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Her talent captivated everyone in attendance, and her presence truly elevated the event,
Sims said
Rest in Power, Angie Stone. A true pioneer, a soulful storyteller, and a voice that helped shape the sound of R&B,
the NAACP Image Awards posted on social media
What a loss !!! Angie Stone was a true pioneer,
Hudson wroteRenowned for her contributions to the R&B and neo-soul genres, Stone’s music has resonated with fans for decades,
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I can’t tell you how many days this song blessed my Soul. R.I.P. Angie Stone.”
The tributes to Stone on social media included one from rap artist MC Hammer, who posted a video featuring Stone’s song “Brotha,” writingI feel complete. I have a new love, a new album, a new outlook and a newfound joy. A few years ago, I was unhappy, depressed, not happy with the label's efforts to market me. I had to still manage to uplift my audience,
she told the AP in 2007.
She used her incredible talent, passion, and presence to inspire and touch us with strength and hope,
Parker said
Never in a million years did we ever expect to get this horrible news,
Angie Stone's children, Diamond and Michael Archer, said in a statement shared by the SRG GroupI'm an only child, so my dad and my mom are my life, and when I was I kid I'd look up to my dad,
she told the APWe are truly devastated by this unexpected and unfortunate tragedy and there are simply no words to express how we feel."
Millsap added
My heart breaks for Angie Stone and her family. May she rest in power. She meant so much to this community and is a true icon."
Former South Carolina representative and CNN analyst Bakari Sellers wrote on X
In 2021 I had the honor of hosting #blackmusichonors, celebrating the incredible Angie Stone, my Sis. She was an amazing talent and an even cooler person. I'm grateful for that night. I'll cherish our conversations, Angie. Rest in peace. Condolences to her family."
Comedian and host Loni Love penned a heartfelt post on XUnfortunately, at around 4 a.m. while heading back to Atlanta from Alabama, the Sprinter flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig,
Millsap III told The Associated Press
Angie was a Hip Hop and R&B legend. Her presence and artistry will truly be missed,
the record label wroteThere is a deep sad feeling that as a songwriter – something such a gift – you never get acknowledged for it,
she said in 2011.
I think that being the first female rap group to actually come out and have an authentic original rap record is an accomplishment that no one else has been able to top,
she said in 2023I'm super excited we are booking tours and a lot of stuff is going on that I don't want to let out the bag just yet, but you can see there is a big grin on my face."
Angie said
You don't want to miss it."
She told her fansShe left her indelible mark on the music industry initially as a member of the legendary rap group Sequence,
said Williams, who was signed to the same record label as Stone early in her career
My mommy is gone."
Diamond confirmed her mother's death and said