The music community is mourning the loss of legendary soul and R&B singer Betty Wright.
Music stars like John Legend, Snoop Dogg, Ledisi, DJ Khaled and many more took to social media Sunday (May 10) to pay tribute to Wright, who recently died after a battle with cancer. She was 66.
“I loved being around Ms Betty Wright,” Legend tweeted. “She was always so loving and giving to younger artists. Always engaged, always relevant. She will be missed.”
Wright is known for such classic hits as “Tonight Is the Night” and “Clean Up Woman,” and she took home a Grammy Award for “Where Is the Love” in 1975.
R&B singer Ledisi paid tribute to Wright on social media, thanking her for being a “master teacher” and “one of the greatest soul singers in our industry.”
“Thank you for being a master teacher, a friend and one of the greatest female soul singers in our industry,” Ledisi tweeted. “You were so much more than your music. We were blessed to be around royalty. Thank you. I will never forget. #BettyWright!”
See more tributes to below.
I loved being around Ms Betty Wright. She was always so loving and giving to younger artists. Always engaged, always relevant. She will be missed https://t.co/JGefXj5jgx
— John Legend (@johnlegend) May 10, 2020
Thank you for being a master teacher, a friend and one of the greatest female soul singers in our industry. You were so much more than your music. We were blessed to be around royalty. Thank you. I will never forget. 👑 #BettyWright ! pic.twitter.com/CHQL1S5FRy
— ledisi (@ledisi) May 10, 2020
Stezo ..Fred The Godson …Tony Allen …TY … Andre Harrell … Little Richard.. and now Ms Betty Wright… all black music artists in my flowtation … met them know them play them. the last 10 days is beyond comprehension
— Chuck D (@MrChuckD) May 10, 2020
Betty Wright or Ms. B to us was the funniest, realest, kindest spirit. She was one of our vocal trainers during the beginnings of DK. I loved that she was unafraid to add grit to any lyric. she helped us emote and find our voices as women in the industry. Thank you Ms. B. RIP.
— DAWN (@DawnRichard) May 10, 2020
R.I.P. Betty Wright
— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) May 10, 2020
Wow! Didn’t expect to wake up to news that the legendary soul singer Betty Wright passed away. 2020 has been such a year to remember. I was just watching her #Unsung special a few weeks ago! Rest In Power! 👑 https://t.co/b5SOwlZoOM
— Eric West (@EricXWest) May 10, 2020
Rest in power to a legend, Betty Wright. Our beloved aunty, mentor, and vocal coach ❤️🙏🏽She stood by me every step of the way. Taught us so much. She will be missed. pic.twitter.com/QTcZYh7N0M
— Skip Marley (@SkipMarley) May 10, 2020
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The incredible Betty Wright passed today. This weekend has been overwhelming. We have lost many this year. She was an incredible woman. You will be missed queen. pic.twitter.com/QoTwvrbdtj
— SheilaEdrummer (@SheilaEdrummer) May 10, 2020
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