D’Angelo will not be headlining the 2025 Roots Picnic, he introduced in a statement shared on the pageant’s social media pages on Friday. The singer stated there was “an unexpected medical delay concerning surgical procedure [he] had earlier this yr,” and he’s been suggested that the efficiency “might additional complicate issues” as he recovers. See D’Angelo’s assertion on the cancellation beneath.
The Roots Picnic takes place on Might 31 and June 1 in Philadelphia. Replacing D’Angelo on the invoice is Maxwell.
D’Angelo has not performed dwell since 2022, when he dropped by the Netflix Is a Joke festival for a shock efficiency. Earlier than that, he played a big show at 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, on account of an unexpected medical delay concerning surgical procedure @had earlier this yr, @ve been suggested by my workforce of specialist that the efficiency this weekend might additional complicate issues.
It’s practically not possible to specific how upset @m not to have the ability to play with my Brothers “The Roots”. And much more upset to not see all of You.
@m so grateful to my lovely followers for persevering with to rock with me and @Thank u to your continued assist.
@m at the moment 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
