Overview

• D’Angelo announced he will not perform at the 2025 Roots Picnic due to an unforeseen medical delay related to surgery earlier this year.
• The artist expressed disappointment at missing the chance to perform with The Roots and connect with fans, thanking supporters and hinting at new music in development.
• Maxwell, the Grammy-winning R&B singer, has been confirmed as D’Angelo’s replacement and will headline the festival on May 31.
• The Roots Picnic, held annually at Philadelphia’s Mann Center in Fairmount Park, features a lineup of over 40 artists, including Lenny Kravitz, Meek Mill, and GloRilla.
• D’Angelo has not released an album since 2014’s 'Black Messiah' and has made only rare live appearances, with his last performance occurring in 2022.