Lisa Mapps-Weldon Slayed On Soul Train & Became An 80s Video Vixen | Soul Train Awards '23

Lisa Mapps-Weldon shares her dance journey from soul train to being
one of the first music video vixen of the early 80's era.
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[@jeanlucdrion1152]

I like her. I think Charles got a lady here that is intelligent, well rounded and a genuinely decent woman. From what i can gather here.

[@JG_SmileSOBright]

This woman has been absolutely gorgeous her entire life ❤

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

For me as a young man in the 80’s Soul Train was not just a smash hit dance show, it was a cultural lifestyle for me that reflected who we were and proud of it!

[@RollOutShow]

This is her friend Nikki…. Girl we had so much fun in our childhood! ST, Freak Patrol, Rude Girls we were definitely imaginative 🤣😂😆

[@PulseTheMagazine]

Keep me posted ty

[@FloridaGeorgia]

Lisa is still looking gorgeous after all of these years, and on top of that, found the time to bless us with 5 gorgeous daughters! 😉Thank you, Mrs. Lisa Mapps-Weldon!

[@MsTexas73]

Lisa Mapps-Weldon wasn’t on the show long but she was a fan favorite, especially with the guys. They always talk about her. She was one of my favorites because her hair was ALWAYS flawless and her clothes were awesome before and after Tamechi began styling her. 🤗💜💫✨

[@onetwo12onetwo526]

And that was my comment her hair was flawless I was so surprised to see her not wearing it now😌

[@tamechi2]

That is her hair that She's Wearing Now ..., She's always Worn her own hair..., Nothing against weaves or Wigs she just has always wore her own hair !​@@onetwo12onetwo526

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

I agree with Lisa, we do need to bring "Soul Train" back. It was the only thing that not only kept us safe, but it kept us at peace too. Anyone who experienced this show is blessed... it's a piece of history.

[@christopherredding5851]

Yes and the music today would not help the show if they bought it back the older ones could not relate to the culture these days the music is horrible and so are some of the dancing so no it is history and that is where it should stay."

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

@@christopherredding5851 It's not that the music is bad and older people can't relate, it's the fact that young folks had their youth stripped from them at a very young age. They never had a chance to be "kids". There's no Saturday Morning Cartoons, no Movie Dates to the Malls, no "Puppy Love". Their trying to be adults before their ready and the majority were raised by the streets cause their parents aren't around, or trying to be like them, or working 3 jobs. If we still had Soul Train, these kids would experience the joys of life like we did. But if society doesn't change for the better, none of us will have those experiences back.

[@smith7388]

No way…it’s different type of culture.

[@christopherredding5851]

Not with the way these young people act best to leave Soul Train as a Legacy because someone would totally act a fool and ruin it for everybody, leave it as History .

[@TheLeslieMichelle]

@christopherredding5851 I disagree. They used to say the same things about our generation. And if we didn't have shows like this, we wouldn't have stayed true to ourselves through the music we listened to. We can't discredit the generations after us because they're different... that's not far to them.

[@brettsfav4]

Good times! She's right, they should have something like this again. Glad she's doing well and has a beautiful family.

[@shawnjackson6242]

Won’t be the same these kids don’t dress they sag and they on their phones constantly dancing requires socializing these kids don’t have that

[@efunkyman6853]

Did you see how fine (and natural) they looked back then?

[@1990758]

It won't be the same. Pretty sure they would be expecting to get paid. And they gonna want the best food. Definitely gonna have a lot of controversy around it.

[@1990758]

​@@shawnjackson6242Exactly It won't be the same.

[@maureenbolden8451]

Dance is a excellent form of exercise and brings joy

[@JanayP.Jackson]

A True Definition of Black doesn't Crack!!! OMG!! ❤

[@Black.Nostalgia]

She’s had an incredible life! I would definitely read her memoir

[@nathanneelyoutlawdiditprod2891]

It no longer surprises me how so many of these former Soul Train dancers have aged so gracefully. My first thought was, "Damn, she look good!"

[@sheapanagos2720]

I remember her from The Scene!! My hubby was a camera man on that show at a young age. When I saw her on Soul Train I was so happy for her. Congratulations on all your success!

[@shandahughes2886]

I like her daughter's recreation of her on soul train , she has a beautiful family and she's a pretty lady.

[@apok1980]

Her daughter is beautiful, but not as much as her mom back in the day.😊

[@seidr9147]

I'm a pale ass white guy from northern Scandinavia and I absolutely love Soul Train. Been watching it over 20 years, used to find astounding artists from that show. What a time to be alive in the 70s and 80s!

[@MsJP]

4 sure🎉💃🏽🕺🏽

[@DisciplineOverMotivation-rj6tc]

Pale ass white guy Was it necessary to say this

[@granddaddyofthemall6320]

@@DisciplineOverMotivation-rj6tc Why not?

[@ericcampbell6426]

This sista is still fine! frfr Glad to see that she was able to take advantage of the opportunity and exposure. God Bless

[@queenblacc4579]

Lol Detroit girls and Sparkle. I was born in 89 and me and my sisters still LOVED that movie growing up.

[@Cherie-yl4zi]

Her Daughters are even gorgeous She is still gorgeous

[@AbbeyAdeb]

Freaky. From choosing to watch another Soul Train dancer video, I finally found out who made this beat that's been haunting my head for years - Ready for the world, My Girly. Now my head can rest. 😊

[@normie9566]

Yes!!!! Detroit! Also my hometown I remember tge dance show the Scene. Wonderful childhood memories watching Soul Train❤

[@efunkyman6853]

NO DOUBT, The finest dancer back in the day! Hair and body on point!

[@mayamonroe]

4:04 that spaceship dress was hugging her body omg

[@lizreid5781]

Such an awesome story!!! She was and still is beautiful Soul Train was definitely the place to be!!!❤🚊

[@denakirkland5219]

Yeah! A Detroit Scene Dancer!!! A Soul Train dancer Too!

[@seanjohnson1653]

Great Story. Lisa, YOU should bring Soul Train Back. You appear to have the connects to do it!

[@missywink1504]

Beautiful figure! And the double-wrap belt, which I used to wear in the '80s! Love the daughter recreating the dance moves.

[@SChild5.]

Look at her DRESS! It glitters. I loved to watch Soul Train for the fashions, dancing & the music.

[@epicsseven7686]

What was dope about Soul Train was. Dancers on the show came from all over the country. And me being raised in Detroit. It's cool to see the Detroit dancers on this show and the success that they've had due to both their talents and exposure from being on this show. I grew up watching this show going back to the early 70s, into the late 80s. Detroit has some of the finest women. I like these documentary biography shows that us a more personal background into the dancers' lives, beyond the dancing and how dancing took them places. And Lisa Mapps still looks good.

[@SubwayFan83]

Lisa still holds up in FINE!

[@kevinjenkins692]

She was unlawfully beautiful and still is!

[@fgtw96way]

Yes my hometown Detroit produces a lot of talent singers and dancers, she danced on our local dance show The Scene just like Lorenzo and when they made it on Soul Train that was real good, big time. Still looks great today and always a star⭐

[@victoriaallen3753]

Yes Detroit!

[@MsJP]

#EastsideDetroit

[@victoriaallen3753]

I'm from the eastside too. Hey!@@MsJP

[@MsJP]

@@victoriaallen3753 Hello East sider🤗

[@lawannalw]

I agree that if Soul Train were to be rebooted it would keep people safe and healthy. Dancing does a body good!

[@tspcocktail]

Yes it does

[@Polostar79]

A reboot wouldn’t work. Everyone would be standing around looking at their phones instead of dancing.

[@jeanettebonilla3390]

It’s true, it didn’t matter what nationality you were, I’m Puerto Rican. if you liked music and dancing, fashion trends you were glued to the TV 📺 Saturday mornings for Soul 🚂 Train.

[@PulseTheMagazine]

Keep me posted ty 😊

[@lisascott-london55]

Beautiful dancer❤and yes we do need soul train back. I miss it😢

[@nursegege5151]

She is absolutely beautiful !!!!!❤

[@mssimone2631]

I love love love Soul train while growing up. Lisa, you had and currently have a beautiful life. I really enjoyed your segment.

[@dgf6275]

Spotting Lisa on Soul Train, "Hey, that's The Scene dancer!" The camera loved her. Still beautiful 🎉🎉

[@juiccyrae]

That’s my auntie !!!!🩷🩷🩷🩷

[@christinebryant8354]

I love to see these stories about how you’ll lives turned out. I’m a Detroit girl as well eastside of Detroit ❤️ & we didn’t miss Soul Train & we definitely didn’t miss the Scene! Nate Morris! Girl you just brought back memories. I’m 55 now & I still love to dance. 😊

[@MsJP]

Same here @ the Age of 52😂The Scene, Soul Train & American Bandstand.leave Borroughs had straight 4 the tv

[@TheBrujaBeauty]

That’s my aunty!!!! ❤️❤️

[@kdevonraine]

She did a lot and I remember all of those videos, very impressive.

[@TheBluesmanBlue]

First I want to congratulate your husband and you for 30 years you have a beautiful family and yes Miss Lisa Welden you are soul train legend 👸🏾🌹🤜🏽🎶🤛🏽

[@hopeandbreeze]

Get it Lisa and Pam (Nikki)! What awesome memories 🤩🤩🤩 and of course, those were the jams! 💯🔥🔥🔥

[@honeycone71]

It's so cool to see these dancers I so remember from Soul Train. I remember Lisa quite well on the show and she did the damn thing. Happy to see she's still living her best life as a wife and mother.

[@woo3131]

I remember her! She had a serious roll! Thank you for posting!!!!

[@heruapocalypse2021]

She was Gorgeous 4real.And still is Today.😎👍🏾🌴

[@BriPri-89]

I love all the interviews Please keep them coming 🙏🏽❤️👏🏽🥰

[@miguelwilliams6876]

The scene 😢 classic

[@LorenzoColston]

My girl!

[@MM-bw1lo]

What an awesome Soul Train story, glad she's still living her best life!

[@mwhite4976]

These animations are giving me life! 🤣🤣

[@susanhurst3292]

Good segment!! I remember her in some of the videos

[@sirpoppinchuck]

I see you “Rude girl” yeeeeah! I was a Rudeboy!!!! Hey I seen Terrell “Deisel” of Poplockin group “Unique Dominoes” I just met Marco recently here in Chicago such a nice guy. Man I seen her in all them videos! Two girls from my school/and Unique Dominoes was Poppin in Party train video!!

[@traceycamille]

Hell of a life! Gorgeous woman and a part of history 😍💗

[@beautifulinc1869]

Such a beautiful woman!!!

[@Blessed-tn1wd]

Glad she is doing well. Loved her hair on Soul Train.

[@heathertea2704]

I don't remember her dancing on Soul Train, but I do remember her from a few 80s videos. 😊

[@jjmars9160]

I definitely remember her from that Klymaxx video in the 80s.

[@1990758]

I remember her. But only for 1 year.

[@tremainelymon6857]

U did good congratulations on your success

[@christinerichardson673]

Congrats! Lisa we grew up together very enjoyable ur Detroit native Melissa and Christine

[@nicoldavis-johnson7080]

I enjoyed watching Soul Train. Glad to see how some of the dancers are still around and sharing their stories.

[@keithbrooks0223]

One of my ST faves, and still gorgeous!

[@Jennyboomboom88]

Oh Lisa was popping then and she’s still popping now! Now I’m doing the hip roll! 😂😂😍😍😍

[@BettyWright-p5z]

Still beautiful 🎉🎉🎉

[@1steschelon]

Very Happy and proud for you!! Thanks for keeping Detroit in you and on fabulous Display Mama!!

[@DrLauraRPalmer]

Great piece. They DO need to bring it back.

[@Chutney1luv]

This show was the best! I'm so glad that Lisa had an amazing time and is doing great! She does have a beautiful family! 🎶☝️😅🎶

[@amychanam]

She was and still is beautiful.

[@SharifRamsey]

Wanted to give this video a THUMBS UP (Like) but noticed it was at 313 Likes, one of Detroit's Area Codes. My Hometown and now I know Lisa Mapps-Weldon shares the same hometown. Used to watch the Scene after school back in the day and Saturday's Soul Train, both great shows! (PS: Still gonna give the Like for the video btw, loved that it was at 313 when I viewed it. 🙂)

[@AnAdorableWombat1]

Mine too! What part of Detroit are you from? I’m from the west side

[@MsJP]

​@@AnAdorableWombat1 East side 4 me😊

[@epicsseven7686]

I was raised in the Detroit area. I remember 'The Scene' during early 700s, well into the 1980s. Nat Morris hosted that show. If u recall. Nat Morris had Don Cornelius on the show during the early 70s. Detroit has always had talent coming out of the city. And even the women are fine. Shaun Robinson, Motown singers, Loretta Mckee and that very long list goes on. Lisa Mapps fine during her prime. And she's still fine. Almost forgot. There were a few Detroit dancers from 'The Scene' whom danced on 'Soul Train.'

[@HebrewHoney777]

She’s beautiful

[@Rochelle-tf6si]

1982 I was in the 10th grade at Westchester High. I remember one of my TA's in 1979 was a Soul Train dancer.

[@RickMurphy-v4f]

My favorite girl

[@ultimatejoy]

THIS is the video that should have 2-4 million views. But we know how folks are…even our own….anywho, Lisa, you are the QUEEN!! Thee baddest 😍😍😍

[@kimwilliams1402]

Yesss,from my city Detroit,the scene ❤,the new dance show yesss

[@AbbeyAdeb]

Completely agree. Bring back Soul Train!

[@1990758]

Don't do it you'll get disappointed.

[@MsJP]

The Scene was the good old days I knew ppl that dance on there, I went 2 sch(Burroughs middle sch)with a young lady named Carmen who performed on there & this guy who I went 2 his prom actually worked on there.gosh I miss those days 💜 #memories

[@veronicacalloway2795]

Yesss bring back Soul Train

[@atheneamonea4865]

I love her 🎉❤.. she is also a sweet person in real life.

[@LifeOfAnEmpath]

SHE was my favorite!! How beautiful she still is and her equally gorgeous five daughters!!! ❤❤❤

[@nauricewitsell]

Yes sis! It's about time Soul Train did a profile on Lisa. Keep the videos coming S.T.! 🫶🏾🫶🏾

[@tangiers4128]

Wow 30 years 5 girls!❤ nice story

[@inthewend07]

A beautiful lady and she blessed the world with more beautiful daughters 💖💖💖

[@keithgreenwade2398]

Thanks for sharing that Lisa! It's good to get the updates as to how the Soul Train gang evolved through the years!

[@Winnib7479]

I was watching old Survivor episodes and saw her daughter Lauren. Not knowing at the time who she was , but they look so much alike. What a coincidence that this video was posted today.

[@ampthefreethinker5335]

I remember her on all of those videos and movies! 🎉🎉❤

[@vashtikelly6837]

5 daughters...i love it!!!!.....she was and still is beautiful,.....

[@Heavy_Distortion]

Gorgeous. What more can I say.

[@redbutterflymag]

She was & still gorgeous!!

[@gweneetikibradley3007]

Lisa, thank you for sharing with us💛. You have a BEAUTIFUL family💛. It is a blessing to see you all STILL LOOK AMAZING, and to know that you are all doing well💛. Soul Train will always be among my favorites. I was watching Crystal’s video last night thinking the very same thing. I wish that Soul Train could come back. We do need more shows like it. Sadly most of this generation doesn’t know of Soul Train. A very huge part of music history. I will always be thankful for Don Cornelius for founding it. For following his dream which stirred hope within us to go after our dreams. All races. His signature voice/introductions are a huge part of the Soul Train Legacy. And along with all of the legendary greats who performed, you the dancers are also a very special and huge part of its Legacy as well💛. Thank you/all💛. We love and appreciate you all so very, very dearly💛. Thank you all for being a part of a great legacy/history in music💛.

[@leerhode1021]

Miss Lisa is right we need to bring it back. Anything that might help this troubled generation.

[@1990758]

Having a new soul train will not help.

[@Itsonlylue]

I know I had that criss cross belt mine was brown and I loved it

[@youme1414]

Wow! I like Soul Train!

[@jaeeluv]

And STILL putting on! 💛

[@Kharrari]

That was dope

[@ceeceetracey9839]

omg at 4:54 - THE DOUBLE BELT - them shits was all the rage some time in the early 80s OMG!!!!

[@kristendrayton]

I was just born when she was on the show, so I don’t remember her! But I’m in awe of her beauty, grace, dance ability, and fashion sense. It’s funny how everything recycles because the way she dressed back then is how I dress now!

[@anthonynewman1527]

Great story

[@joiduarte736]

I love watching soul train dancers man everything jus looked sooo fun so easy going so happy n laid back back then now people dont even dance anymore not even these entertainers n artists of today n u go out 2 dance n its jus peeps standing around mean mugging god forbid u bump into sum1 or look across the room too long u could lose your life smh everytime i feel like i wanna go out ill just watch soul train fr my house n live another day

[@TamiLovesRioSamba]

Thank you, Lisa for the wonderful interview.

[@feliciawashington4983]

Love soul train

[@Caprice87]

Lisa Mapps is an icon! This was a great one. Keep em coming. I wish Nat Morris would show the Scene on his channel instead of boxing and people we don’t recognize.