Hollywood stars from the likes of Snoop Dogg, Chris Rock, Gabrielle Union and others have taken to their separate social media handles to mourn John Singleton. The stars mourn John Singleton for his contribution to entertainment, both in the music and film productions.
Many celebrities mourn John Singleton, who regularly supported up and comers in the industry and gave many stars their first taste of success. See some of the tributes to the late John Singleton:
Gabrielle Union wrote:
I really didnt want to believe I’d to have to write something like this about John. I am a believer of miracles. Alas…I met John when my older sister Kelly enrolled at USC in 1986 & quickly became friends with a group of fun-loving, black, creative masterminds. They called themselves the “Black Pack” I was 13 then and in awe of how loud and proud they were. Each friend contributing a different vibe and talent. By the time I turned 18 they chaperoned (yeah right ) my birthday party. When I transferred to UCLA they promised my family they would look out for me & they did.
The entire time I’ve been in Hollywood I knew I had big brothers who had my back & that knowledge gave me wings. While they all accomplished so much, there was John breaking barrier after barrier making dreams into reality and never losing that loud and proud, by any means necessary mentality. Flash forward decades and I’d run into him in the islands or Miami and we’d laugh in awe and glee at how far we’d both come. I will forever be grateful to the Black Pack & John Singleton. You showed me exactly what we can do when we stick together. Love & Light to all his loved ones and fans. Hold onto one another, we are greater together. Rest in eternal peace”
Chris Rock on his part wrote:
“So sad to hear about John. I met him way before he did “ Boys in the Hood “. He had more drive than anybody I’ve ever met. The first time I met him in 1988 he told me everything he was gonna do in his career including the Oscar nomination and every movie after that and it all came true. It’s sad to see him go cause he was such a cool dude and he had a few more things on his list.”
Naturi Naughton wrote:
“My heart is truly saddened by this loss? I had the pleasure of getting to know #JohnSingleton and he was such an inspiration! I told him I was as an aspiring director and he immediately encouraged me! Told me to take pictures as much as possible and to shoot whatever I was passionate about. Your legacy lives on! #ripjohnsingleton?”
Taraji Henson:
My heart is broken!!! I am at a loss for words. Can’t stop crying. I WILL MISS YOU, MY DEAR FRIEND, JOHN SINGLETON!!! You gave me my first big break in #BabyBoyand again in #HustleandFlow you believed in me when Hollywood did not get me at all!!! Throughout my career when I needed advice it was YOU I called and you answered EACH AND EVERY TIME with sound advice. YOU NOTICED MY FUNNY AND COMEDIC TIMING LOOOONG BEFORE HOLLYWOOD CAUGHT ON and you named me Lucy (after Lucille Ball)!!! MY GOD!!! Up next for us was the Emmett Till story……………..I am just broken!!! God bless your mom and your beautiful babies and family. Praying for ALL of our strength as we try and move on without you. MY GOD MY GOD!!! #RIHJohnSingleton??????”
Snoop Dogg
“Thank you for all that you gave to the world the movies the messages the opportunities to so many people like myself to grace the big screen in a major role with major black actors you were and will always be black excellence love you for life and beyond. J. S.”
Nick Cannon:
Damn, this was just the other week ago… I hate doing these post and social media tributes because deep in my heart I don’t feel like they are truly sincere or can even measure up to who we are as people. Is this really for John or just for the likes??? Do we value the attention or the Spirit??? I’m still confused by it all. But brotha this was our last conversation and though I sensed something was up, you took the time to come out and support me and whispered some power wisdom and words of encouragement in my ear. Meant so much to me, knowing that one of the greats had my back! I was humbled then and even more humbled now, that you just took the time. A true Jegna , Visionary, King that wasn’t too self-absorbed to pour into others. You’ve given so many people opportunities and fed into your community with your art and creative leadership. I salute your Eternal Spirit and your work will live on forever. Fight the good fight! Undying Spirit! #Faithful Job Well Done King!?? @JohnSingleton”
John Singleton died on Monday, after his family took him off life support, after suffering a major stroke some days back. He died at the age of 51.