AceShowbiz - Blondy, a founding member of the groundbreaking all-female hip-hop group The Sequence, has passed away. The cause of death has not yet been disclosed.

The news was confirmed by her fellow group member Cheryl "The Pearl" Cook, who shared the update with the hip-hop community. In a statement, Cheryl expressed her shock and sorrow over the loss of her sister and bandmate.

The Sequence holds a special place in the history of hip-hop as the first all-female rap group to get signed to a major label. Formed in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1979, the group consisted of Blondy, Cheryl "The Pearl" Cook, and Angie B., who would later become known as Angie Stone, a celebrated neo-soul and R&B artist.

The group’s debut single, "Funk You Up," released in 1979 under Sugar Hill Records, was a bold declaration that women had a rightful place in hip-hop from the very beginning. This trailblazing act helped pave the way for future generations of female rappers, well before the rise of names like Salt-N-Pepa, JJ Fad, and City Girls.

The impact of The Sequence on hip-hop culture is profound. They demonstrated that female artists could rap, produce, and command attention on the stage as powerfully as their male counterparts. Their influence opened doors that had long been closed to women in the rap industry.

As the hip-hop world mourns the loss of Blondy, it also reflects on the significant legacy she and her groupmates left behind. This recent passing adds to the sorrow following the death of Angie Stone, who tragically died in a car accident on March 1, 2025, at the age of 63.