Angie Stone, Hip-Hop Pioneer and R&B Singer, Dies at 63
Briefly

Angie Stone, the celebrated neo-soul and R&B artist, died at the age of 63 due to injuries inflicted in a car crash following a performance in Alabama. Born Angela Laverne Stone in Columbia, South Carolina, she began her musical journey in her father's gospel quartet. Stone made history as part of the Sequence, the first all-female hip-hop group to release a charting single. Her solo career flourished in the late 1990s with her gold-selling album, 'Black Diamond,' solidifying her legacy in music.
Angie Stone, the neo-soul and R&B singer, passed away at 63 after a car crash following a performance in Alabama, leaving behind a rich musical legacy.
Born in South Carolina, Angie Stone began her music career as part of the ground-breaking hip-hop group the Sequence, known for their hit 'Funk You Up'.
With a career spanning decades, Stone's solo debut album, 'Black Diamond,' released in 1999, achieved gold status with hits like 'No More Rain (In This Cloud).'
Her early experiences shaped her talent, as her father’s gospel quartet introduced her to music, paving the way for her eventual success across genres.
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