The Black Godfather In Photos

The latest lack of beloved trade titan Clarence Avant, a politely polarizing determine who was sometimes called “The Black Godfather,” has resulted in a widespread wave of grief that may take a while for a lot of to understand. Even on the younger age of 92 years outdated, the late Mr. Avant had the exuberance of a person half his age that gave those that cherished and revered him a sense like he’d be in our lives endlessly.

Whereas he’s sadly not right here in bodily kind, the numerous lives he touched all through Black Hollywood and the world at massive are nonetheless preserved by means of the photographic reminiscences he left behind.

….and man, did he go away behind quite a bit!

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It appeared like there wasn’t an individual alive who hadn’t crossed paths with Clarence Avant — Kevin Bacon, who?! — properly, at the very least in the event you thought-about your self a notable determine within the trade. That was made fairly clear with the numerous superstar cameos that appeared in his 2019 Netflix documentary, aptly titled The Black Godfather. From Quincy Jones and Jesse Jackson to Snoop Dogg and even forever-favorite President Barack Obama, it was made fairly clear that no one was ever as linked as Clarence was throughout his prime up till the day of his loss of life. We’re simply pleased that his honorable repute in life continues to precede him as his legacy is now mentioned posthumously.

To recollect simply among the handful of well-known people he touched, we put collectively a photographic journey down reminiscence lane that reveals how Clarence Avant primarily obtained the nickname of “The Black Godfather.” Via his abundance of buddies, followers and colleagues that had been fortunate sufficient to cross paths with him, his reminiscence will certainly stay on endlessly.

R.I.P. all the time, Clarence Avant. Take a look at these images under that remind us of how The Black Godfather impacted Black Hollywood: