Who are D’Angelo's children? Complete family details explored as "Unshaken" singer dies at 51

American singer and songwriter D’Angelo, known for his influence on the neo-soul movement, died on October 14, 2025, at the age of 51. His death marked the end of a remarkable musical career that shaped the sound of R&B in the late 1990s and 2000s. Beyond his music, D’Angelo was a devoted father to three children: Michael Archer Jr., Imani Archer, and Morocco Archer.

D’Angelo never married but had a close relationship with all his children. His family life remained mostly private, with little known about the mothers of his younger children. Following his passing, his family released a statement thanking fans for their support and asking for privacy as they grieve.

The singer’s eldest son, Michael Jr., is the child he shared with late R&B artist Angie Stone. D’Angelo and Stone were in a long-term relationship in the 1990s and maintained a co-parenting bond even after their separation.

D’Angelo’s eldest son: Michael Archer Jr. (Swayvo Twain)

Swayvo Twain, born in 1997, is the stage name of Michael Archer Jr. He is the son of D Angelo and Angie Stone. Michael Jr. is following the path of his parents and has established a career in music and released a number of independent works. He has been talking frequently of how the two parents influenced his interest in writing and performing songs.

D’Angelo and Angie Stone collaborated in music early in their relationship, and the love of soul and R&B made an imprint on their son. They remained in contact with each other even after their break up in the interest of Michael Jr. and respect to each other.

Angie Stone died this March, so this year was particularly challenging since Michael Jr. lost both his parents in the course of a few months. It is now reported that Michael Jr. was with his father in the last days of his life. He has posted messages on the internet in memory of him, expressing how he would continue with the legacy of music that his parents created.

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D’Angelo’s younger children: Imani and Morocco Archer

D’Angelo’s second child, Imani Archer, was born in 1999. She is his only daughter. Her mother is not known to all people because he did not want to disclose his personal life. Imani has to a great extent avoided the glare of the media, but following the death of her father, she posted an emotional message online. Her message demonstrated the relationship she shared with him and the extent to which his death touched her.

Morocco Archer is the youngest child born in 2010. Similar to Imani, there is not much information about his mother. Morocco is a still minor and has been kept a secret. According to the family sources, he was very attached to his youngest son and made attempts to see him even though he had a hectic work schedule.

Both Imani and Morocco have grown up without media publicity. The fact that he preferred to maintain the privacy of their lives was indicative of his wish to keep family issues out of limelight of his professional life. While not much is known about his relationship with his children, the people who were close to the family have indicated that he was a very active participant in the lives of his children.

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