MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, 63, was killed in a car crash early Saturday while returning to Atlanta from Alabama, according to music producer Walter Millsap III.
Around 4 a.m., the vehicle Stone was a passenger in flipped over and was struck by a big rig, Millsap said. All other passengers in the cargo van survived the incident. The crash location has not been disclosed.
Stone was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) men's Championship basketball game on Saturday. In light of her passing, CIAA Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber called for a moment of silence during the event. CIAA Commissioner Jacqie McWilliams-Parker expressed heartbreak over Stone's death, noting her significant impact on the R&B community.
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone was a member of The Sequence, the first all-female hip-hop group signed to Sugar Hill Records, known for their hit “Funk You Up.” She enjoyed a successful solo career with notable tracks such as “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn't Miss You.”
Stone also appeared in films including “The Fighting Temptations” and “Ride Along,” and had a role on Broadway in “Chicago.” She is remembered for her contributions to music and culture. Further details regarding the crash and investigation have not yet been released.