Soul Legend Angie Stone Dies at 63 in Tragic Car Accident
Renowned soul singer Angie Stone tragically passed away at the age of 63 in a car accident near Montgomery, Alabama, on March 1, 2025. She was en route from a performance in Mobile, Alabama, to Atlanta with her band when their Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van collided with another vehicle. Stone was pronounced dead at the scene, while the other ten passengers sustained injuries ranging from minor to serious.
Born Angela Laverne Brown on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone began her musical journey in the gospel choir of First Nazareth Baptist Church. In the late 1970s, she co-founded The Sequence, one of the pioneering female hip-hop groups, known for their 1980 hit “Funk You Up.” Transitioning to R&B, Stone released her debut solo album, “Black Diamond,” in 1999, which received critical acclaim and earned her a Grammy nomination. Her 2001 album, “Mahogany Soul,” featured the hit single “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” further solidifying her status in the music industry.
Throughout her career, Stone collaborated with artists like D’Angelo, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Snoop Dogg. Beyond music, she ventured into acting, appearing in films such as “The Hot Chick” and “The Fighting Temptations,” and participating in television series and Broadway productions. She received three Grammy nominations and won two Soul Train Lady of Soul Awards, including Best R&B/Soul Single for “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” in 2000.
Just days before her untimely death, Stone announced plans for a UK tour and new projects, expressing her excitement to connect with fans across the globe.
Her daughter, Diamond Stone, confirmed the news of her passing on social media, expressing profound grief over the loss.
Angie Stone’s death marks the loss of a trailblazer who significantly influenced the music industry. Her soulful voice and contributions to R&B and hip-hop will be remembered by fans and peers alike.
