By Osagie Alonge
The shocking news of the sudden death of ‘Soul Train’ host Don Cornelius has got a lot of African-American celebs and personalities talking. Most took to Twitter almost immediately to let out their thoughts on his passing away.
At 75, Cornelius had inspired millions of African-Americans with the Soul Train variety show which aired from 1971 to 2006 and was welcomed in almost every household.
Here are a few quotes from your popular celebs below…
Kevin Hart: RIP Don Cornelius “Love Peace & Soul”
Egypt Sherrod: The news about Don Cornelius’ suicide really blew me away today. U just never know someone’s pain….R.I.P.
Slash: Really sorry to hear the news about Don Cornelius. He was quite the maverick in his time. Soul Train had a tremendous impact. Sad.
Marlon Wayans: RIP don cornelius. A legend, a pioneer, a genius. In your immortal words “love peace & soul” make God boogie..
Marsha Ambrosius: I remember thinking I’d ‘made it’ after performing on Soul Train. Career moment I’ll never forget. Rest in Love Peace & Soul Don Cornelius.
Mary J. Blige: Not good news to wake up to. I’m here in LA one town over from Sherman Oaks.
L.A. Reid: R.I.P.Don Cornelius. A true American Icon.
Snoop Dogg: RIP Don Cornelius. LOVE PEACE AND SOOOOUUULLLL 4eva
Ledisi: R.I.P Mr.Don Cornelius thank you for leaving behind a legacy of Soul.You gave so many a chance to be seen and heard.MyPayers 2your family.
Earvin Magic Johnson: Don Cornelius was a pioneer & a trailblazer. He was the first African-American to create, produce, host & more importantly OWN his own show. Don’s contribution to us all is immeasurable. My condolences to his son & my good friend Tony Cornelius & the entire Cornelius family.
Blair Underwood: Huge loss this am! Just heard that Don Cornelius the founder of Soul Train died this morning around 4am here in LA. Don was always very cool with me & very supportive. My condolences to Tony, Christina & the entire family. Very sad day for the family & all of us that knew Mr. Don Cornelius, an icon & trailblazer!
Wendy Raquel Robinson: Sending my love to Don Cornelius and family! I am eternally thankful for all that you’ve done for us all! #soultrain dancer 4 life!
Brian Mcknight: I was really sad when I woke up to hear of the passing of an icon a mentor and more Importantly my friend Don Cornelius we will miss u !!
LeToya Luckett: OMG! So sad! #RIP
Naturi Naughton: OMG! Don Cornelius found dead today…I am in shock! What a legend and pioneer. My prayers are with his family!
Young Jeezy: 1st day of black history month. R.I.P Don Cornelius
Lance Gross: Love…peace…& soul…RIP Don Cornelius
Keri Hilson: Black music never looked so good. R.I.P. Don Cornelius.
Andy Cohen: RIP the GREAT Don Cornelius! #PeopleAllOverTheWorld #KingOfSoul #Smooth #SoulTrainLine
Gabby Union: Love, Peace & Soul #RIP
Omar Epps: RIP Don Cornelius! Thank you for creating a platform which helped uplift me throughout my childhood!
Mia X: R.I.P. Don Cornelius Soul Train “The Hippest Trip In America” was the BEST!!!!!!
DJ D-Nice: Before hip-hop became mainstream, there weren’t many platforms for us to display our talents. Thank you Don Cornelius & Soul Train.
Robin Roberts: Very sad to hear about the death of Don Cornelius, former host of Soul Train. Grew up watching that show: “peace, love and sooooul”. RIP
LaLa Anthony: Sad and stunned about Don Cornelius. Praying for his family.. May he Rest In Peace…
Rocsi Diaz: This is so sad …
AJ Calloway: We lost a LEGEND R.I.P Don Cornelius may God have mercy on your soul. #Devastated
Malinda Williams: R.I.P Don Cornelius a fearless innovator and pioneer in the entertainment industry.
Beverly Bond: RIP Don Cornelius 🙁 He did so much for our culture. Peace Love & Soul my brother!
Towanda Braxton: So sad to hear about the legendary Don Cornelius. My favorite performance on Soul Train….The Jackson 5! God Bless his family!
Spinderella: Very sad news about Don Cornelius.. May his soul rest ‘peacefully’
Sole: RIP Don Cornelius I just heard. How terrible 🙁 I pray for his family &loved ones. How sad. I met Don several times performing on Soul Train
Charlamagne Tha God: First day of Black History Month Don Cornelius kills himself. I’m pretty sure it’s all downhill for this month from here people….
Aretha Franklin said in a statement: It’s just so sad, stunning and downright shocking … a huge and momentous loss to the African-American community and the world at large.
5 comments
that just sucks. I always thought the Soul Train LIne was the do-not-ever-miss area of the show ‘cos the chicks were sexy with looking like the hootchies today and the guys were always stylin’.
Watch it yourself and you may see him. Once the camera hits him, he points in internet marketing like Uncle Sam. SuperFly Don Cornelius!!!!!
When i look at this show with older eyes, it isn’t really the dancing that has me in giggles…it is the fashions. My goodness, we wore some wild and crazy shit in older times.He kinda jogs my memory of Ron Jeremy, but…much less classy! Besides, it is simply marriage! Who inside the hell takes that shit seriously?
WOW….Not merely one comment on how he was convicted on spousal abuse… so let me be the first to say, “F you and the teach you rode in on.”if i followed the criminal background of every single person i watched about the tv, followed on the radio or whoever else, every single person i see in movies, i’d have no time for it to enjoy myself because i’d be looking at criminal records all damn for 24 hours. i dont defend every fucking thing anyone does and no i dont think spousal abuse is cool. but supply a break.I cannot give you a break, but Don will…a bone or two…there isn’t any pity whatsoever for males who hits over a woman
I usually thought Soul Train sucked because Every one of the performers Was required to lip sync. My parents accustomed to watch Solid Gold if i was bored I’d personally watch that mess. But, I was thinking Arsenio was funny-ish.