Rolling Stone

Carl Carlton, ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ Singer, Dead at 72

Carl Carlton, the funk, soul, and R&B singer known for hit songs “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and “Everlasting Love,” has died. He was 72. Carlton’s son, Carlton Hudgens II, ...
New York Daily News

‘Bad Mama Jama’ and ‘Everlasting Love’ singer Carl Carlton is dead at 73

Funk and soul singer Carl Carlton is dead at 73. The death of the Detroit native known for hit songs including “Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s Stacked)” and “Everlasting Love” was announced by his ...
Yahoo

Carl Carlton, 'Everlasting Love' and 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

R&B singer Carl Carlton, best known for singing the hit tracks "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has passed away at the age of 72. “RIP Dad, Legend Carl ...
Los Angeles Times

Carl Carlton, funk singer behind ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama,’ dies at 72

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer known for upbeat, era-embodying singles like “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a ...
WSB-TV

‘Everlasting Love’ singer Carl Carlton dies at 73

His son posted to Facebook saying that he had a “Long hard fight in life.” There are conflicting ages for Carlton with Entertainment Weekly saying he was 72, but his son, Carlton Hudges II said in the ...
People

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' and 'Everlasting Love' Singer Dead at 72

The singer's son announced on Sunday, Dec. 14 that Carlton had passed away Monica Morgan/WireImage On Sunday, Dec. 14, the family of funk and R&B singer Carl Carlton announced that he had died His son ...
WGN-TV

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer Carl Carlton has died, son says

(NEXSTAR) – Grammy nominated R&B, soul and funk singer Carl Carlton, known for hits including “She’s a Bad Mama Jama” and “Everlasting Love,” has died, his son announced Sunday. Carlton Hudgens II ...
USA Today

Carl Carlton, 'She's a Bad Mama Jama' singer, dies at 72

Carl Carlton, the Grammy-nominated R&B singer best known for his grooving hits "Everlasting Love" and "She's a Bad Mama Jama (She's Built, She's Stacked)," has died. He was 72. Carlton's son, Carlton ...
Billboard

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

The singer's family announced the news on Sunday (Dec. 14). By Gil Kaufman Carl Carlton, the Detroit-bred R&B/soul star best known for his 1981 funk hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama (She’s Built, She’s ...
EURweb

Carl Carlton, Singer of ‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ and ‘Everlasting Love,’ Dies at 72 | VIDEOs

Carl Carlton, best known for his timeless hits “Everlasting Love” and “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at 72. The Detroit-born R&B and funk singer passed away on December 14, 2025, after years of ...
The Grio

‘She’s a Bad Mama Jama’ singer, Carl Carlton, dies at 73

Carl Carlton, the funk and R&B singer whose music became synonymous with Black joy, swagger, and timeless grooves, has died. He was 73. The news was confirmed on Sunday, Dec. 14, by his son, Carlton ...
Daily Mail

Soul legend dead at 72: The She's a Bad Mama Jama hitmaker passes away

Grammy-nominated singer Carl Carlton, best known for his hit tracks She's a Bad Mamma Jama and Everlasting Love, has died at the age of 72. The devastating news was confirmed on Sunday by his son, ...