Angie Stone and D'Angelo started dating in the mid-1990s when Angie was around 30 years old and D'Angelo was just 19. They were together for about four years. During this time, they collaborated musically on each other's debut albums and welcomed a son, Michael Archer Jr., in 1997. Their romantic relationship ended around 1999, but they continued to co-parent their son and maintained a respectful relationship for his sake.