Renowned R&B singer and songwriter Angie Stone has died at the age of 63, multiple U.S. media outlets have reported.
Stone, whose career spanned decades and influenced generations of artists, was involved in a fatal car accident in the early hours of Saturday morning following a performance in Montgomery, Alabama, according to TMZ.
A trailblazer in the music industry, Stone first gained recognition in the late 1970s as a member of the pioneering female rap trio The Sequence, known for their hit “Funk You Up.” She later carved out a celebrated solo career in the late 1990s and early 2000s, earning Grammy nominations and widespread acclaim for hits such as “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” and “Brotha.”
Her contributions to neo-soul, R&B, and hip-hop left an indelible mark on the industry, influencing artists across multiple genres. Fans and fellow musicians have begun to pay tribute to the late singer, mourning the loss of a true legend whose voice and artistry defined an era.
More details about the accident and tributes from the music community are expected in the coming days.
