It is with heavy hearts that we report the untimely passing of the cherished R&B singer, Angie Stone. Renowned for her contributions as a co-founder of the hip-hop group The Sequence and for her soulful solo hits like “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” Stone’s music touched the hearts of many. She was 63 years old at the time of her tragic demise.
A publicist representing Stone confirmed the devastating news in a press release, stating that the singer breathed her last on Saturday, March 1. Reports from TMZ revealed that Stone lost her life in a fatal car crash while departing from a performance in Montgomery, Alabama. The news was further validated by Stone’s daughter, Ladi Diamond, who took to Facebook to share, “My mommy is gone.”
Details surrounding the car accident remain scarce at this point, leaving many fans and admirers in shock and mourning over the unexpected loss of a musical icon. Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone’s musical journey began with The Sequence, where she, along with Cheryl Cook and Gwendolyn Chisolm, crafted the group’s legacy as one of the pioneering female hip-hop acts. Their 1979 track “Funk You Up” is hailed as a timeless classic in the realm of rap, as noted by Rolling Stone.
Transitioning to the realm of R&B in the 1990s, Stone embarked on a solo career that saw her rise to prominence. Her debut solo album, “Black Diamond,” released in 1999, featured the chart-topping single “No More Rain (In This Cloud).” Subsequent albums like “Mahogany Soul” solidified her status as a soulful powerhouse, with the track “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” earning widespread acclaim that endures to this day.
Beyond her musical prowess, Stone’s talent transcended into songwriting, garnering collaborations with industry luminaries such as D’Angelo, Alicia Keys, and Lenny Kravitz, showcasing her versatility and influence in the music landscape. An accomplished actress as well, Stone graced both the big and small screens, with notable appearances in films like “The Hot Chick” and “The Fighting Temptations,” alongside her Broadway debut in the musical “Chicago.”
Throughout her illustrious career spanning over several decades, Stone released a total of 10 solo albums and received multiple Grammy nominations, a testament to her enduring impact on the music industry. In 2020, she was rightfully inducted into the Women Songwriters Hall of Fame, further solidifying her legacy as a trailblazer in the realm of music.
In a candid interview on The Breakfast Club radio show, Stone reflected on her early days in the industry, expressing her unyielding passion for music and dedication to her craft. Survived by her daughter Ladi
