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R&B Legend D’Wayne Wiggins Dies at 64

3/8/2025

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D’Wayne Wiggins, the beloved co-founder of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at 64 after a courageous year-long fight against bladder cancer. His family shared the heartbreaking news on March 7, 2023. A pivotal force in the New Jack Swing movement, Wiggins left an indelible mark on Oakland's music scene and inspired countless artists, including Destiny’s Child.

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D’Wayne Wiggins, the beloved co-founder of the iconic R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!, has passed away at 64 after a courageous year-long fight against bladder cancer. His family shared the heartbreaking news on March 7, 2023. A pivotal force in the New Jack Swing movement, Wiggins left an indelible mark on Oakland's music scene and inspired countless artists, including Destiny’s Child.