Carl Carlton, singer of 'She’s a Bad Mama Jama,' dies at 72
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Carl Carlton, best known for his smash hit "She’s a Bad Mama Jama," has died at 72.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by his son, Carlton Hudgens II, who announced his father’s passing on Facebook.
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What they're saying:
"RIP Dad, Legend Carl Carlton singer of She's a Bad Mama Jama. Long hard fight in life and you will be missed," the son posted on Sunday.
What we don't know:
The cause of death has not been disclosed, though his passing comes six years after the singer suffered a stroke, according to TMZ.
Dig deeper:
The outlet further reported that Carlton began his music career in the 1960s and broke into the Billboard Hot 100 Top 10 in 1974 with his cover of "Everlasting Love."
He’s best known for his 1981 classic "She’s a Bad Mama Jama," which earned a Grammy nomination and became a lasting pop-culture staple, appearing in films like "Miss Congeniality 2" and TV shows such as "Friends."