Summary:
- Clarence Avont, the Black Godfather and influential music executive, has passed away at the age of 92.
- Avont's impact extended across various industries including music, film, politics, and civil rights, with a focus on uplifting the Black community.
- He played a pivotal role in establishing the first collaboration between a Black-owned music company and a major record label.
- Avont's mentorship and guidance benefited numerous artists and producers, leaving a lasting legacy in the entertainment world.
- Despite personal tragedies, including the loss of his wife in 2021, Avont's family and his contributions continue through his children and their achievements.
There's the power that needs the spotlight, but there's also the power behind the scenes. The guys are rocked in every way. Music executive Clarence Avont, the Black Godfather, has died. Remember the first time someone ever said you're the Godfather? Well, people call me that. People can call me anything. People have called me a son of a f*** or what. Sometimes I say to myself, how in the f*** did I get involved in all this? As an exec in Hollywood, Avont helped create the first joint venture between a Black-owned music company and a major record label.
branched out across industries, politics, civil rights, music, film, and sports. His goal? To uplift the Black community. Avont advised presidents and mentored the artists and producers whose songs you love. Everyone from Michael to Janet to Whitney, Diddy, Queen Latifah, even Jamie Foxx. Avont was married to his wife, Jacqueline, for 54 years. In 2021, she was killed during an invasion at their Beverly Hills home. Clarence is survived by his son, Alex, a producer, daughter, Nicole, a former U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, and son-in-law, Ted Serandos, the CEO of Netflix. Clarence Avont was 92 years old.
Clarence Avont was 92 years old.