Rapper Petey Pablo and late music exec Clarence Avant were named among this year's inductees into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame.
While death is inevitably a part of life, that truth doesn’t make it any easier to say goodbye to those who have died. We look back at some of the greats who passed away in 2023.
Check out the many ways Clarence Avant impacted the music industry throughout his lifetime as we honor his lasting legacy inside.