Who Was D’Angelo? Age, Real Name, Songs, Family, Wife, Grammy Wins, Death Reason, Net Worth & More

Michael Eugene Archer, better known by his stage name D’Angelo, was an American singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist who became one of the defining voices of the neo-soul movement. Known for his smooth yet raw vocal delivery, his mix of soulful R&B, jazz, funk, and gospel earned him critical acclaim and a loyal fanbase. He released relatively few albums but left a large imprint through songs, performances, and intense musical integrity.

What is the Real Name of D’Angelo?

His real name was Michael Eugene Archer, and his stage name was D’Angelo.

Songs of D’Angelo

Some of D’Angelo’s most well-known songs include:

• Brown Sugar (title track from debut album)
• Lady
• Untitled (How Does It Feel)
• Songs from albums Voodoo and Black Messiah — e.g., Really Love

What was the D’Angelo's Death Reason?

D’Angelo died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, after a prolonged battle with cancer.

Band (Musical Affiliations) of D’Angelo

D’Angelo was a solo artist but often worked with collaborators, as his work was associated with neo-soul, R&B, funk, jazz, and soul. He was also associated with the collective Soulquarians and has collaborated with many artists, including Lauryn Hill, Common, Erykah Badu, etc.

Family of D’Angelo

D’Angelo has had three children: a son with Angie Stone (Michael Archer Jr., aka Swayvo Twain), a daughter, Imani Archer, and another child.

What is the Net Worth of D’Angelo in Rupees?

His net worth was around US$1 million (8,83,41,173.60) at the time of his death. Like many celebrity net worth figures, this is approximate and based on public information.

Last Song of D’Angelo

His final released track was “I Want You Forever” (2024), a collaboration with Jay-Z for The Book of Clarence soundtrack.

Also, there's “Unshaken” from Red Dead Redemption 2, which is among his later works.

Grammy to D’Angelo

D’Angelo won multiple Grammy Awards during his career (exact number: 4 Grammys as of the latest reports).

Some wins included Best R&B Album for Voodoo, Black Messiah, Best R&B Song, Best Male R&B Vocal Performance for Untitled (How Does It Feel), etc.

Who is the Wife of D’Angelo?

There’s no credible record that D’Angelo was ever married. He did, however, have a long-term relationship with Angie Stone in the 1990s.

Children of D’Angelo

D’Angelo had three children. 

• Son with Angie Stone: Michael Archer Jr. (also known as Swayvo Twain)
• Daughter: Imani Archer
• Another child (details lesser known in public sources)