The music world is still reeling from the recent passing of R&B legend Angie Stone, and now a disturbing new twist has emerged.
Reports are circulating that before Angie died, she was already in the middle of a legal battle with Universal Music Group (UMG) over back royalties and publishing rights. And now, shocking claims suggest that iconic music executive Clive Davis may have had a hand in trying to silence her through legal threats—right before her passing.
According to a source who claims to have worked in the music industry during the same era as Angie, she had recently confided in someone closely connected to the industry about the deep corruption she had witnessed firsthand.
Angie reportedly shared messages and receipts from other artists that supported her claims about industry abuse and exploitation—specifically pointing fingers at Clive Davis and UMG.
But just days after she shared those messages with a so-called trusted confidant, she received a cease and desist letter from Clive’s legal team. While the letter didn’t name Clive or UMG directly, it reportedly included details that matched exactly what Angie had shared in confidence.
This betrayal devastated Angie. In the heat of the moment, she reportedly lashed out at the person she believed leaked the information, accusing them of past misconduct and calling out their alleged ties to other controversial figures in the industry. Whether or not the accusations were true, it was clear Angie felt betrayed and targeted.
What’s more disturbing is that this legal move appears to have been an attempt to silence her just as she was gaining traction in her case against UMG.
Angie had spoken publicly just two months before her death about being owed up to $50 million in royalties—money she said should have gone toward building generational wealth for her children and grandchildren.
But the drama doesn’t stop there. Angie’s daughter, Diamond, recently received a vile message in her DMs telling her she should have died instead of her mother.
The message referenced past issues between Diamond and Angie, but many fans and friends of the family are stepping up to say this kind of harassment is not only heartless but disgusting. Grief should never be met with cruelty, and regardless of any family disagreements, Diamond deserves space to mourn her mother in peace.
Some critics have accused Diamond of trying to capitalize off her mother’s death, citing a Cash App post and other alleged behind-the-scenes activity. However, others argue that if anyone should benefit from Angie’s legacy, it should be her children—not the record labels or industry figures who allegedly robbed her of her earnings.
Tyler Perry, a longtime advocate for justice, is reportedly stepping in to help Angie’s family get to the bottom of the missing royalties. He is said to be in the process of hiring a legal team to investigate what happened to her publishing rights and make sure her family receives what she earned over a four-decade career.
Fans, fellow artists, and even radio personalities like Da Brat have spoken out, calling for justice and accountability. Many are questioning why so many artists and executives who benefited from Angie’s talent and influence remain silent.
As the dust settles, one thing is clear—Angie Stone’s legacy was too powerful to be erased quietly. And with a growing number of people pushing for justice, it’s only a matter of time before the truth fully comes to light. Until then, supporters are being urged to keep her family in their thoughts and prayers and to demand accountability from an industry that too often leaves its legends behind