In a shocking twist worthy of a Hollywood thriller, a bandmate of R&B legend Angie Stone has come forward with explosive claims that the van driver involved in the singer’s recent near-fatal incident was, in fact, a hit man sent to end her life.
The revelation follows a terrifying crash last week that left fans and loved ones shaken. Angie, 63, was traveling with her band en route to a charity event in Georgia when the van she was riding in began swerving erratically on the interstate. According to eyewitnesses, Stone was seen pleading with the driver to slow down, moments before disaster struck.
Now, with the dust barely settled, a fellow member of Stone’s longtime backing band is breaking his silence.
“She knew something was wrong,” the musician told Rolling Beat News, speaking on the condition of anonymity due to safety concerns. “Angie told us that the driver kept looking at her in the mirror. She was scared. She even tried to switch seats, but he wouldn’t let her. She kept saying, ‘This doesn’t feel right.’”
The incident took a deadly turn when, after veering off the road and nearly flipping, the van came to a screeching halt. In a moment that now appears disturbingly premeditated, the driver reportedly bailed from the vehicle before impact. That’s when, according to one witness, a woman in a nearby car sprang into action.
“She was screaming and ran over to pull Angie out,” the witness, identified only as Crystal M., told local news station WTLV. “She got her out just in time, but then this 18-wheeler came out of nowhere and plowed into the van. It was like it was timed.”
Miraculously, Stone escaped with only minor injuries, thanks in large part to the unidentified woman who pulled her to safety. The driver, however, fled the scene and is currently being sought by authorities. Police have not yet released his name, but sources say he was hired just days before the tour leg began.
The FBI is reportedly involved in the investigation now, citing possible conspiracy, attempted murder, and ties to organized criminal activity.
Stone, who rose to fame in the late 1990s with soulful hits like “Brotha” and “Wish I Didn’t Miss You,” has not released a public statement since the crash. Her management team, however, released a short update on her condition earlier this week:
“Ms. Stone is recovering and surrounded by loved ones. She thanks everyone for their prayers and concern. Further statements will be made as the investigation continues.”
Meanwhile, fans are rallying around the singer on social media, using the hashtag #JusticeForAngie to demand answers and support her recovery.
“She’s given us decades of music, truth, and soul,” wrote one fan on X. “Whoever did this picked the wrong queen to mess with.”
Speculation about the motive behind the alleged assassination attempt is swirling. Some suspect it may be connected to past legal disputes over royalties and control of her music catalog. Others suggest deeper industry politics may be at play, as Stone had recently been preparing to expose financial mismanagement in a tell-all memoir.
As the investigation unfolds, one thing is certain: what seemed like a tragic accident now appears to be part of a calculated attempt on Angie Stone’s life.
And thanks to quick instincts, divine timing, and a mysterious Good Samaritan, she lived to tell the tale — a story that, when she’s ready, could shake the industry to its core.
