Diddy salutes the late “Godfather of Black Music,” Clarence Avant on Instagram. Diddy reflected on Avant’s life by posting a picture of Avant, JAY-Z, and himself from a Roc Nation Brunch. Another was Diddy hugging the late legend. Clarence Avant was the definition of a free, fearless Black man. He never allowed any level of […]
Tyler Perry is one of the latest, speaking in tribute to the life and legacy of the late Clarence Avant. Hitting Instagram, Perry penned a touching message: It is my belief that when two soulmates walk the earth together for many many years, be it through marriage or friendship or both, when one of them […]
The world of music, entertainment, politics, and sports is collectively mourning the loss of an icon, as Clarence Alexander Avant, affectionately known as “The Black Godfather,” peacefully passed away at his Los Angeles residence on August 13, 2023, at the age of 92. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information An official statement from Nicole Avant, Ted […]
The man accused of shooting 81-year-old philanthropist, Jacqueline Avant to death inside her Los Angeles area home has plead guilty to murder and weapons charges. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 29-year-old Aariel Maynor broke into the Avant’s Beverly Hills mansion on the morning of December 1st, a home she shared with her husband, long time […]
According to a report from CBS affiliate KCAL Los Angeles, an arrest has been made in the murder of the wife of longtime music executive Clarence Avant, who was shot and killed during a home robbery at the couple’s Beverly Hills mansion Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information 29-year-old Aariel Maynor was arrested for the shooting […]
81- year-old Jacqueline Avant, wife of legendary record executive Clarence Avant, was shot and killed during a home invasion on Tuesday night. Visit streaming.thesource.com for more information TMZ reported the couple was at the Avant family home, in Trousdale Estates, Beverly Hills, California when the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m.. A family source told TMZ: […]
The first trailer for the highly anticipated The Black Godfather, Reginald Hudlin’s documentary about pioneering entertainment executive and businessman Clarence Avant, has been released. According to Variety, The film features interviews with Snoop Dogg, P. Diddy, David Geffen, Clive Davis, Diane Warren, Lionel Richie, and Irving Azoff, and former president Barack Obama also makes an […]
Known simply as “The Godfather of Black Music,” former music executive Clarence Avant will receive the Grammy Salute to Industry Icon award at the 2019 Pre-Grammy Gala hosted by Clive Davis. Clive Davis hosts this Pre-Grammy Gala every year and makes it his point to acknowledge individuals who have made a significant contribution to the music industry.
