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Jul 4, 2024 · Avant’s death comes more than 1 1/2 years after the Dec. 1, 2021 murder of his wife at their Beverly Hills home. Aariel Maynor, who pleaded guilty to the murder, is serving a life sentence in prison. “Clarence Avant was one of our favorite people,” said former President Barack Obama in a statement.
Jul 5, 2024 · Clarence Avant is known as the “Godfather of Black Music.” But his influence expands far beyond the music realm. Born in 1931 in Greensboro, North Carolina, Avant eventually got his start in the music industry in the 1950s as the manager of Teddy P’s Lounge in Newark, New Jersey.
Jun 29, 2024 · Clarence Avant, also known as the black godfather, is a longtime American music executive and film producer. Starting his career at a young age, he made the breakthrough in his career after he brokered the first venture between an African-American artist.
Jul 9, 2024 · Discover the Clarence Avant net worth, the legendary 'Godfather of Black Music,' known for his profound impact on the music industry, his entrepreneurial ventures, and his role in promoting African American talent.
4 days ago · In 2009, Sarandos married former United States Ambassador to the Bahamas (2009–2011) Nicole Avant, the daughter of former Motown Chairman Clarence Avant. The couple live in the Hancock Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, after previously living in Avant's home town of Beverly Hills, California.
Jul 3, 2024 · Official trailer for the Netflix film 'The Black Godfather' that follows the life of Legendary Music Executive Clarence Avant.
Jul 11, 2024 · GREENSBORO — Long before he oversaw Motown Records and had Oprah’s number, a young Clarence Avant looked up at his mother and quipped that the “F” on his report card Civil Rights Museum to ...
