Michael Archer II, the son of late R&B legends D’Angelo and Angie Stone, is speaking publicly for the first time since losing both parents in the same year. The 24-year-old issued a heartfelt statement following the death of his father, Grammy-winning musician D’Angelo, who passed away on October 14 after a private battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 51.
In his statement, shared Monday, Archer thanked fans for their support during what he called “a very rough and sad year.” His mother, acclaimed soul singer Angie Stone, died in March, marking a double tragedy that has left him grieving two of music’s most beloved voices.
“I am grateful for your thoughts and prayers during these very difficult times,” Archer wrote. “I ask that you please continue to keep me in your thoughts, as it will not be easy. But one thing that both my parents taught me was to be strong, and I intend to do just that.”
Michael Archer II Pays Tribute To D’Angelo & Angie Stone
The message struck a chord across the music community, where fans and fellow artists have expressed an outpouring of sympathy for the only son of two R&B icons. On social media, tributes to D’Angelo celebrated his groundbreaking contributions to the neo-soul movement, while others reflected on the immense talent he and Stone shared through their artistry and influence.
D’Angelo, born Michael Eugene Archer in Richmond, Virginia, redefined modern soul with his 1995 debut Brown Sugar and his Grammy-winning 2000 album Voodoo. Known for his raw musicianship and introspective songwriting, he became a defining voice of his generation, often compared to Prince and Marvin Gaye for his emotional depth and musical innovation.
Now, as the music world continues to mourn, Michael Archer II stands at the center of an unimaginable loss. His words reflect the strength and dignity that defined both his parents’ legacies—a reminder of resilience in the face of grief, and of the lasting impact D’Angelo and Angie Stone made on generations of listeners.
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