Clarence Avant, the executive and businessman known as "The Black Godfather" of music and entertainment, died Sunday at 92. Avant died at his Los Angeles home, his son Alex Avant, daughter Nicole ...

*TV One’s award-winning “Unsung” series will highlight R&B singer Avant on Sunday, April 8, and the Cleveland native tells EUR/Electronic Urban Report that the episode also “shines a good light on the ...

Clarence Avant, the influential music industry veteran and record producer known as “the Black Godfather,” was saluted Monday as a savvy dealmaker whose wisdom and compassion influenced generations of ...

After being separated from multi-platinum singer Avant for two years, fans are now reconnecting with the Cleveland, Ohio native. The mellow voiced crooner, known for his rhythm and blues about the ...

Clarence Avant, whose decades of trailblazing work as an artist manager, mentor, executive and record label owner earned him the title of “Godfather of Black Music,” died Sunday at his home in Los ...

LOS ANGELES - Clarence Avant, known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has passed away at the age of 92. The music genius is credited for launching the careers of fellow music legends Quincy Jones, ...

Clarence Avant, who earned the honorific of “the Godfather of Black Music” for his lifelong support of Black artistry, has died, his family confirmed. “Clarence leaves behind a loving family and a sea ...

(KTLA) – Recording industry insider Clarence Avant, who garnered the nickname of the “Godfather of Black Music,” died at his Los Angeles home Sunday night, according to a family statement released ...

LOS ANGELES -- Clarence Avant, the music executive known as the "Godfather of Black Music," has died at the age of 92, according to his family. The label owner and music industry mentor died at his ...