"DAngelo was one of a kind," Obama wrote on X. "As a pioneer in neo-soul, he inspired a generation of singers, and helped shape music today. Michelle and I are thinking of his family, and all those who loved and admired him."

The singer, whose real name was Michael Eugene Archer, died Tuesday after a long bout with cancer, his family said in a statement.

Numerous celebrities have paid tribute to the 51-year-old singer after his death announced on Tuesday.

In addition to the former president, celebrities such as actor Jamie Foxx, the co-founder and bassist of the rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers, Flea, and Grammy-Award winning R&B singers Maxwell and Jill Scott shared their memories of the singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and and remembered for attracting mainstream attenti

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