Overview

• His family confirmed he died on Oct. 14, 2025 in New York City and requested privacy.
• The neo-soul pioneer won four Grammys and released the acclaimed albums Brown Sugar, Voodoo and Black Messiah.
• Tributes arrived from fellow artists including DJ Premier, Jill Scott and Tyler, the Creator.
• He recently canceled a planned Roots Picnic headlining set, citing an unforeseen medical delay related to earlier surgery.
• He is survived by three children, including a son with the late Angie Stone, and reports indicated he had been working on new music.