THE TRUTH ABOUT D'ANGELO AND ANGIE STONE
Did you know that two of soul music’s most powerful voices — D’Angelo and Angie Stone — not only reshaped R&B forever but also shared a deep bond and a son who now carries their legacy forward?
D’Angelo, born Tuesday, February 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia, was a musical prodigy whose debut album Brown Sugar (1995) sparked the neo-soul movement. His follow-up, Voodoo (2000), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and earned him two Grammy Awards, including Best R&B Album. His final masterpiece, Black Messiah (2014), cemented his genius — blending spirituality, funk, and revolution. D’Angelo passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at the age of 51, leaving behind a sound that forever changed the soul landscape.
Angie Stone, born Monday, December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, began her journey as part of the pioneering female rap trio The Sequence before transitioning into R&B. Her solo debut Black Diamond (1999) went Gold, followed by the critically acclaimed Mahogany Soul (2001). With three Grammy nominations and multiple Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, Stone’s rich voice and heartfelt storytelling made her one of the most respected artists of her generation. She passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 63.
Together, they shared a son — Michael D’Angelo Archer II, born in 1998 — who embodies the harmony of both parents’ creative brilliance. Today, fans honor not only their music but the enduring love, faith, and artistry that unite their souls forever.