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Diane Duenez, Weekend Managing Editor
Grammy-nominated singer, Angie Stone, died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash.

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  • Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash in Montgomery, Alabama. She was known for her hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and her contributions to the hip-hop trio The Sequence.
  • Stone was returning from a Mardi Gras ball performance in Mobile, Alabama, when her van overturned, she was the only person who died in the accident.
  • Stone, born Angela Laverne Brown, had a successful career with five top 10 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

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Grammy-nominated singer, Angie Stone, died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash. Stone was known for the hit song, “Wish I didn’t Miss You,” and her contributions to the hip-hop trio The Sequence.

The crash happened in Montgomery, Alabama. A rep for the singer told The Associated Press the 63-year-old was coming from a show from a Mardi Gras ball in Mobile, Alabama, with her band members and background singers when her van overturned. Stone was the only person who died in the accident.

The association that hosted the Mardi Gras ball expressed their condolences to Stone’s family and friends on a Facebook post. They said her performance captivated the audience.

“Angie’s performance at the 2025 Grand Marshal’s Ball was nothing short of phenomenal. Her talent captivated everyone in attendance, and her presence truly elevated the event. Never could we have imagined that it would be the last time we would have the honor of witnessing her perform,” the post read.

The AP reports Stone was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Championship basketball game on Saturday.

Born Angela Laverne Brown, Stone’s career included five top 10 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts.  

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  • Media outlets on the left emphasize Angie Stone's status as an "acclaimed R&B and soul singer," establishing a poignant tone regarding her tragic death.
  • Media outlets in the center specify the details of the accident, presenting a more factual tone, particularly through statements from her publicist and producer.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight the wider impact of Stone's death, mentioning responses from the music community and adding a sense of communal grief.

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Key points from the Left

  • Angie Stone, an acclaimed R&B and soul singer, died in a car accident at the age of 63, according to reports.
  • Her daughter, Diamond Stone, announced her death on Facebook, writing, "My mommy is gone."
  • Stone was a member of the all-female hip-hop group the Sequence and was a three-time Grammy nominee.

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Key points from the Center

  • Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, died in a vehicle collision, as reported by her publicist Yvonne Forbes.
  • Stone was traveling in a Sprinter van with nine others when it flipped over and was hit by a big rig, according to music producer Walter Millsap III.
  • The accident occurred while Stone traveled with nine people from Mobile, Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia, following a performance.
  • Stone was known for her hit album "Mahagony Soul" and was a prominent figure in the neo-soul movement.

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Key points from the Right

  • Angie Stone, a singer and member of The Sequence, died in a car crash after leaving a performance in Mobile, Alabama, at the age of 63.
  • Deborah R. Champagne, Stone's spokesperson, confirmed that the singer was killed in the accident, which has devastated family and friends.
  • Stone's daughter, Ladi Diamond, announced her death on Facebook, saying, "My mommy is gone," alongside crying emojis.
  • Angie Stone was a member of the hip hop trio The Sequence, which was the first all-female group signed to Sugar Hill Records.

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Grammy-nominated singer, Angie Stone, died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash.

Full story

  • Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash in Montgomery, Alabama. She was known for her hit song “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and her contributions to the hip-hop trio The Sequence.
  • Stone was returning from a Mardi Gras ball performance in Mobile, Alabama, when her van overturned, she was the only person who died in the accident.
  • Stone, born Angela Laverne Brown, had a successful career with five top 10 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts.

Full Story

Grammy-nominated singer, Angie Stone, died early Saturday morning, March 1, in a car crash. Stone was known for the hit song, “Wish I didn’t Miss You,” and her contributions to the hip-hop trio The Sequence.

The crash happened in Montgomery, Alabama. A rep for the singer told The Associated Press the 63-year-old was coming from a show from a Mardi Gras ball in Mobile, Alabama, with her band members and background singers when her van overturned. Stone was the only person who died in the accident.

The association that hosted the Mardi Gras ball expressed their condolences to Stone’s family and friends on a Facebook post. They said her performance captivated the audience.

“Angie’s performance at the 2025 Grand Marshal’s Ball was nothing short of phenomenal. Her talent captivated everyone in attendance, and her presence truly elevated the event. Never could we have imagined that it would be the last time we would have the honor of witnessing her perform,” the post read.

The AP reports Stone was scheduled to perform at the halftime show of the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men’s Championship basketball game on Saturday.

Born Angela Laverne Brown, Stone’s career included five top 10 albums on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop charts.  

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Bias comparison

  • Media outlets on the left emphasize Angie Stone's status as an "acclaimed R&B and soul singer," establishing a poignant tone regarding her tragic death.
  • Media outlets in the center specify the details of the accident, presenting a more factual tone, particularly through statements from her publicist and producer.
  • Media outlets on the right highlight the wider impact of Stone's death, mentioning responses from the music community and adding a sense of communal grief.

Report an issue with this comparison

Media landscape

Click on bars to see headlines

88 total sources

Key points from the Left

  • Angie Stone, an acclaimed R&B and soul singer, died in a car accident at the age of 63, according to reports.
  • Her daughter, Diamond Stone, announced her death on Facebook, writing, "My mommy is gone."
  • Stone was a member of the all-female hip-hop group the Sequence and was a three-time Grammy nominee.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Center

  • Angie Stone, a Grammy-nominated R&B singer, died in a vehicle collision, as reported by her publicist Yvonne Forbes.
  • Stone was traveling in a Sprinter van with nine others when it flipped over and was hit by a big rig, according to music producer Walter Millsap III.
  • The accident occurred while Stone traveled with nine people from Mobile, Alabama to Atlanta, Georgia, following a performance.
  • Stone was known for her hit album "Mahagony Soul" and was a prominent figure in the neo-soul movement.

Report an issue with this summary

Key points from the Right

  • Angie Stone, a singer and member of The Sequence, died in a car crash after leaving a performance in Mobile, Alabama, at the age of 63.
  • Deborah R. Champagne, Stone's spokesperson, confirmed that the singer was killed in the accident, which has devastated family and friends.
  • Stone's daughter, Ladi Diamond, announced her death on Facebook, saying, "My mommy is gone," alongside crying emojis.
  • Angie Stone was a member of the hip hop trio The Sequence, which was the first all-female group signed to Sugar Hill Records.

Report an issue with this summary

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