Clarence Avant, the influential music executive often dubbed the “Black Godfather” of entertainment, has died.
They added, “The joy of his legacy eases the sorrow of our loss.”
For decades, Avant has been one of the entertainment world’s most influential behind-the-scenes dealmakers.
Clarence Avant.Charley Gallay/Getty Images
In the wake of his death, Jay Z’s Roc Nation shared a tribute post onTwitter.
Bill and Hillary Clinton alsoshared a statementpraising Avant for his accomplishments and their decades-long friendship.
Around this time, Avant met his future wife, Jacqueline Gray.
She’s currently married to Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos.
Bush, and played a significant role in fundraising for Jimmy Carter, Bill Clinton, and Barack Obama.
Over the course of his legendary career, Avant was awarded many honors.
“The history of the music business, it was always purposely not beneficial to people of color.
And this man was doing that steady, hard work.
He was a game changer.”
