Angie Stone, an iconic soul singer, died in a traffic accident while on her way to perform at halftime of the 2025 CIAA Men’s Basketball Tournament in Baltimore, Maryland. Stone was 63 at the time of her death.
According to TMZ, Angie Stone and eight other members of her entourage were leaving a performance at the Mobile Area Mardi Gras Association Grand Marshall’s Ball in Montgomery, Alabama on Saturday morning when the accident occurred, resulting in her death. A video of the wreckage on Interstate 65 in Montgomery County was posted to their website.
Stone was the only person killed when her Sprinter van collided with an 18-wheeler.
The CIAA announced Stone’s death during its tournament, before Virginia State defeated Bluefield State 71-64 in the Men’s Championship game.
Her rise to prominence began as a member of the first all-female rap group, Sequence, which signed with Sugar Hill Records while the Sugar Hill Gang was the label’s headliner. “Funk You Up” was the group’s most famous song, and it featured a rap battle with the Sugar Hill Gang. Cheryl Cook, Gwendolyn Chisolm, and Angie Brown (Angie Stone) made up the group.
CIAA Official Statement
The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) mourned the death of neo-soul singer and artist Angie Stone, who was tragically killed in a car accident earlier today. Ms. Stone was scheduled to perform at 4:00 p.m. today during the halftime show of the CIAA Men’s Basketball Championship. When CIAA Chaplain Pastor Jerome Barber learned of her sudden death, he called for a moment of silence and lifted her name in prayer before a hushed and saddened stadium full of CIAA fans.
“We are heartbroken by the tragic and unexpected death of Angie Stone, an award-winning singer, member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a community activist, role model, and mother whose soulful artistry and spirit left an indelible mark on her community, our nation, and the world.” Her incredible talent, passion, and presence inspired and touched us with strength and hope.
On behalf of theĀ CIAAĀ Ā family, we extend our deepest condolencesĀ and stand in support of all those mourning this tremendous loss.
