Angie Stone’s daughter, Diamond, is catching backlash for asking for Cash App donations after her mother’s sudden passing. Angie tragically lost her life in a car accident on March 1, 2025, leaving the streets mourning a true legend.
She leaves behind two children—Diamond, her daughter with ex-husband Rodney Stone, and Michael, her son with D’Angelo. Angie was a nonstop hustler, always grinding for her family. In a 2019 interview, she kept it real, saying:
“I have a family to feed. I have two kids and two grandkids. I have no husband. I have one parent that I take care of, so I can’t quit because they all depend on me.”
Despite her struggles, Angie never stopped working—even while battling health issues. On top of that, she revealed that UMG had taken so much of her royalties that she could have retired two decades ago.
After her passing, Diamond went live, explaining that people had been asking for her Cash App so they could send support. She made her stance clear:
“You can give, or you don’t have to give. I posted my Cash App today because people were asking where they can send money to us. Because of all the scams and all the things that’s been going on, if you want to donate, donate. If you don’t, don’t.”
She continued:
“All that negative ‘Where her money at?’ ‘Why she doing this?’—it don’t matter why I’m doing it. Some of y’all have no respect for the dead or their family. I’m saying this one time—if you don’t want to send no money, keep your nasty comments to yourself. Cuz now ain’t the time nor the place. I’m living my worst nightmare, and people dragging my name. My brother like, ‘Go to hell and God bless at the same time.’ I share my mama with the world. Y’all lost a celebrity. Y’all lost an artist. I lost my mama.”
Whew. She’s hurting, she’s angry, and she has every right to be.
But here’s the question: Does asking for donations sit right with you, considering Angie’s legacy of love, hustle, and sacrifice?
And not to be messy, but… is this the same Diamond that once got her teeth knocked out by her mama? Just asking for a friend.
Look, I know this is a sensitive subject. But Angie knew her child, okay? And now, the world is getting to know her too. So, is she planning to use the Cash App money to fix those teeth? Because, let’s be real—that situation happened a while ago.
You’d think she would’ve handled that by now, right? Or at least put them in for the live.
Listen, I get it. This is a tough time for the family, and I respect that. But let’s not act brand new. Here’s a little Auntie Wisdom for you: just because someone passes away doesn’t mean their family dynamics suddenly change.
That one family member who always needed to borrow money before? They’re still going to need to borrow money now. That one person who struggled financially before? They’re still going to struggle after.
Am I lying, or am I telling the truth?
Am I telling the truth or not?
Sometimes, people take advantage of situations—like a death—to ask for money.
Now, according to her, someone asked for her Cash App, and it wasn’t her idea. I don’t know if that’s true, but she didn’t have to put it out there. She could’ve simply said, “No, thank you,” to avoid bad optics.
Optics matter—the way things look. And let’s be real, it looked tacky. Angie Stone was never tacky.
Instead, she could’ve said:
“For those who have asked to contribute, here’s the Cash App. I’m not in a space to speak right now, but I appreciate your kindness and will check in with you all soon.”
That’s all. Simple.
But clapping back at people questioning why she needed a Cash App? That just invites more drama. Sometimes, it’s best to say nothing.
And let’s talk about families—not just Angie’s, but our own. Some folks have never known how to handle things with grace, and that doesn’t change in hard times.
We know Angie had people depending on her—kids, family members she supported. So it’s no surprise that Diamond would welcome Cash Apps.
And if you choose to give, understand this: Once you hand over money, it’s not your business how it’s used. Giving is about the gesture, not control.
In the South, it’s common to help grieving families—not just with food but with money. You never know what they might need. Maybe they have to bring a cousin in from New Orleans, cover gas for errands, or buy a dress for the service.
Food doesn’t fix everything. Sometimes, they just need cash—maybe even for a new fridge to store all that food we’re bringing over. You never know.
It’s not unusual for people to send money to grieving families—that part isn’t uncommon. But who you send the money to? That matters. If you know your family and you’ve heard about the reputation of the person you’re Cash Apping, well… all I’m saying is, don’t be mad. Don’t ask for receipts. And don’t come for her when she spends it however she chooses.
I didn’t know Angie Stone personally, but I am a fan of her music. And when I say a fan, I mean a fan. I love me some Angie Stone. From everything I ever saw, she carried herself with integrity.
Now, I’m just going to say this—and I’ll leave it at that: If Angie swung on somebody, there was a reason. That’s all I’m gonna say. And if you were on the receiving end of that swing… well, what did you do?
This is a tough one. Some might say it’s too soon. Some might think I’m being funny. Some might think it’s not funny at all. But as your Auntie, I really don’t care what y’all think. Don’t ask for my opinion if you don’t want me to come on here and give it. That’s all I got to say.
Anyway, this could have been handled differently. A simple, well-written post from someone in the family—someone who knows how to express things properly—would have sufficed. Back in the day, people weren’t so quick to hop on live. Sit down somewhere. Type out a nice, thoughtful message thanking people for their support, and drop the Cash App.
And listen, if nobody in church ever asked you to get up and welcome the visiting congregation, you are not the one to be going live on behalf of the family. If you could never get through your Easter speech or Christmas speech without fumbling, you are not the one who should be speaking for the family.
I think y’all are picking up what I’m putting down.
Sending continued prayers to Angie Stone’s family during this difficult time. And if Auntie can offer one piece of advice, it’s this: Stay off the internet. Stay off these lives. Grieve your mother. Honor her legacy. Take time to process your emotions because, in grief, anything can set you off.
You can delete your live, but you cannot delete the recording someone else took before you took it down. Some things live forever on the internet.
So tread lightly. Be mindful.
And let’s continue to lift up Angie’s family in prayer.