In a raw and emotional revelation, legendary R&B singer Angie Stone has broken her silence about her turbulent relationship with fellow soul star D'Angelo, confessing she was genuinely preparing for his death during the darkest days of his addiction struggles.
The High-Stakes Romance That Shook the Music World
The soul music icons, whose romance captivated fans in the early 2000s, experienced a relationship filled with both passionate highs and devastating lows. Stone reveals the terrifying reality behind the glamorous facade, describing moments when she genuinely believed she would lose the 'Brown Sugar' singer forever.
A Love Tested by Demons
'There were times when I had to make peace with the possibility that he might not make it,' Stone confesses, her voice heavy with the weight of memory. 'When you love someone battling addiction, you're constantly walking that fine line between hope and preparing for the worst.'
The 'No More Rain' singer describes the emotional rollercoaster of watching D'Angelo's struggle with substances, which at times left her playing the role of caregiver rather than partner. 'I found myself in situations no one prepares you for - checking breathing, monitoring patterns, always having that underlying fear.'
The Turning Point
Despite the trauma, Stone reflects on their bond with surprising tenderness. 'Our connection was deeper than the struggles. There was genuine love there, but sometimes love isn't enough to save someone from themselves.'
The experience has left an indelible mark on the 62-year-old singer, who now approaches relationships with hard-won wisdom about boundaries and self-preservation.
Legacy of Survival
Both artists have since rebuilt their lives and careers, with D'Angelo eventually achieving sobriety and musical comeback. Stone's candid account serves as both a cautionary tale and testament to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of addiction's destructive power.
'We survived, but we carry the scars,' Stone concludes. 'Some stories need to be told, if only to show others they're not alone in their battles.'
