On March 1, 2025, Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone traveled to Atlanta with her band. Finishing up a concert in Mobile, Alabama for Mardi Gras, the band suffered a car accident when the Mercedes-Benz the group was traveling in overturned on the highway due to being hit by a semi-truck. While first responders rushed to the scene, helping members of the band, Stone sadly passed away. With fans honoring her legacy in the music industry, the singer’s catalog saw a 1,300 percent boost following her death.
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Looking at the numbers offered by Luminate, Stone’s rich discography gained over 600,000 streams in the week leading up to her passing. Since the news broke, that number climbed to over 8.4 million streams. Among the songs fans listened to the most were “No More Rain (In This Cloud)”, “Wish I Didn’t Miss You”, and “Brotha.”
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Family And Fans Continue To Celebrate Legacy Of Angie Stone
While celebrating Stone’s career, the singer’s family took a moment to thank fans for their continued support through the difficult time. Posting a message on Instagram, the family wrote, “Her daughter Diamond, and her son Michael want to thank you all for reaching out to the family. They ask that you respect their privacy as they grieve the loss of their mother.”
Discussing the impact Stone had not only in music but on aspiring female artists, the family added, “Angie was an example for black women and girls everywhere. Angie also loved and championed for black men with her Number One Hit entitled “Brotha“.”
Besides her legacy in music, the family also celebrated Stone’s drive to give back. “Angie Stone believed in giving back to her fans and the community with her foundation ‘Angel Stripes.’ Angie Stone was a proud honorary member of the Zeta Phi beta sorority.”
Fans continue to shower Stone with praise and love, writing, “She was a force and pioneer in this business. We will miss her terribly. Please accept my sincere condolences and we will continue to lift up her memory, the family and her foundation.” Another person concluded, “My sincere condolences to all the family. Love you Angie Stone your music will live on forever.”
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