Michael D’Angelo Archer II Speaks Out After Angie Stone’s Passing, Calling Out ‘Fake Friends’ and Remembering His Mother’s Legacy

Michael D’Angelo Archer II, the son of Grammy-winning soul singer D’Angelo and the late R&B icon Angie Stone, has spoken publicly for the first time following his mother’s tragic passing earlier this month.

The 28-year-old artist, who also goes by the stage name Swayvo Twain, shared an emotional tribute to his mother on Instagram on March 21 — his first post since celebrating his birthday on February 28. The heartfelt post included 20 photos and videos capturing personal moments between the two, along with reflections on Stone’s life, career, and legacy.

But amid the memories and messages of love, Archer also delivered a raw and pointed message toward what he described as “fake a– friends” and certain “family” members who only appeared after his mother’s death.

“Motherf-ckers around like fake a– friends, family, you know, like just bullsh-t people was taking this moment for an attention moment,” he said in one of the clips. “Your actions were on full display. Full display. But no more.”

Angie Stone, known for timeless hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” died in a devastating car accident on March 1. According to People Magazine (source: People, March 2025), Stone and members of her band were traveling from a show in Alabama to their next performance in Maryland when their van overturned on Interstate 65 and was struck by an 18-wheeler truck. While several passengers were injured, Stone was the only fatality.

Archer II, who inherited his parents’ musical talent, used his platform not only to mourn but to hold others accountable. Without naming specific individuals, he condemned those he believed had used his mother’s death as an opportunity for attention.

“Y’all folks do not get to take advantage, you don’t get to abuse my mother’s kindness and her heart no more,” he declared. “That sh-t is done. So I hope y’all got your sh-t off the last two weeks.”

Stone’s first memorial service took place on March 14 at the Word of Faith Cathedral in Austell, Georgia. The service drew an outpouring of love from the music community, including performances and tributes from Shirley Caesar, Keke Wyatt, and Kirk Franklin (Variety, March 2025). Actor and producer Tyler Perry, a longtime friend of Stone’s, also attended and later revealed in an interview that he covered the funeral expenses as a gesture of love and respect (BET News).

In several clips, Archer shared intimate glimpses of his relationship with his mother — from playful childhood videos to her candid vacation moments. He opened up about how deeply her absence continues to affect him:

“She’s gone,” he said quietly. “Like, six in the morning, I still get up on that early schedule. Like damn, she ain’t call me. That f-cks with me every day.”

To find comfort, he explained that he often replays voicemails from Stone, just to hear her voice again — a small yet powerful connection to the mother who always supported him.

“So I go in my phone, like, listening to some voicemails she sent me,” he admitted. “It helps me feel close, even for a second.”

Stone, a pioneer of neo-soul music who rose to fame in the 1990s with her debut album Black Diamond, was also a mother to daughter Diamond Stone from her previous marriage to hip-hop artist Rodney “Lil Rodney C” Stone of Funky 4 + 1.

Diamond later commented on her brother’s tribute, writing:

“I love you 4L,” she said. “I’m so proud of you and mama is too! Watching this brought me to tears because I know how much y’all meant to each other… #WeAllWeGot and #WeGotThis.”

Fans also flooded the comments with messages of support. One wrote, “Stay strong. I know it’s easier said than done, but take it one day at a time.” Another said, “Losing a mother is never easy. Praying for you and your family.”

Angie Stone’s influence on music continues to resonate across generations. As Rolling Stone once described her, she was “one of the foundational voices of the neo-soul era” (Rolling Stone, 2023). For her son, though, her greatest legacy will always be the love she gave and the lessons she left behind.

“She the one that’s pushing for that,” Archer II reflected in one of his videos. “The love y’all giving now — she the one who wanted to know that.”

As he continues to process his grief, his message remains both personal and universal: love your people while they’re still here, and don’t wait until it’s too late to show it.