Today, we honor the life and legacy of D’Angelo. He is remembered as an artistic pioneer who helped reshape R&B and create the legendary neo-soul sound and found his home on our stage. From winning Amateur Night 3x and numerous Showtime appearances, to lighting up our Historic Theater with an unparalleled Verzuz performance in 2021, D’Angelo paved the way for countless artists and made a home on #TheApollo stage. His lyrics and voice carried the spirit of gospel, funk, hip-hop and soul, and his