Minnie Riperton Died 46 Years ago Now Her Daughter Confirmed The Rumors!

[@cyoohoos]

No bootie shaking. No twerking. No half naked wardrobe. No provocative dancing. No vulgarity. Just talent

[@marshapratt4944]

Oh my, she was classy, with a pure voice and talent. True talent doesn’t have to go to skimpy dresses and booty-shaking tactics to showcase true talent.

[@blackqueen164]

Whose body are you attempting to police from your self-righteous, hypocritical shattered glass house 🤔🤷🏾‍♀️?

[@blackqueen164]

​@@marshapratt4944Your ire is directed at men as well, correct🤷🏾‍♀️?

[@MKins71]

@@blackqueen164 truth hurts?

[@MKins71]

When you can’t sing or dance, what else do you have left? Shaking your ass, simulating sex acts, feeling up your body….THIS is today’s “talent” Pathetic and sad

[@blandbiz]

Minnie Riperton was the GOAT.. She hit those notes with no Problems, even when she was ill. Rip QUEEN

[@StevenC32]

She was talented but she definitely was not the GOAT, she wasn't even the most talented singer of her era.

[@Sanctified994]

Yessss,Mariah Carey tries but NEVER WILL SUCCEED,ONLY Minnie 💜

[@SBankzee]

She was beautiful I’m 66 and back then the world music , movies and people were beautiful !!!🌷

[@princessgrace66]

67 & Agree SB...Still have that albuum

[@sreyasdesai4865]

she is in her 70’s

[@LornaT460]

Times have really changed😢

[@SBankzee]

@ it was a good time back then , technology ruined the fabric of society and human interaction and it will never be the same EVER!!!!!😓

[@victoriael-nayal5913]

I agree I'm 63 her voice was absolutely beautiful ❤this took me down memory lane the good old days!

[@elainesmith7512]

Minnie was so beloved by many, many people. I remember she was invited by President and Mrs. Carter to sing at the White House when they were the first family. Thanks for sharing the good memories of this lovely, talented lady!❤❤😢😢

[@princessgrace66]

You made me remember....We were so Proud!

[@adonai71100]

Minnie's passing to this day still makes me sad. Minnie will and always will be sorely missed.😢🥰🙏🏽🎵🎶🎵✨️👑😔

[@RodneyPlayer-q8c]

@adonai71100 me too. I remember being crushed when she died I was a teenager at the time. She was definitely very talented.

[@sharoncooper5966]

Me too, so sad...

[@jhaychylla]

I remember the exact day she passed. It was a sunny day, 87 degress on July 12, 1979, Chicago. Bruh, I was walking to my cousins house with my radio at the time, but I could not see where I was walking because of the instant flood of tears from Breaking News, man. That's when D.J. La Donna Tittle, from WJPC radio, announced it. It rocked me. Btw, Maya really looks like her mom.......EVERYONE was so proud of her, being from Chicago, doing so well. She came to my high school and the band went crazy! They played her latest music and she broke down crying. She said that she didn't know about the impact that she had on the youth. Thanks to those that posted this whole video...I have never heard so much of her spoken voice in this fashion, with so many clips, EVER! T.y. for that.

[@thetrueroyalfamily9384]

I will never forget the day she pass it was a sunny day in Bay Area, Ca I felt so sad that day I was 13 at the time

[@jhaychylla]

@thetrueroyalfamily9384 Yeah, I had just turned 16...

[@Ms_Sharpie]

I was 17 and in Chicago during time.

[@patriciabove7652]

I just turned 16 almost 2 months before she passed away.

[@jhaychylla]

@patriciabove7652 Can I make a statement here and also ask a question at the end? If you notice, the ages of those responding so far were between 13 and 17, at the time and I bet ALL of us had plenty of time to rave over the Jackson 5, the Sylvers and novel groups like 21st Century who made "Do You Remember the Rain" > kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-aY6ualLKeg9Usi=YYcqcnIN_RvfjeFa , but we clearly remember Minnie Riperton. I don't know if it was because of our parents, back then, or if we just stumbled upon hwr music on our own, SHE'S embedded in our hearts. As young as we were then, we *loved* her as if she were in our own family. It proves that she was a star and had "draw-power." However the difference between music then and now is singers weren't ashamed to sing about *love* , *commitment* , *dedication* , or ashamed about being vulnerable around each other.....TODAY, Ha! You can tell I'm long-winded... Don't make me go there. Fill in the blanks... Nutshell: "we" were young, very young then, but we were smitten with, not only her angelic voice, but I bet each one of us understood the lyrics of her songs, and grooved to the accompanying music too. So, the question is: Can you name 3 songs, that she made, that you consider her classics? My answer is: 1. Here We Go Again ( with both Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack) 2. Memory Lane 3. Loving You

[@lolaislost]

I loved Minnie Ripperton and absolutely adore and love her multi-talented daughter, Maya. She left us too young.

[@keithturner1361]

When is Hollywood going to make a MOVIE about Minnie Riperton ??????

[@charlespennie3621]

I have great respect for this lady. Maintaining a career with that unmatched voice while battling racism and the controversies of interracial marriage with biracial kids and a 3 year struggle with cancer. She was truly one of the great ones of music

[@Flightdevildoc]

She is indeed a legend. It is sad that her interracial marriage was troublesome for some whites and blacks, yes, she got it from sides of the spectrum. However, despite this, her love to her family and music, kept her going. What an angelical voice, clean and beautiful music. Greatly appreciate this video.

[@charlespennie3621]

@Flightdevildoc IR marriage scrutiny still persists today which being in one, I could certainly attest to it

[@jazzmanchgo]

She was also battling health problems -- Cash McCall, who played guitar in her band during the time before "Loving You" hit (that's him on her legendary 1974 "In Concert" appearance), said that even then, after a show, she'd go back into the dressing room and collapse. When someone asked her how she was doing, she just said, "I'm hanging in there! I'm hanging in there!" Looking back, it was probably the early stages of the cancer that eventually took her from us, but she didn't actually get diagnosed until several years after that. But she was not feeling well, even that early.

[@eshim3961]

This was a wonderful tribute to one of the greatest female vocalists of all time. I discovered her music long after her tragic death, and have been a huge fan ever since. I don't recall ever having heard her speaking voice but, unsurprising, it is beautiful as she was. Thank you so much for creating this.

[@deborahware8829]

She is one of my all-time favorite artists. ❤️❤️❤️

[@Alice-fr1ef]

Minnie was a Star for sure. I loved to hear her sing as she was the greatest of the time. We miss her so much still. She was also a very beautiful lady with a very handsome husband. We loved her so much.

[@birdielee6718]

They set her up to be attacked by that lion- dirty wsf

[@naimahyasin7607]

@@birdielee6718 Could you please explain for those of us who don't know about the setup?? Thanks

[@brl0522]

Instead of saying she married a white man how about she married a man that loved her and that she loved

[@DaretoDream814]

Minnie was and remains my favorite. I was around 10 years old the day I had heard of her death over the radio. I remember still today how I cried in that day. I cried nearly all day. I love/ed her contribution to the so-called, Black American talent. She is forever remembered by me. And as for Denise Williams and Maria Carey. My arrangement is yet Minnie, Denise and then Maria. Minnie just naturally knew how to carry the notes to blend and flow. Denise and Maria know how to sing but Minnie knew how blend and flow. If you know, you know. Thanks for sharing. 🥰

[@ravenofthewild]

I was born in 1955 and Loving You is still my hands down favorite song.

[@rohiniramanchakrabarti5282]

Thank you for posting this video. I truly enjoyed learning more about the Beautiful, and so very stunning, Minnie Riperton. I’ve watched her daughter for many of years and just recently discovered that she was in fact Minnie’s daughter. #legacy

[@tinabeana3651]

Riight.. me too smh

[@chippy7745]

Her daughter Maya is the real thing. I love her. I also remember loving that song of her mom’s when I was in high school! I fell in love to that song with my first boyfriend. Those two women are very special.

[@showtime591]

Omg..Didn't know Rudolph was her daughter until now🎉😊

[@daviniakeller4181]

Me either! But I can see it now that I know

[@zimjun7]

I didn't know either.

[@Mojoquiltsandmore]

Same!!❤

[@maryaswell9943]

Ditto me!

[@hukujones6877]

I didn't know this either

[@UNbowed62]

One of my FAVES❤️ R.I.P. SONGBIRD🎶 ✨🕊️🥀 🕊️

[@feliciaboykin8426]

Her song "Back down memory Lane" brings me to tears every time.

[@jhaychylla]

@@feliciaboykin8426 Have you heard that recording of her with Michael Jackson? How about "Here We Go Again" with Peabo Bryson and Roberta Flack doing background vocals?

[@lisaderrico4938]

Me Too🎶✌🏿🥲

[@theanticsofcharlesv8835]

Yes!😢

[@jhaychylla]

...when the song is ending and she's singing: ..save me.... THAT'S IT! That's when the first tear drops. Who would not want to save her? iiiight, I rest my case.

[@eshim3961]

Though it is one of the most beautiful and hauntingly songs I've ever heard, I have a hard time listening to "Return to Forever".

[@vanessabranch4446]

She was the first person I knew as a child who died from Breast cancer, now it’s my time, thank you 🙏🏽 God for no chemo no radiation, now I need help financially for reconstructive surgery 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽💕💕💕💕

[@sharoncrawford-x3w]

My daughter is needing the same.. we will be in prayer together that you both will have this surgery! Amen!

[@alihall676]

@@sharoncrawford-x3w if you live in the United States, and reconstruction is needed as the result of breast cancer post mastectomy, lumpectomy please ensure you understand The Women's Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA) of 1998. This is a federal law that protects patients who choose breast reconstruction after a mastectomy. The law requires health insurance companies and group health plans to cover certain services, including: All stages of breast reconstruction Surgery and reconstruction of the other breast to create symmetry Prostheses Treatment of physical complications, such as lymphedema. Wishing you the best with your health items. Sending you positive thoughts and prayers!

[@sosexymagazinerobinwatkins8467]

Praying with you. Can American Cancer society help you

[@chi4life61]

I hate when people say someone dropped out of college. She stayed in college, but just in a different industry it almost makes it sound like she failed.❤️

[@dbprice100]

That sounds ridiculous.

[@ChayaHampton]

Huh lol

[@IkeSessionII]

Just like so many of us, half empty minded type!

[@Shawntye-ne4zh]

A mother who loved her children . I miss her she has a daughter that keeps me laughing .😊

[@dontthinkso8533]

Beautiful video, commemorating Minnie's triumphs and challenges. All of which she received them with grace, and humility, at every turn. Thank you for sharing this with me, especially since I knew very little about her life, on such a deeper personal level. I will always remember her Minnie, as the lady with the most beautiful enchanting voice, that you would never forget, the first time you heard her sing, "Loving You".

[@KeithHowrd]

Beautiful singer always loved her music 🎶 still play it today ❤❤

[@afficionada1103]

Wow, I never knew about this amazing woman, yet hearing “Loving You” brings me right back to my college days. Love Maya Rudolph - clearly she had an incredible mother. It’s sad she and her brother didn’t have her for long. RIP amazing woman. ❤

[@mamaj6028]

She seemed as sweet as her voice !! ❤❤❤❤

[@1GLDNLDY]

Lovin' You, was played for our first dance at my wedding reception, back in the 70's. Somehow, this song made it even more memorable.

[@Regina-i3n]

I will never forget Minnie and her beautiful voice. I was a teenager when she died and will never forget that day. She was before her time. If she was a live today, nobody would think twice about her mixed marriage. Love you Minnie.

[@Cypeadelic1]

No one has been able to touch this woman range, voice and talent since she left this earth. Not even Mariah Carey.

[@RosalynConleyHarris]

She’s ❤and missed I would listen to her all the time when I was a teenager

[@Gangwalha-h3h]

It was so good to just sit down and do nothing but listen to her sing. One thing stood out that made listening to her different from every other soprano. I was never anxious that she might not hit the note. She seemed to sing effortlessly, every note, every time.

[@TightMoneyGripp813]

Minnie had her own style and it was so fly 🍷😉

[@julietuttle1608]

I’ll never forget her and that voice! Thank you for this beautiful reflection of her beautiful life that sadly was taken away from her way, way too soon. What a brave woman in so many ways and her legacy lives on in her beautiful children and her talent has passed on through Maya and her son. I just adore Maya. We need more positive talent like this in the world.

[@opiumblacktarotllc]

Wow amazing woman

[@carlabullock8681]

❤❤❤❤❤ REST IN HEAVEN MINNIE!!!!

[@cincysg]

Beautiful voice ❣️ beautiful legacy .❤

[@TorllRiperton]

Thank you so very much!!!

[@katherinemolinari6305]

Imagine if Minnie was still here with us and she collaborated with Mariah Carrie omg that would have been amazing music. ❤

[@simplyme7711]

Mariah wouldn’t have that unfortunately.

[@Discoball_Glitter]

⁠why not? Mariah has collaborated with Whitney and Ariana

[@patwashington7985]

PpNo contest Minnie would win hands down When Mariah 1st came on the scene, it was said that she's the next Minnie Rippleton

[@georgeblair4529]

Met her nephew while attending JSU...he had drawings and sketches of her....cool...

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Thanks for sharing That awesome memory ❤

[@jhaychylla]

@@georgeblair4529 Wow

[@triciat8401]

I was 7 years old and I remember the announcement Minnie had passed away and I was BROKENHEARTED I cried and listen to Back Down Memory Lane over and over.

[@wandabrown9269]

Just a wonderful beautiful woman.

[@vincentlewis5188]

She was beautiful!

[@Phabulous_1]

Minnie Riperton was my first live viewing performance, in Chicago; and I was mesmerized. My date at that time bought her album for me. Lalalala-lalalalala-high- note: AhhAhhAhhhh 🥰

[@PatriciaPageMosaicArtsCrafts]

Wow I'm sooo jealous, what an honour ❤😊❤

[@jhaychylla]

@@Phabulous_1 Are you kidding me? Hey, have you heard of the singer named Angela Charles? She sang background for a legendary singer named Jerry Butler. Well, she covered Minnie Ripperton's song titled Loving You. She hit those whistle high notes too. She had a couple of hits, but her biggest was Love Me Baby....Ha! Minnie would have knocked that out of the park. Check it out. Btw....sad news...she passed too.

[@mommas1276]

So much talent, beauty and class. I was 12 when I lost my mother, so I feel for Maya and Ringo. You are never the same.

[@laroyah.muhammad6402]

A true Queen, Ms. Minnie Riperton. 🙏🏽🤲🏼❤️💜

[@loveyu2778]

Umm, no QTip..Mariah is not the only other person who can hit those notes.. Ya'll better start giving Chante Moore her props damnmit..! ❤❤❤❤

[@spagirl1]

She was a gentle beautiful soul with a gorgeous voice. Still 46 years later it makes me sad that she didn't live longer and make a lot more music. 20th century cancer treatment back then was no where near as advanced as it is now. She likely would have survived much longer in the 21 century. Rest in peace Minnie.🕊🙏🏽

[@carfriday827]

We were so sad when she passed. In 1979 I was 24 and I loved listening to her.

[@Anna-zg8tu]

I felt the same way. I was 29 when she passed. I enjoyed her music very much and still do. 😢

[@agrant06]

Well done. 👍

[@dheyes803]

Thank you for the wonderful memories of pure talent that no one can ever achieve again.😊

[@freddielind5282]

31, oh my! I knew who she was but did not realize... Rip Ms Minnie

[@Khaseenwar09]

Great Take!

[@ladywolverine1828]

An outstanding woman, one of my fav. singer's. 🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶🫶

[@user-rc7yh9fd3t]

Minnie was before Mariah. Mariah never could reach Minnie's RANGE.

[@marvelousmel7879]

Thank you!❤

[@reginarichards7001]

RIP to Minnie......what an absolute talent. I think I'm about the same age as Maya Rudolph, and I must acknowledge her talent also......I love the way she can play such a variety of characters, as I've seen her do over the many years on SNL.....hilarious! God bless you and your family Maya.

[@aprilthomas5485]

Inside my love Le Fleur 🤌🏾🤌🏾

[@expatlifestyle6069]

I loved Minnie Riperton, she was an amazing talent.

[@theanticsofcharlesv8835]

Always and will ever be my favorite singer!🥰🦋

[@maureencora1]

She was Made in Chicago, IL. (southside) May She R.I.P. Feel the Music.

[@istayinpa8222]

Dope video💯

[@michellelevick4531]

I just loved her voice. I brought all or most of her records. Was so sad when she died. She was a warrior and a legend.

[@germaineprien7691]

I admire her very much for breaking boundries and being herself!!!❤❤❤

[@vegasstrong7039]

#1 MINNIE RIPERTON MY ALL TIME FAVORITE & INFLUENCED OTHERS #2 TEENA MARIE 🙏🏾🙏🏾🧚🏾‍♀️🧚🏾‍♀️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐💐

[@Weegeekatz]

At 6:46, that's not Maya's brother Marc, that's Reggie Watts, recent music director on James Corden's show.

[@allemander]

Extremely misleading presentation!

[@ValerieJohnson-nl9wu]

Still hurts to the day😢❤

[@DKH1004]

My favorite singer in life! I’m a true fan for eternity!❤❤❤❤

[@MKins71]

Mariah Carey is nothing compared to Minnie. Loved her when she was with Rotary Connection! Ruby Tuesday and Lady Jane are phenomenal.

[@kezzaobee1462]

She was absolutely gorgeous with the most beautiful voice. ❤

[@dennismclaurin1487]

I watch her 1975 performance of Loving you, and Inside my love from the Tonight show, with Johnny Carson, frequently

[@arlenetatum9511]

Extremely Beautiful Family 🙏🙏🙏💖💖💖💖💖

[@cynthiathomas4980]

Love Lives Forever and Minnie, I will love you forever!🦋💜

[@kathleenking47]

Maya looks just like her Dad Mariah Carey COPIED Minnie Riperton

[@Beefree4ever]

Lovin’ you is and has always been my favorite song. For that, she will always have a place in my heart.

[@firefeethok_tui2355]

Great video. Such a lovely lady, and only 31 yrs at her passing. Thats just such a short life . Her daughter looks just like her. ❤

[@cindyb2525]

Loved her, my favorite songs inside my love, perfect angel…

[@RobinMartz-x9f]

I loved her from the moment I heard her singing. I was a teenager in Montana and her voice inspired me so much!

[@mwilliams2343]

At 19yrs old my heart broke with the news of Minnie Riperton.Great seeing her beautiful spirit again.😊😊😊

[@sabrinasmith4164]

Thank you for this beautiful documentary.❤❤❤

[@Michele-z4k]

When I was a cook/pantry worker in SF at a Holiday Inn in the late 70s. A fellow cook, Willie, would sing Lovin’ You. We’d even hit the high notes. Not as good as Ms. Ripperton though. Every time I hear that song I will always think of Willie.

[@beanbeanster7219]

@Michele-24kNice memories to have of being young and still thinking about the fun you had with your colleague.

[@ericrobinson3995]

My number 1 lady vocalist of all-time, dead serious...

[@rhythmbox3397]

Every time He Comes Around and Inside My Love are two of the most sublime songs I have ever heard in my life.

[@dontthinkso8533]

And Maya. Crushing hard, when I saw her for the first time on SNL. I thought she was so adowable, fawning over her cuteness. Silly me. 😌🎶🔊👍🏿

[@vesean4141]

I had a crush on Minnie and loved all of her music,Adventures In Paradise is my favorite album,Minnie’s Lament is my favorite Minnie song,just the most beautiful woman in the world to me

[@angellight9500]

amazing talent and amazing human being. I never knew Loving You was a lullaby for her children. That's so beautiful. Not fair she had such a short life

[@daviddavid9837]

She was amazing. Everyone I know loved her, loved her voice, and loved her amazing range. Minnie, we're still loving you.

[@biba350]

Such gentle beautiful soul RIP Minnie ✨️

[@Wren.7769]

What an amazing, strong woman. It would be so heart breaking as a woman, to know that wouldn't be able to be there for your kids.

[@goddessravenlovelife7452]

My daughter and I love singing loving you all the time it’s a bonding experience. My daughter is a singer musician as well and she appreciates the great singers like Minnie.We also love maya her daughter.

[@winkieblink7625]

I’m in tears. I can’t believe Maya Rudolph is Minnie Riperton’s and Richard Rudolph’s daughter! So humble she is. Minnie & Richard were Royalty in their day. Bless them for what they gave us.

[@newtonduck1]

Thank you for this. I knew of her (and her daughter), but not her story. Well done.

[@Steve33-c4o]

💐🥰💐🙏🏽Truly a small world. That’s explains her beautiful daughters ❤️💐❤️🥰💐😊 6:22

[@normabracey6794]

Even today, Minnie is remembered for her fight for the love of family and hard work. She is in 🕊️ Peace in Heaven. 🕊️

[@paulettepinder523]

I love her

[@fatonyalmitchell3281]

Thanks for giving us your time DuuuvvvaaL county Jax FL USA 💞❤️

[@fic.3880]

i was born in 2001 and i absolutely love Minnie! Her music has helped me through the hardest times.

[@ssinssg]

Your manner is amazing. Thanks for this.

[@DavidReed-i2y]

I miss Minnie to this day, she was an and still an amazing person and incredible talent and I love watching her baby Mya.

[@cynthiaedwards954]

She left us too soon. Loved her music .♥️

[@TJP-tq4np]

What a lovely woman. Beautiful voice.

[@valerieberesford1407]

I cried myself. Her beautiful face and voice.

[@rdmoon4416]

I loved her so much and was crushed learning she died so young, at 31, I cried for days I felt such loss. Minnie was precious, completely lovely and immensely precious, oh, I saud that, I mean it, she was. Then her talent was singular and exceptional. I really still love her and still feel her loss. 😢