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Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ R&B Singer Dies at 72

Carl Carlton sold over 15 million records and earned a 1982 Grammy nomination, leaving a lasting legacy in soul and funk music.

  • Carl Carlton, the Detroit-bred R&B and funk artist, died on December 14, 2025, at age 72, his son Carlton Hudgens II confirmed on Facebook Sunday.
  • Best known for the hits `Everlasting Love` and `She's a Bad Mama Jama`, Carlton broke through in 1974 with a cover that peaked on the Billboard Hot 100 in November 1974, and his 1981 funk single earned a 1982 Grammy nomination.
  • Carlton released eight albums, including 2010's `God Is Good`, and reportedly sold more than 15 million copies, after suffering a serious stroke years ago.
  • Fans and peers on social media took to remember Carlton after his son confirmed his death on Facebook Sunday, while Billboard had not independently confirmed at press time.
  • Sampling of `She's a Bad Mama Jama` highlights Carlton's cultural reach, as his recordings continue inspiring artists like Foxy Brown and Flo Milli, sustaining his influence on playlists and soundtracks.
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SoulTracks - Soul Music Biographies, News and Reviews broke the news in on Monday, December 15, 2025.
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