Did Angie Stone and Idris Elba date? The late singer, actress once claimed British actor was one that got away

Grammy-nominated singer Angie Stone passed away following a car accident on Saturday. The Rich Girl singer was returning to Atlanta after performing at the Mobile Area Mardi Gras on March 1 when the car she was traveling in overturned.

Her representative, Deborah R. Champagne, told TMZ that the "Wish I Didn't Miss You" singer was riding in the back seat of a sprinter van when it turned over, leading to her death. All other passengers survived the crash.

The MAGMA released an official statement in light of her death. It said:

"It is with deepest sympathy that we express our condolences to the Stone family during this difficult time. We were truly saddened to hear of Angie’s passing and our hearts go out to you all. Angie’s performance at the 2025 Grand Marshal’s Ball was nothing short of phenomenal. Her talent captivated everyone in attendance, and her presence truly elevated the event. Never could we have imagined that it would be the last time we would have the honor of witnessing her perform."

Angie Stone's daughter, Ladi Diamond, posted on her Facebook. She wrote:

"My mommy is gone."

She posted another message saying:

"Thanks for the outpouring of love today I’m not taking any calls right now I need to decompress."

She was scheduled to perform next Saturday at the Association Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association Men's Championship Basketball game. A moment of silence was held in her honor.

"We are heartbroken by the tragic and sudden passing of Angie Stone, an award-winning singer, a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., a community activist, role model, and mother whose soulful artistry and spirit made an indelible mark on her community, our nation, and the world. She used her incredible talent, passion, and presence to inspire and touch us with strength and hope." said CIAA Comissioner, Jacquie McWilliams-Parker.

The singer, who received her first Grammy nomination for Mahogany Soul, also appeared in 40 film and TV projects during her lifetime and was once linked to actor Idris Elba. The two never dated, but The Hot Chick actress revealed that Elba had once pursued her, but she turned down his advances.

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Throwback to when Angie Stone talked about turning down Idris Elba

"I Wanna Thank Ya," a song from Angie Stone's third studio album, Stone Love (2004), featured a young Idris Elba as a love interest opposite Stone.

In an interview with VLAD TV, she reminisced about the time when they shot the video for her song. She said:

"We both had the same manager, you know there was a little crush here and there. I thought he was super cute with his pearly white teeth... I have heard many stories where he had told people he was looking for me, told people he was really digging me. "

In another interview, the Entanglement actress also said that although she resisted dating him, she almost said yes once.

"There is one weak moment that I had because I have a thing for beautiful teeth. And he came to the door, and I opened the door, and he was twirling this toothpick around in his teeth. And I fell on the side of the door like, ‘OK, what’s happening to me?'” she said.

Angie Stone also added that she was just unable to take the leap of faith, adding that she does regret her decision.

“I will never date Idris, because he’s like my brother. Do I regret it?Absolutely.”

The Ride Along actress is survived by her two children: daughter, Diamond, from her first marriage to Rodney Stone, and her son, Michael, whom she shared with singer D'Angelo.