Queen Latifah has taken to social media to heap praise on the funk legend, who "passed away peacefully" following a lengthy battle with COPD.

The music world mourns the loss of funk pioneer Sly Stone, who passed away at 82 after battling COPD and other health issues. His family confirmed his peaceful death, surrounded by loved ones. Stone's innovative contributions redefined pop,

In 1974, decades before Ye, then known as Kanye West, packed Madison Square Garden for a twin album-fashion spectacular, Sly Stone, the cosmically groovy singer-songwriter who died on June 9, offered his own extravaganza of dance, funk and flash on New York’s biggest stage.

Jermaine Dupri chats with THR at the 2025 BET Awards and shares what BET has meant to him saying, "this is my home." Plus, he reacts to the passing of music legend Sly Stone and talks about his upcoming Quincy Jones tribute.

The legendary musician, born Sylvester Stewart, was best known as the frontman of Sly and the Family Stone, the influential band that rose to prominence in the 1960s. Their career saw major chart success, and in 1993—years after the group disbanded—they were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

The journalist who got the late funk legend to break his decades-long silence pays tribute to his indelible message of hope — needed now more than ever.