Tributes poured in for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone after her death at 63 in a weekend crash on an Alabama highway. The trailblazer, known for the hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and as a member of the all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence, found a sweet spot in the early 2000s with neo-soul dominating R&B.
Stone was excited about upcoming events before her death, posting on Instagram that she was looking forward to getting back into the music scene. Tributes from rap artist MC Hammer and actor Jennifer Hudson expressed their shock and admiration for Stone’s contributions to soul music.
The singer-songwriter had a successful career, creating hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and collaborations with legendary soul singers Betty Wright and Jamie Foxx. She also worked on diabetes awareness efforts and supported the Zeta Phi Beta Sorority’s Elder Care initiatives.
Stone’s death was met with an outpouring of tributes from fellow musicians, actors, and organizations, including the NAACP Image Awards and Rev. Bernice King. Her performance at the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association’s Grand Marshal’s Ball on Friday night was described as “nothing short of phenomenal,” and she will be deeply missed by fans and colleagues alike.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tributes-pour-r-b-singer-193702321.html