Memorial Service for Grammy-Nominated R&B Singer Angie Stone

Remembering Angie Stone

• 💔 The memorial service for Grammy-nominated R&B singer Angie Stone, who passed away in a car crash, was held at the Word of Faith Cathedral.
• 🌟 Tyler Perry shared a poignant message, referencing her song 'No More Rain (In This Cloud)' to speak about her transition.
• 🎶 The song 'No More Rain' was a significant hit, spending 10 weeks at No. 1 on Billboard's Adult R&B airplay chart.

Angie Stone's Musical Legacy

• 🎤 Stone was a member of the pioneering all-female hip-hop group The Sequence, known for hits like 'Funk You Up'.
• 🌟 She later launched a successful solo career with hits such as 'Baby', 'Wish I Didn't Miss You', and 'Brotha'.
• 🎶 Her albums 'Mahogany Soul' (2001) and 'The Art Of Love & War' (2007) achieved significant chart success, reaching No. 22 and No. 11 on the Billboard 200, respectively.
• 🎤 Stone was recognized as a Soul Train Lady of Soul winner.

Personal Impact and Tributes

• 💖 Friends and loved ones, including filmmaker Tyler Perry and Bishop Dale Bronner, spoke of her kindness, joy, and love.
• 🤝 Keke Wyatt recalled Stone's personal support, including late-night calls for prayer and encouragement.
• 🌟 Walter Millsap III, Stone's longtime manager, confirmed the details of the car accident that led to her death at age 63.
• 🎤 Musical artists like Keke Wyatt, Anthony Hamilton, and Kirk Franklin performed at the service.

Broader Career and Life

• 🎭 Beyond music, Stone had acting roles in films such as 'The Hot Chick', 'The Fighting Temptations', and 'Ride Along'.
• 🎭 She also performed on Broadway as Big Mama Morton in 'Chicago' and appeared on reality TV shows like 'Celebrity Fit Club' and 'R&B Divas: Atlanta'.
• 🏡 Born in Columbia, Stone's musical journey began in childhood, influenced by her parents' musical backgrounds.
• 📍 Another service was scheduled for Saturday in Columbia at First Nazareth Baptist Church.