Overview
- A private funeral was held Nov. 1 at Saint Paul’s Baptist Church in Henrico, Virginia, honoring the 51-year-old neo-soul pioneer.
- Stevie Wonder performed “If It’s Magic,” “The Lord’s Prayer,” and “As” with The Soultronics and The Vanguard, joined by harpist Brandee Younger.
- Lauryn Hill, DJ Premier, John Mayer and H.E.R. attended the service, and a letter from Barack Obama was read to the congregation.
- The program featured a family message thanking supporters and requesting privacy, with Bishop Ralland V. Robinson officiating and Pastor Jamal Bryant offering a video tribute.
- Okayplayer reported plans for a 2026 public memorial, and Spotify streams of D’Angelo’s catalog have risen by more than 150% since his death.