recent memorial service.
According to TMZ, D’Angelo was laid to rest at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico, Virginia, on Saturday, November 1. Per PEOPLE, the Soultronics and The Vanguard, two of the singer’s former bands, performed musical tributes during the service. In addition, Stevie Wonder took the stage to sing a few songs, including ‘If Its Magic’ and ‘The Lords Prayer.’ Notably, TMZ reports that former President Barack Obama even senta letter for the singer’s family to read during the event.
Subsequently, on November 1, photos and videos from the memorial service surfaced. HuffPost Deputy Editor Phil Lewis took to X, formerly known as Twitter, to share a look at the service’s program booklet.
Additionally, photos showed Lauryn Hill and Dr Premier at the service.
Furthermore, photos also showed H.E.R. in attendance.
X users reacted to the photos from the memorial service for D’Angelo in the comment section of Phil Lewis’ tweet.
X user @simoneinthecity wrote, “That had to been a powerful moment to have his house bands with Stevie Wonder singing arguably one of the most beautiful songs written. Im crying just thinking about it”
While X user @tallyohhh added, “Awww Stevie Wonder”
X user @SmallEyez wrote, “Stevie Wonder and the Soultronics/The Vanguard performing a musical tribute of ‘As’…”
While X user @Fezyy added, “Oh this is so final… May his soul rest in peace, he was loved… He will live in our hearts through his beautiful music, and he will never be forgotten.”
X user @Deliame28 wrote, “with the Vanguard in attendance celebrating his life a musical tribute that only DAngelo would plan for his journey to the next realmim certain. Rest now weary traveler your work is done..we will miss you so”
While X user @Deliame28 added, “thee Mr. Wonder singing If Its MagicIm tearing up just thinking about that moment. The lyrics are so fitting for this occasion”
X user @MsDems_ wrote, “Good Lord! This man is truly gone. Damnnnnn”
While X user @BravoEggs added, “Can they release the service music, w/proceeds to his children… Please just reading the names & song selections…”
As The Shade Room previously reported, D’Angelo passed away in October at the age of 51. He was reportedly battling pancreatic cancer. Furthermore, his death occurred months after that of fellow singer Angie Stone, who was also the mother of his eldest son.
Later that month, D’Angelo and Stone’s son, Michael Archer II, publicly mourned his father’s passing alongside his sister, Imani, per The Shade Room. Furthermore, Lauryn Hill, alongside a plethora of celebrities, also shared her own tribute.
At this time, OkayPlayer reports that a public ceremony to honor D’Angelo’s legacy is scheduled to take place in 2026.
