Angie Stone Biography: Age, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Songs, Albums, Husband, Wiki

Angela Laverne Stone also known as Angie Stone is a legendary American singer-songwriter, rapper, actress, and record producer celebrated as a pioneer in hip-hop and neo-soul.

Through her groundbreaking work with the all-female rap trio The Sequence, solo classics like Black Diamond and Mahogany Soul, and sultry hits such as “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” and “No More Rain (In This Cloud),” she empowered generations with raw emotion, groove, and authenticity while blending gospel roots, R&B, and hip-hop.

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Angela Laverne Stone
• Stage Name: Angie Stone
• Born: December 18, 1961
• Age: 63 years old
• Died: March 1, 2025
• Birthplace: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
• Nationality: American
• Ethnicity: African-American
• Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Actress, Record Producer
• Height: 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m)
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Bobby Williams and Iona Williams (née Brown)
• Siblings: None
• Spouse: Rodney Stone (Lil’ Rodney C!) (married 1983–1980s)
• Children: Diamond Stone and Michael Archer
• Relationship: Divorced
• Net Worth: $3 million USD

Early Life and Education

Angela Laverne Brown was born on December 18, 1961, in Columbia, South Carolina, USA. She was raised by her parents, Bobby Williams, a lawyer’s assistant and gospel singer, and Iona Williams (née Brown), a hospital technician, in the Saxon Homes housing project as an only child.

She attended W.A. Perry Middle School and C.A. Johnson High School, where she excelled academically, participated in cheerleading and basketball, and developed her vocal and performance skills. Her ethnicity is African-American. Her religion is Christianity.

Career

Angie Stone began her journey singing gospel in church before forming the pioneering all-female hip-hop trio The Sequence in high school with Cheryl “The Pearl” Cook and Gwendolyn “Blondy” Chisholm. The group signed to Sugar Hill Records and released the classic “Funk You Up” in 1979, one of the first rap singles by an all-female act.

After the group disbanded, she wrote songs for artists like D’Angelo and Erykah Badu while building her solo career.

Her debut solo album Black Diamond (1999) went gold and featured hits like “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” and “Everyday.” Follow-ups Mahogany Soul (2001) and Stone Hits solidified her neo-soul sound.

Standout releases include The Art of Love & War (2007), which topped the R&B charts, and later projects up to Love Language (2023).

She earned three Grammy nominations, collaborated with major artists, and appeared in films such as The Hot Chick, Ride Along, and The Fighting Temptations. Angie‘s warm, honeyed vocals and honest songwriting left an indelible mark on R&B, hip-hop, and neo-soul until her tragic passing in a car accident on March 1, 2025, after a performance in Alabama.

Awards and Nominations

• Three Grammy Award Nominations
• Multiple Soul Train Music Awards recognitions
• Stellar and industry honors for contributions to gospel, R&B, and hip-hop

Social Media

• Instagram Handle: @theangiestone
• Official Website: theangiestone.com

Personal Life

Angie Stone, 63 years old at the time of her passing, was married to Rodney Stone (Lil’ Rodney C! of Funky 4 + 1) from 1983 until their divorce in the late 1980s. They share a daughter, Diamond Stone (born 1984).

She later had a relationship with neo-soul singer D’Angelo from 1994 to 1999, with whom she shares a son, Michael Archer (born 1998, also known as Swayvo Twain). Angie was a proud mother and grandmother of two grandchildren.

She openly discussed the challenges of balancing motherhood, relationships, and her demanding career while remaining grounded in faith. Her height is 5 feet 3 inches (1.60 m).

Net Worth

Angie Stone‘s net worth is estimated at $3 million USD. Her income primarily came from music sales and streaming of solo albums and classic hits, songwriting and production work, live performances and tours, acting roles in films and television, and royalties from her pioneering contributions to hip-hop and neo-soul.

Discography

• Love Language (2023 album)
• The Art of Love & War (2007 album)
• Mahogany Soul (2001 album)
• Black Diamond (1999 album)
• Various solo albums and compilations
• “Funk You Up” (with The Sequence, 1979)
• “Wish I Didn’t Miss You” (hit single)
• “No More Rain (In This Cloud)” (single)
• “Everyday” (single)
• The Hot Chick (2002 film)
• Ride Along (2014 film)
• The Fighting Temptations (2003 film)
• Girlfriends (TV cameo and theme song)