D'Wayne Wiggins is an American musician, producer, and songwriter best known as a founding member of the influential R&B group Tony! Toni! Toné!. Born on February 14, 1963, in Oakland, California, Wiggins played a crucial role in shaping the group's signature blend of soul, funk, and contemporary R&B. As the lead guitarist and one of the vocalists, his smooth, bluesy guitar work and warm, soulful voice helped define the group's sound. Alongside his brother Raphael Saadiq and cousin Timothy Christian Riley, Wiggins contributed to hits like *Feels Good*, *Anniversary*, and *It Never Rains (In Southern California)*, which became staples of 90s R&B.

Beyond his work with Tony! Toni! Toné!, Wiggins has had a significant impact as a producer and mentor. In the late 90s and early 2000s, he played a key role in the development of rising artists, including Destiny’s Child, helping to shape their early sound. His production style incorporates live instrumentation, deep grooves, and an organic approach to R&B that sets him apart from more programmed, digital-heavy producers. He has also worked with artists such as Alicia Keys, Keyshia Cole, and Jody Watley, solidifying his reputation as a behind-the-scenes force in the industry.

Wiggins remains active in music, continuing to perform and produce while staying connected to his Oakland roots. His contributions to R&B, both as a performer and a mentor, have helped shape the genre’s evolution from the 80s to today. Whether through his timeless work with Tony! Toni! Toné! or his influence on future stars, his legacy as a musician and tastemaker continues to resonate in contemporary R&B and beyond.

Wiggins was the founding member of Tony! Toni! Toné! The group has 14 Billboard-charting R&B singles, including five number one hits, three Top Ten pop singles, one gold album, two platinum albums and one double platinum album. They sold over six million albums during their career together. In 2006, Tony! Toni! Toné! was included in the New Jack Reunion Tour line-up. The group has toured internationally since 1998 and continues to perform on tours today.

Up until his death, Wiggins continued to tour as bandleader of Tony! Toni! Toné!. In 2023, Wiggins would reunite with fellow members Raphael Saadiq and Timothy Christian Riley for the Just Me and You Tour.

On March 5, 2025, Tony! Toni! Toné! revealed on Instagram that Wiggins was experiencing medical complications and that he was "working through it one day at a time". He died from bladder cancer at his home in Oakland two days later, on March 7, at the age of 64.