What Was Singer D’Angelo’s Net Worth at the Time of His Death?
The music world is mourning the death of another artist. It’s been revealed that R&B singer D’Angelo has died after battling pancreatic cancer. He was 51.
His family confirmed the news in a statement to the New York Post that read: “The shining star of our family has dimmed his light for us in this life. After a prolonged and courageous battle with cancer, we are heartbroken to announce that Michael D’Angelo Archer, known to his fans around the world as D’Angelo, has been called home, departing this life today, Oct. 14th, 2025.
“We are saddened that he can only leave dear memories with his family, but we are eternally grateful for the legacy of extraordinarily moving music he leaves behind. We ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time but invite you all join us in mourning his passing while also celebrating the gift of song that he has left for the world.”
D’Angelo stepped away from the spotlight for several years, leading to speculation about his health and struggles with depression and addiction. Here’s more about his life, including what his net worth was.
Tributes for D’Angelo have been pouring in
Since the news broke, several other musicians and those who knew D’Angelo have been paying tribute to him via social media.
Actor and singer Jamie Foxx was one of the first people to react to the news, writing: “I remember hearing your music for the first time… I said to myself damn whoever this is they are anointed. Then when I finally got a chance to see you… Like everyone when they saw the most incredible music video of our time… I was blown away… I thought to myself I have to see this person in concert… I had my chance to see you at the house of blues… You came out and got right down to business… Your voice was silky and flawless… I was graciously envious of your style and your swag.”
Rapper and singer Missy Elliot posted: “Rest Peacefully D’Angelo. No parent wants to see their children go but it’s painful for children to see their parents go too so send prayers up.”
And DJ Premier added: “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.”
What was D’Angelo’s net worth?
D’Angelo was born Michael Eugene Archer on Feb. 11, 1974, in Richmond, Virginia. His father was a preacher, and therefore he grew up listening to gospel music. He developed an appreciation for music at a young age and began playing the piano. By the time he was a teenager, he was performing during amateur nights with his band, Michael Archer and Precise. They eventually earned recognition when they performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem.
When he was 18, D’Angelo dropped out of school and moved to New York to pursue music full-time. He released his debut album, Brown Sugar, in 1995. He followed that up with his second album, Voodoo, in 2000, which debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. It included the hit track “Untitled (How Does It Feel).” D’Angelo also collaborated with several other giants in the business including Lauryn Hill for her song “Nothing Even Matters.”
At the time of his death, D’Angelo had an estimated net worth of $1 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
The Grammy winner began a relationship with fellow R&B star Angie Stone in the ’90s and they had one son, Michael. In March 2025, Stone was killed in a car crash near Montgomery, Alabama.
In addition to Michael, D’Angelo is survived by two other children—a daughter, Imani, born in 1999, and a son, Morocco, born in 2010.
