R&B Legend Angie Stone Passes Away in Tragic Car Accident en Route to Baltimore’s CIAA Tournament

K Wilder
Mar 2
2 min read

Renowned Grammy-nominated R&B and neo-soul singer Angie Stone tragically passed away at the age of 63 following a car accident in Montgomery, Alabama. The accident occurred early Saturday morning as Stone was traveling with her band from a performance in Alabama to Atlanta. Their van flipped over and was subsequently hit by a big rig, leading to her untimely death.

Angie Stone began her illustrious music career in the late 1970s as a member of the pioneering female hip-hop trio, The Sequence. She later transitioned to R&B and neo-soul, achieving solo success with albums like "Black Diamond" (1999) and "Mahogany Soul" (2001), which featured her hit single "Wish I Didn't Miss You." Throughout her career, Stone collaborated with notable artists such as D'Angelo, Alicia Keys, Missy Elliott, and Snoop Dogg.

In addition to her music career, Stone ventured into acting, appearing in films, television shows, and on Broadway. She earned three Grammy nominations and was recognized for her songwriting prowess. Stone is survived by her two children, Diamond and Michael. Stone was actively engaged in her career at the time of her death, having recently announced plans for extensive tours and new projects, including shows across the UK.

She had also been scheduled to perform at the 2025 CIAA Men's and Women's Basketball Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland, an event celebrating the 50th anniversary of the women's championship tournament.

The CIAA Tournament, held from February 25 through March 1, 2025, is a significant cultural event, and Stone's planned performance was highly anticipated by attendees.

Stone's unexpected passing has left a profound void in the music industry. Her contributions as a trailblazer in hip-hop and a soulful R&B artist have left an indelible mark on the hearts of fans and fellow musicians alike. As the community mourns her loss, her legacy continues to inspire and influence artists worldwide.

Comments

Baltimore’s leadership just split: A rupture in Baltimore’s fragile peace

. On December 2, 2025, Ivan Bates — the elected State’s Attorney for Baltimore City — sent a seven-page letter to Brandon Scott, striking a sharp blow to one of the central pillars of the city’s post-2020 crime-reduction strategy. In that letter, Bates announced that his office would “no longer directly coordinate with MONSE” — effectively decoupling prosecutors from the city’s flagship violence-intervention machinery. The crux of Bates’s argument: MONSE and its affiliated pr

K Wilder

Dec 39 min read

From Hustler to CEO: How Small Businesses Can Use AI to Scale, Save Time, and Grow Smarter

In today’s business landscape, artificial intelligence isn’t a luxury — it’s a power tool. And for hustlers, side-grinders, start-ups, and established entrepreneurs, AI can be the difference between staying overwhelmed and scaling with intention. Whether you’re running a one-person operation or managing a growing team, AI levels the playing field. It gives small businesses the same strategic firepower once reserved for corporations with million-dollar budgets. But to benefit,

K Wilder

Dec 13 min read

As Lamar Jackson Falters, Baltimore Confronts an Unfamiliar Question

For much of his career, Lamar Jackson has been the Baltimore Ravens’ defining force — a quarterback whose singular blend of speed, improvisation and downfield explosiveness reshaped the contours of modern NFL offense. But as the current season unfolds, the quarterback once known for defying gravity appears, instead, weighed down by it. After weeks of uneven play, diminished mobility and inconsistent accuracy, Jackson’s performance has ignited an uncomfortable conversation in

K Wilder

Dec 13 min read

“Can Maryland’s Small Businesses Survive a $25 Minimum Wage?”

When Maryland lawmakers floated the idea of raising the state’s minimum wage to $25 an hour , the proposal landed like a thunderclap across the state’s business community. For advocates, it’s a long-overdue correction — a bold attempt to bridge the widening gap between paychecks and the cost of living. For small and medium-sized business owners, it’s an existential question: can they survive it? A Push Rooted in Pain and Promise Maryland’s current minimum wage — $15 an hour s

K Wilder

Nov 224 min read

Pras Michel: From Hip-Hop Fame to a 14-Year Prison Term — and a Question That Lingers

Pras Michel: From Hip-Hop Fame to a 14-Year Prison Term — and a Question That Lingers WASHINGTON — On Thursday afternoon, the former hip-hop star and founding member of The Fugees, Prakazrel “Pras” Michel, now 52, was handed a 14-year federal prison sentence. The landmark judgment followed his 2023 conviction on 10 counts—including conspiracy and acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government—in a sprawling political-finance and influence scheme. But while the courtr

K Wilder

Nov 213 min read

Baltimore Police Officer Charged After Viral Video Sparks Attempted Murder Case

Officer Robert Parks faces up to 65 years in prison as city leaders vow accountability amid renewed scrutiny of policing practices. Updated November 2025 BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Police officer seen in a viral video allegedly using his patrol car to chase down a man in Park Heights has been formally indicted on multiple felony charges, including attempted second-degree murder , in a case that has reignited debate over police conduct and accountability in the city. According

K Wilder

Nov 164 min read

a billboard in New York times square that reads _Advertise with Us_ .jpg

Learn more