Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Angie Stone Dies in Car Crash at 63

Montgomery, Ala. (AP) – Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, best known for her hit “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and as a member of the pioneering hip-hop trio The Sequence, has died at the age of 63 following a tragic car accident early Saturday morning.

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According to music producer Walter Millsap III, Stone was traveling back to Atlanta from Alabama around 4 a.m. when the vehicle she was riding in flipped over and was hit by a big rig. Everyone else in the vehicle survived, but Stone tragically did not. Millsap said he learned the devastating news from Stone’s daughter, Diamond, and her longtime The Sequence bandmate, Blondy.

Tributes Pour In

Stone had been scheduled to perform at halftime during the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men’s Championship basketball game on Saturday. Upon hearing of her passing, CIAA Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber called for a moment of silence at the game.

CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker expressed heartbreak over the loss:

“She used her incredible talent, passion, and presence to inspire and touch us with strength and hope.”

A Legacy of Hits and Influence

Stone’s musical career spanned decades, with iconic songs such as:
🎵 “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” – which spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard’s Adult R&B chart
🎵 “Baby” (feat. Betty Wright) – another chart-topping hit
🎵 “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”
🎵 “Brotha”

She emerged in the early 2000s neo-soul movement, alongside artists like Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, Maxwell, and D’Angelo. Her 2001 album “Mahogany Soul” peaked at No. 22 on the Billboard 200, and 2007’s “The Art of Love & War” reached No. 11.

A Trailblazer in Hip-Hop

Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone was one of the first female rappers to make a mark in the industry. As a member of The Sequence, she helped create “Funk You Up”—a song later sampled by Dr. Dre and other artists. Before launching her solo career, she was also part of the R&B trio Vertical Hold.

Beyond Music: Acting and Broadway

Stone showcased her versatility beyond music, taking on acting roles in:
🎬 The Hot Chick (starring Rob Schneider)
🎬 The Fighting Temptations (alongside Cuba Gooding Jr. and Beyoncé)
🎬 Ride Along (with Ice Cube and Kevin Hart)

She also took to Broadway, portraying Big Mama Morton in Chicago, and appeared on reality TV, including “Celebrity Fit Club” and “R&B Divas: Atlanta.”

Remembering a Legend

Angie Stone’s influence on R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul was profound. From her pioneering days with The Sequence to her soulful ballads and acting career, she leaves behind an extraordinary legacy that will continue to inspire future generations.

More updates to come as tributes pour in from fans and fellow artists.