Jamie Foxx Mourns the Loss of Dear Friend: ‘This One Hurts’

Celebrated neo soul musician D’Angelo, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died on Tuesday, October 14. He died from pancreatic cancer, which he battled privately. He was 51. 

Since the announcement of D’Angelo’s passing, social media has been flooded with tributes. Fans and celebrities have shared their condolences, and among those who honored the late musician was Jamie Foxx. 

Jamie Foxx. Mourns D’Angelo

Foxx posted several photos of D’Angelo on Instagram on October 14. In the caption, he shared a long and thoughtful message about the tremendous impact the musician had on his life. “I remember hearing your music for the first time… I said to myself … whoever this is they are anointed… Then when I finally got a chance to see you… Like everyone when they saw the most incredible music video of our time… I was blown away… I thought to myself I have to see this person in concert… “ he wrote.

Foxx revealed how he had seen D’Angelo perform live and how this performance left a lasting impression. He described his voice as ”silky and flawless,” and he was impressed by his immense talent and “envious” of his style and swag.

He continued, “How do you feel still goes down and performance history… God put you here for a reason, and we were all lucky enough to see what God had made… That’s why today real tears run down my face … to hear the news that God has taken one of his special creations home… I know God doesn’t make mistakes… But this one hurts like hell… rest up my friend… you will be missed forever… But your music and your impression will be felt for generations to come…. REST IN POWER AND BEAUTIFUL MUSIC….. You are one of one….”

Fans Show Jamie Foxx Love 

Foxx’s tribute is beautiful and heartfelt. He effortlessly conveys the emotion with his words, and his tribute has attracted a lot of attention from fans. The post has been liked over 88,000 times, and the comment section is filled with condolences and praise for his post.

“I’ll never forget your fun tribute to D’Angelo on the Jamie Foxx Show,” a comment reads. “Rest in Power King!” Another fan shared, “How beautiful Jamie thank you for sharing this with us your fans and his fans.”

“This one really does hurt. your words above speak for all of us. he was truly one of one,” a third fan wrote.