Angie Stone Dies: legendary R&B and soul singer known for her chart-topping hits and Grammy nominations, tragically died in a car crash on Saturday, March 1. A representative confirmed the heartbreaking news to newsaih.com. Stone was 63.
Tragic Accident Claims Angie Stone’s Life
Walter Millsap, president of Conjunction Entertainment, revealed in a statement that the accident occurred around 4 a.m. while Stone was traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama. Her Sprinter van reportedly flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig. While others in the vehicle survived, Stone succumbed to her injuries.
Stone had just performed at the Mardi Gras Association’s Grand Marshal’s Ball in Mobile, Alabama, on February 28.
A Legacy of Music and Success
Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone rose to fame in the late ’70s as a founding member of the female rap trio The Sequence, best known for their hit single “Funk You Up,” which reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 1980.
As a solo artist, Stone released multiple successful albums, with five of them reaching the top 10 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. Her 2007 album, The Art of Love & War, peaked at No. 1, while Dream (2015) reached No. 3, and Mahogany Soul (2001) and Stone Love (2004) secured No. 4 spots. Her debut solo album, Black Diamond (2000), also made waves, reaching No. 9.
Chart-Topping Hits and Grammy Nominations
Stone dominated the Adult R&B Airplay chart with six top 10 hits, including two No. 1 singles: “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” (1999) and “Baby” (2007). Other notable hits include:
“Wish I Didn’t Miss You” (No. 2, 2002)
“Brotha” (No. 3, 2002)
“More Than a Woman” featuring Joe (No. 4, 2002)
“Sometimes” (No. 7, 2008)
Her song “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” also climbed to No. 9 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart in 2000.
Despite never securing a Grammy win, Stone earned three Grammy nominations throughout her career:
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “More Than a Woman” featuring Joe (2003)
Best Female R&B Vocal Performance for “U-Haul” (2004)
Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals for “Baby” featuring Betty Wright (2008)
A Lasting Impact Beyond Music
Beyond her musical career, Stone was dedicated to philanthropy. She founded Angel Stripes, a national nonprofit organization aimed at fostering artistry and community engagement.
Family and Memorial Arrangements
Stone is survived by her daughter, Ladi Diamond, and her son, Michael D’Angelo Archer II, known by his stage name, Swayvo Twain.
“My mommy is gone,” Ladi Diamond shared in an emotional Facebook post.
Stone’s family has requested privacy during this difficult time. Details regarding her memorial service will be announced in the coming days.
