Ms. Gwendolyn Yvonne Blondy Chisolm
Gwendolyn Yvonne Blondy Chisolm passed away peacefully with her sister by her side on Monday, April 6, 2026, after a brief illness on Easter caused her to go into septic shock. She was 66.
Ms. Chisolm was born on Oct. 20, 1959, in Columbia, SC. She is the daughter of the late Alonzo Chisolm Sr. and Virginia Young (Chisolm) Scott, and was the stepdaughter of the late Samuel Scott Sr. She was preceded in death by her sister, Renee Vanessa Chisolm Outen, and brothers, Alonzo Chisolm Jr., Reginald T. Chisolm Sr., and Samuel Scott Jr.
Gwendolyn, known as Blondy to her colleagues in the music industry and her fans, attended public schools in Richland County, graduating from C.A. Johnson High School in 1977, earning CNA and office work certifications with further study. She received an honorary Doctor of Music from Leaders Esteem Christian Bible University in 2025.
From an early age, Gwendolyn had a passion for music. She navigated multiple artistic disciplines simultaneously, including singing, songwriting, poetry, dancing, visual arts, and fashion.
When she and her high school friends, Cheryl “the Pearl” and the late Angie Stone, known then as “Angie B” Brown, formed Sequence, the first all-female rap group, they had a unique sound. So, it was not surprising when their single “Funk You Up” earned gold status after blasting onto the charts in 1979. It was not just a hit — it was a statement about what women could bring to hip hop. Sylvia Robinson saw their promise when she signed them to Sugar Hill Records, after they managed to get backstage and give an impromptu audition following a concert.
Gwendolyn was in the process of making edits to her book, “The First Blonde in the Hip Hop Game.” She promised a raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically real account of her life in the game. Over the years, she shared her knowledge with emerging artists to help them grow in their craft and navigate the industry, while still producing music and performing. She was excited about the National Museum of African American Music in Nashville upcoming event to include Sequence in its exhibits.
Throughout her life, Gwendolyn kept notebooks, writing thought-provoking poetry, exploring a range of topics, including spirituality and mortality.
She was a creative force, loving sister, and devoted friend who loved to travel, shop, make swagged-out scarves and fellowship with close friends over a great meal or game of Spades.
Gwendolyn Yvonne Blondy Chisolm leaves to cherish her precious memory: her sister, Monica L. Scott (Grand Rapids, MI); brother, Milton Stewart (Fort Mill, SC); uncle, Leon (Christine) Scott; aunts, Janette Scott (late George Scott) and Lillie Scott (late Robert Scott); and a host of beloved nieces and nephews and other loving relatives and special friends, all of whom will miss her dearly. A huge thank you to her loving and protective family circle: Suzzanna Griffin, Deltonia Cannon, Karen Lucas, McKelsom Fraser, Ethel Mumford, Stephania Patton, Ronnie Lloyd and Terrence “Luvless” McCauley.
My sincerest condolences and prayers to the family. Gwen was a very special lady and had a beautiful soul. I’m grateful to have known her. May she find eternal peace.
We’re the Myers & C. A. Johnson Family are so glad to have known our Celebrity Stardom who has made us proud of Blondy & Angie B from the Hornets’ nest. So much of our deepest condolences to your family. Well done sleep on heavenly rest now.
Sincere condolences to the Chisolm and Scott families. We were neighbors in Saxon Homes back in the day. Before she was Blondy, she was just Gwendolyn, and she brought joy to everyone she came in contact with. Gwendolyn (Blondy) you will be dearly missed and always Loved.
Gwen You Are God’s Beautiful BlESSING Always ❤️🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I Will Always Love You, And Remember The Peace, Joy And Precious Love, You Shared With Every One!!!
YOU Will Always be Thought
Of As My Gorgeous Funny Sister,
Friend, and Woman Of God😇🙏🏾
My Condolences to the Family
I Will Forever Keep You In My
Prayers, Love You All !!!
Wanda Lucas
Gonna miss you G. You blazed a great path for others to follow . Rest in Peace .
My condolences to the family. May God’s love comfort you and surround you with continued beautiful memories to strengthen you. She no longer has to worry about sickness or disease to deal with. She has gained her wings and found her new where she can rest. 🙏🏽 Fly High. RIH🙏🏽
We just talked and discussed doing art work for your book and we both were so excited to reconnect and bring your story to the world, But God needed you with him..Gwendolyn (Blondy) you will be dearly missed and always Loved.
Rest in Peace and power my dear classmate. Thanks for all of the joy you bought to others through your musical career and your good heart.
Always a Hornet! Class of 1977
Sending our heartfelt condolences to the family. Gwendolyn had such a beautiful spirit and a smile that could light up any room. We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you celebrate her wonderful life and legacy.
The Garrett Family sends sincere sympathies during this difficult time. We are keeping you and your loved ones in our prayers.
May you have confidence in God’s plan of salvation, and the hope of seeing each other again. John:3:16….
Blessings,
Lydia, Garrett
C.A. Johnson High School; Class of 1977
Our hearts, The C. A. Johnson Class of 1976, extend heartfelt condolences to the family during this incredibly difficult season. We are grateful to have shared moments and memories as classmates and through following Gwen (Blondy) during her professional music career. Those memories will stay with us forever.
Wishing you comfort, strength, and peace in the days ahead. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
I am sending my condolences to the family. As believers, may you find comfort in knowing to be absent from the body is to be present with Our LORD!🛐💜
“Lil Gwen”, what a time we had together from elementary, middle, and high school. Seems like we never were apart. I’m gonna miss jokes, cutting up in the classroom. I’m truly gonna miss you. But God is in control, He knows what’s best for you and me.
Love and miss you
My heartfelt condolences to the family .
We are heartbroken. We lost touch with you but you were always in our thoughts, and when we think of you we all laugh a good belly laugh. Your sense of humor and talent brought so much joy to those who knew you and those who heard your music. Our hearts are with your family and all who loved you. May you rest in peace, and may your memory continue to bring comfort and smiles to those who carry you with them.
Condolences from ABC Bonding and staff from Edith W.S. White and Edith Anna White
Sending my deepest sympathy and condolences and prayers to the families.
My Condolences to the family and friends of , sorry for your loss. We were neighbors in Saxon Homes.
She always had a beautiful smile.
Send you my condolences may you rest in peace in heaven.
My deepest condolences to her family n friends u n Angie r back together once again May u Rest N Paradise
Sincere condolences to the family
Rest in peace “Blondie”. My sincere condolences to the family and Cheryl. 🙏🏾
Sending condolences to the family. I’m glad I got to see and take a picture with you at the Library in June 2024.Rip
The Raines family sends their deepest heartfelt condolences to the Chisholm family, the Stuckey family, and the Brown family. Knowing Gwen for over 62 years was a joy. I could remember when she used to come and visit her grandmother, Ms Brown, along with her cousin Cassandra Stuckey; we three would be together on her grandmother’s front porch, playing Jack’s jump rope, different games, talking, and laughing and of course, singing. As we were growing up, we were in talent shows together, along with Angie Stone, Pamela Ashford, Cheryl Cook, and others. Gwen always had that beautiful smile and beautiful, kind personality; I can’t ever recall her having a mean bone in her body, for she always showed me kindness. She will surely be missed by many. Gwen, new angel, your wings are beautiful and spread them wide fly home, fly home, you beautiful angel.
My Condolences To The Family RIP🌹 #Beautiful Queen #CAJohnson #Sequence Trios
Blondie was my grandmother’s great niece. She is going to be missed. We are going to miss her so much.
Condolences to the family Gwen was a sweet person my friend and Classmate she will be missed.