Minnie Riperton

Quick Facts

Full Name	Minnie Riperton
Occupation	Soul Singer
Date Of Birth	Nov 8, 1947(1947-11-08)
Age	77
Date Of Death	1979-07-12
Birthplace	Chicago
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Scorpio

Minnie Riperton Biography

Minnie Riperton is one of the most popular and richest Soul Singer who was born on November 8, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, United States. American singer-songwriter, best known for her five octave range. Her 1975 hit “Lovin’ You” was her biggest hit.

Her song “Lovin’ You” became a test for aspiring singers: Leona Lewis covered it at age fifteen, as did one of the 2012 contestants on The X Factor., a fifteen-year-old contestant on The X Factor, covered her song “Lovin’ You”.

She was married to She had two children with husband and musician Richard Rudolph; her daughter Maya was a cast member of SNL. She also had a son, Marc. and had two children. Her daughter Maya is a cast member on SNL. Marc was also her son.

Minnie Riperton Net Worth

Minnie Riperton is one of the richest Soul Singer from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Minnie Riperton 's net worth $3 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

She studied drama and music at Chicago’s Lincoln Center as a child. By her teens, she was performing with a local girl band.

When a college intern saw her vision and encouraged her to record an album, she was already semi-retired.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Minnie Riperton Dating?

According to our records, Minnie Riperton married to Richard Rudolph. As of December 1, 2023, Minnie Riperton’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Minnie Ranked on the list of most popular Soul Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Minnie Riperton celebrates birthday on November 8 of every year.

How did Minnie Riperton passed away?

Riperton recorded six albums with Rotary Connection and a half-dozen solo records before 1979. She passed away from breast cancer at 31.

Did Richard Rudolph ever remarry?

Richard Rudolph Rudolph has written over two hundred songs and has worked with countless artists. In 2000 he was Co-Music Supervisor with his daughter Maya Rudolph on the movie Duets. He has been remarried to jazz singer Kimiko Kasai since October 1990.

Where is Minnie Riperton now?

Riperton passed away at age 31 in 1979 from cancer when Rudolph was only 6 years old. They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, especially when you’re paying homage to your mother.

What is Minnie Riperton vocal range?

Gifted with a five-octave vocal range, Chicago-born Minnie Riperton was plucked from an a cappella choir to sing with girl-group the Gems, who found little success under their own name but scored work as session backing- vocalists for the Dells, Etta James and Fontella Bass.

Who were Minnie Riperton's children?

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