The “Godfather of Black Music,” Clarence Avant, a music industry innovator, passed away at age 92. The Hollywood Reporter reports that the composer Titian passed away on Sunday at his Los Angeles residence. “Through his revolutionary business leadership, Clarence became affectionately known as ‘the Black Godfather’ in the worlds of music, entertainment, politics, and sports,” […]
The West Virginia native's family confirmed the details of his death.
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