In a heartbreaking turn of events, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone has passed away at the age of 63 following a tragic car crash in Alabama. Her daughter, Diamond Stone, confirmed the news with a heartfelt post on Facebook, writing, “My mommy is gone.”
The accident occurred early Saturday when the van Stone was traveling in overturned after a performance. Known for hits such as “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” Angie Stone’s legacy in the music industry spans decades. She began her career in the 1970s as a member of The Sequence, one of the first female hip-hop groups, and continued to make significant contributions to R&B and hip-hop.
Fans and fellow artists have taken to social media to express their grief and pay tribute to Stone’s indelible impact on the music world. Guy Todd Williams, also known as Rahiem from Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, revealed that Stone was the sole fatality in the crash, which involved nine other passengers.
In addition to her celebrated music career, Angie Stone found success in the film industry, making her movie debut in The Hot Chick (2002) and later appearing in The Fighting Temptations (2003). Her passing marks the end of an era for many fans who admired her talent and contributions to the arts.
As we await further details from her family, the music community continues to mourn the loss of a true icon who left an undeniable mark on both R&B and hip-hop.
