Carl Carlton, the soul singer best known for the classic hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by his son, Carlton Hudgens II, who shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post honoring his father’s life and legacy.

Carl Carlton, the soul singer best known for the classic hit “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” has died at the age of 72. His death was confirmed by his son, Carlton Hudgens II, who shared the news in a heartfelt Facebook post honoring his father’s life and legacy.

The cause of death has not been made public, though reports note that Carlton suffered a stroke six years ago. Hudgens described his father as a legend who fought hard throughout his life and will be deeply missed.

Carlton began his music career in the 1960s and rose to national fame in 1974 with his Top 10 cover of “Everlasting Love.” His biggest success came in 1981 with “She’s a Bad Mama Jama,” a Grammy-nominated hit that became a pop-culture staple, later featured in films and television shows. His music continues to leave a lasting impact on generations of fans.

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