D’Angelo’s Streams Surge 796% Following Cancer Death

Neo-soul legend D'Angelo, who passed away in October 2025 at age 51 from cancer, is being celebrated posthumously as his music catalog experiences a massive resurgence in streams and sales. His songs saw a 796% increase in U.S. on-demand streams in the week following his death, jumping from 1.8 million to 16.1 million streams. Key tracks driving this surge include "Untitled (How Does It Feel)," "Lady," and "Brown Sugar," which all re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Songs charts, with "Untitled" reaching #25 on the Hot 100 and topping the R&B Digital Song Sales chart. D'Angelo's three albums, noted for their influence on 1990s neo-soul alongside contemporaries such as Erykah Badu and Lauryn Hill, have solidified his legacy despite his relatively small catalog. His debut album "Brown Sugar" and sophomore album "Voodoo" both received Grammy recognition, and his 2014 album "Black Messiah" also earned multiple Grammy wins. The posthumous spike in interest underscores D'Angelo's enduring impact on music and the ongoing appreciation of his artistry.