D’Angelo Cancels Roots Picnic: Surgery Recovery
- D'Angelo's absence is a blow to fans, but Maxwell's addition ensures the Roots Picnic will still deliver a memorable musical experience in Philadelphia.
- D'Angelo has canceled his headlining performance at the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, citing medical complications from a surgery earlier this year.
- According to D'Angelo, his medical team advised against performing at the Roots Picnic, as it "could further complicate matters" during his recovery.
D’Angelo will not perform at the 2025 Roots Picnic due to surgery recovery.Maxwell steps in to headline the Philadelphia festival set for May 31 and June 1. The announcement, made Friday, disappointed fans hoping to see D’angelo, whose last live performance was in 2022. News Directory 3 has the latest on the surprise replacement and what it means for the anticipated event. Discover what’s next for the Roots Picnic.
D’Angelo Withdraws From Roots Picnic; Maxwell to Headline
Updated May 25, 2025
D’Angelo has canceled his headlining performance at the 2025 Roots Picnic in Philadelphia, citing medical complications from a surgery earlier this year. the declaration was made Friday on the festival’s social media. Maxwell will now take his place at the event, scheduled for May 31 and june 1.
According to D’Angelo, his medical team advised against performing at the Roots Picnic, as it “could further complicate matters” during his recovery. He expressed deep regret for having to withdraw from the festival.
The Roots Picnic, a popular annual event, will proceed with Maxwell as a headliner. D’Angelo last performed live in 2022, with a surprise appearance at the Netflix Is a Joke festival. Before that, he played a show at the Apollo Theater in February 2021. His most recent album,Black Messiah,was released in 2014.
“It is nearly unfeasible to express how disappointed @m not to be able to play with my Brothers “The roots”. And even more disappointed not to see all of You,” D’Angelo, via Roots Picnic social media said.
What’s next
The Roots Picnic will continue as planned with Maxwell headlining. Fans can anticipate further announcements regarding set times and other festival details.