BET will pay tribute to the late Prince at the 2016 BET Awards this year, following his untimely passing in April. Many were upset at Madonna’s attempt to honor her friend at the Billboard Music Awards last month, and following that show, BET promised to deliver a much better one. So far, Sheila E., The Roots, D’Angelo and Janelle Monae have been announced as performers for BET, with more to follow. Be sure to tune in on Sunday, June 26.
(Video) Jason Derulo Denies Ripping Off D’Angelo’s Shirtless Signature In New Video
Jason Derulo was recently criticized for the music video for his new song, ‘Naked.’ The video shares a pretty similar vibe to R&B singer D’Angelo’s 2000 hit ‘How Does It Feel.’ TMZ caught up with Derulo at LAX and asked him flat-out was he trying to copy cat, D’Angelo’s shirtless signature, but according to Jason he was simply inspired by D’Angelo. More below.
(Photos) D’Angelo Praises Kendrick For His Conscious Awareness!
In this day and age, not a lot of rappers address social issues. A few gems stand out among the hefty inspirational crowd of hip hop artist. Kendrick Lamar has been coined a crafty lyricist and even legends like D’Angelo can agree. D’Angelo praised Kendrick for his conscious awareness.
D’Angelo And The Vanguard Hitting The Road For The Second Coming Tour
Yes, get ready for the summer. In connection with the release of the Black Messaih album, D’Angelo and The Vanguard plan on hitting the road for The Second Coming Tour. The 14-leg kickoff begins June 7 in Oakland at the Fox Theater and will roundup June 28 (MY BIRTHDAY) in Sayreville, New Jersey at the Starland Ballroom. Check out the complete list of tour dates after the jump.
(Video) Artists Come Together for 15th Anniversary of D’Angelo’s Voodoo Album
Fresh off the arrival of the long awaited Black Messiah and straight into another major milestone! Artists Come Together for 15th Anniversary of D’Angelo’s Voodoo Album to pay respect, homage and good vibes to the #classic masterpiece that both defined and redefined the experience of soul, Hip Hop, rhythm and blues.
(Video) D’Angelo Hits The Stage On Saturday Night Live
After recently making his come-back with his Black Messiah album, which can be purchased via iTunes here, D’Angelo appeared on Saturday Night Live to make quite the statement. In honor of Eric Garner and Trayvon Martin, both whom which were killed unlawfully, the R&B heartthrob had his backups rock a black hoodie with the words “I can’t breathe” on it, furthering the importance of the #BlackLivesMatter campaign. Check out D’Angelo’s very moving and civil-rights inspired performance below. D is definitely back and here to stay! (Ladies– try not to throw your panties at your computer screen.. PLEASE!)
