Legendary R&B and soul singer Angie Stone has passed away following a fatal car accident early Saturday morning (March 1). She was 63 years old.
According to her representative, Deborah R. Champagne, the celebrated artist left a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, before the tragic crash occurred. Further details surrounding the incident have not yet been released.
Stone, known for her sultry vocals and timeless hits like No More Rain (In This Cloud), Brotha, and Wish I Didn’t Miss You, was a pioneering force in R&B and neo-soul.
Her career spanned decades, beginning in the late 1970s as a member of the pioneering hip-hop trio The Sequence before she found mainstream success in the 1990s as part of the R&B group Vertical Hold. However, it was her solo work in the late 1990s and early 2000s that cemented her status as a trailblazer in the industry.
Tributes have begun pouring in from fellow artists and fans. Hip-hop legend MC Lyte took to Instagram to honor Stone, writing:
“My deepest and sincerest condolences to Angie’s family and friends. An amazing legend and an unstoppable force in music with a style that was always unapologetically Black and for her people. Love you 4eva B Angie B
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Stone’s impact on the industry was profound. A two-time GRAMMY nominee, her influence extended beyond music into songwriting and acting. She was revered for her ability to blend classic soul with contemporary R&B, making her a beloved figure across generations.
In 2024, the legendary singer took to Instagram Live to share a difficult period in her life, revealing a health scare and accusing her former record label, Universal Music, of misappropriating her earnings.
Fans and the music world are mourn her untimely passing.
Her legacy lives on! Rest in power, Queen.
