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Many celebrities have expressed grief over the death of “Soul Train” founder Don Cornelius and some have even sent their condolences online.
Authorities have ruled Cornelius’ death a suicide, but despite his decision to take his own life, many are choosing to honor his legacy by celebrating his contribution to music and creative expression.
Questlove issued a statement earlier today that expressed his sentiments as a child of the 70′s who grew up watching “Soul Train” and how it forever changed the young minds of urban America.
Here’s what Questlove had to say…
Don Cornelius was my first non musical non celeb non blood related hero.
its amazing timing that my arrival on earth and his greatest creative manifestation came within 9 months of each other. both symbolizing a new hope for urban America. most won’t get it til now (especially now that he’s gone) but i pray that Don knew of the appreciation he had in all of us born after 1968.
you people will have to forgive me…im just kinda writing from the heart….sporadic thoughts tears and snot are spilling out and whatnot. im certain dream and toure and nelson will do his legacy justice in print….
i just felt the need to write something.
We all feel you Questlove…
Kelly Rowland, who performed on Soul Train as a member of Destiny’s Child w/Beyonce, also had a few things to say about Cornelius’ passing:
Here is an African-American man who is completely believing in new talent…taking a risk and that in itself is history!
In the African-America race it was something that we had of our own. You could look at the TV and see… reflection.
It was really great for young people to watch. [VIDEO]
I’ve been watching Soul Train video’s all afternoon….
VIDEO: S.O.S. Band on Soul Train
VIDEO: S.O.S. Band ~ Just Be Good To Me…
VIDEO: Jackson 5 Interview on Soul Train
VIDEO: Destiny’s Child Soul Train ~ Bills Bills Bills
Love… Peace… and SOUL!
R.I.P. Don Cornelius
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RIP Cornelius.I hope you will get more respect in your passing than most black suicide victims get( Phyllis Hymen). No one knows one’s pain if debilitating illness owns their lives. Mental illness like in Donny Hathaway’s demise also reflects that everyone is human and can choose their degree of life,how they want to go out can be their choice,but it will not be looked upon kindly in the community. I would like to believe that this was NOT done to be remembered in "Black History Month" because this would be a definite fail.
i just hate that he felt the need to kill him self. I really wish that he had someone he could talk to about whatever it was that made him feel he could no longer be here. RIP may peace be with him
I went thru this ten years ago, and you feel SO alone, even though there could be an ocean of people who love you…God Bless Him, and hopefully people will speak out about suicide prevention more in the future..
build your empire your legacy all for this white b#%$&* to come right under you and take it. ha should have stuck with your own white people stay winning.
Don, we appreciate you the effortless cool you taken to our lives. Opt for God and strut around the Soul Train Line while using angels.
WOW….It’s unlikely that any comment on how he was convicted on spousal abuse… so permit me to be the first to state, "F you and the teach you rode in on."if i paid attention to the criminal history of every single person i watched around the tv, followed on the radio or what have you, every single person i see in movies, i would have no time and energy to enjoy myself because i’d delve into criminal records all damn night and day. i dont defend every fucking thing anyone does with out i dont think spousal abuse is cool. but produce a break.I won’t give you a break, but Don will…a bone or two…there isn’t any pity whatsoever for males who hits over a woman
WOW….Not merely one comment on how he was convicted on spousal abuse… so i want to be the first to express, "F you and the train you rode in on."if i taken notice of the criminal record of every single person i watched on the tv, listened to on the radio or whoever else, every single person i see in movies, i’d personally have no time and energy to enjoy myself because i’d be checking out criminal records all damn night and day. i dont defend every fucking thing anyone does and no i dont think spousal abuse is cool. but supply a break.I will not give you a break, but Don will…a bone or two…there is absolutely no pity whatsoever for men who hits on the woman