BALTIMORE — Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B artist, was killed in a car accident Saturday morning, before she was scheduled to perform in Baltimore's CIAA tournament.
According to CNN, Stone was on her way to Atlanta, Georgia after performing in Mobile, Alabama on Friday. She was traveling with nine people when the accident occurred.
Details on the others injured in the crash were not made available.
VIDEO: Tributes pour in for late R&B singer killed in crash
Stone was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the CIAA's Men's Championship Basketball game at 4:00 p.m.
"We are heartbroken by the tragic and sudden passing of Angie Stone, an award-winning singer, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a community activist, role model, and mother whose soulful artistry and spirit made an indelible mark on her community, our nation, and the world. She used her incredible talent, passion, and presence to inspire and touch us with strength and hope. On behalf of the CIAA family, we extend our deepest condolences and stand in support of all those mourning this tremendous loss," Jacqie McWilliams-Parker, CIAA Commissioner, said.
A moment of silence was led by Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber, a powerful reminder for all in attendance to not take every day for granted.
"For all attendees, that was shocking to say the least. But also a reminder of how precious life is," Dr. Jemayne King, visiting from Virgina State University, said. "We've lost an icon."
"Say I love you to the people around you, hug someone, smile at someone, tell the young people life is not promised that you will see your senior years or your later years. Take advantage of today," another tournament attendee Daryl Mackey.
Celebrities have also paid tribute.
Actor Jamie Foxx on Instagram said "I know that God doesn't make any mistakes ... but man this one hurts."
Singer Jennifer Hudson on 'X' calling stone a "true pioneer" and saying "another one of our great soul singers gone too soon."
I can’t believe this! What a loss !!! Angie Stone was a true pioneer. Another one of our great soul singers gone too soon. Prayers up for her family and loved ones! pic.twitter.com/vhVQLehnhv
— Jennifer Hudson (@IAMJHUD) March 2, 2025
Born in Columbia, South Carolina, Stone's career began in the late 70s as a member of The Sequence, a female rap group behind the song “Funk You Up.”
She was behind other hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You."
She was 63-years-old.
