Beloved Girlfriends Theme Song Creator Angie Stone Passes Away in 2025 Tragedy

The entertainment world was shaken by the tragic news of Angie Stone's passing in March 2025. The renowned R&B singer, who famously lent her silky vocals to the theme song of the hit show Girlfriends, died in a car accident. However, her legacy lives on, as creator Mara Brock Akil recently reflected on the seamless recording session that brought the iconic tune to life.

Akil, who was honored at the "Mara Brock Akil: Forever Our Girlfriend" event hosted by Hollywood Confidential on October 1st, 2025, shared the behind-the-scenes story of how Stone's contribution came to be. Akil had reached out to her friend KC Saney, who then connected her with the singer. To Akil's delight, Stone arrived at the studio and recorded the theme song in just 15 to 20 minutes, perfectly capturing the show's energy.

Despite the tight schedule, Akil and her husband Salim had to personally guide Stone to the airport, as technology was still in its infancy at the time. Nonetheless, the singer made her flight, and the rest is history. Girlfriends, which premiered on UPN (later The CW) in 2000, became an instant hit, praised for its open discussion of Black women's sexuality and the complexities of their lives.

While the show was canceled in the middle of its eighth season, its legacy continues to resonate with audiences worldwide. Akil is constantly inundated with requests for a Girlfriends reboot, and she remains open to the idea, but only if the project is properly funded and valued. As she eloquently states, "This show is serving four generations now across the world, and so it deserves its value."