John Legend, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled and More, Mourn Death of Soul Legend Betty Wright

Many notable figures in the music community paid their respects after the legendary soul singer succumbed to her battle with cancer, TMZ reports.

May 10, 2020
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Image via Getty/ Mychal Watts

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Image via Getty/ Mychal Watts

Celebrities are paying their respects after the tragic loss of iconic soul and R&B singer Betty Wright. She was 66.

Wright died on Sunday from cancer in her hometown of Miami, TMZ reports. According to the outlet, she had just been diagnosed in the fall. Wright is known for a number of classic hits, including “Tonight is the Night” and “Clean Up Woman." In 1975, she took home a Grammy for her song “Where is the Love.”

Musicians like John Legend, Chuck D, Snoop Dogg, DJ Khaled, and more, took to social media to pay their respects.

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

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

R.I.P. Betty Wright

— juicy j (@therealjuicyj) May 10, 2020

No watch Betty Wright’s upper register and whistle notes. Mariah Carey knows who the truth is in those notes too... #RIPBettyWright https://t.co/9Cz5RrK5p1

— the Old Man Ebro (@oldmanebro) May 10, 2020
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