D’Angelo will not be headlining the 2025 Roots Picnic, he introduced in a press release shared on the competition’s social media pages on Friday. The singer stated there was “an unexpected medical delay concerning surgical procedure [he] had earlier this 12 months,” and he’s been suggested that the efficiency “might additional complicate issues” as he recovers. See D’Angelo’s assertion on the cancellation under.
The Roots Picnic takes place on Could 31 and June 1 in Philadelphia. Changing D’Angelo on the invoice is Maxwell.
D’Angelo has not performed dwell since 2022, when he dropped by the Netflix Is a Joke competition for a shock efficiency. Earlier than that, he performed an enormous present on the Apollo Theater in February 2021. He’s not launched an album since 2014’s Black Messiah.
D’Angelo:
It’s with the deepest of regrets that @should cancel my efficiency on the Roots Picnic in Philadelphia subsequent weekend.
However, resulting from an unexpected medical delay concerning surgical procedure @had earlier this 12 months, @ve been suggested by my workforce of specialist that the efficiency this weekend might additional complicate issues.
It’s practically inconceivable to precise how disillusioned @m not to have the ability to play with my Brothers “The Roots”. And much more disillusioned to not see all of You.
@m so grateful to my lovely followers for persevering with to rock with me and @Thank u on your continued assist.
@m presently within the Lab & can’t wait to serve Up what’s within the Pot! LOVE U All and can see you very quickly!
With Love,
~D’Angelo