Celebrities Pay Their Tributes to John Singleton

The internet is abuzz with the news of film director John Singleton who passed at the age of 51 on April 29th.

Several celebrities have since taken to social media to pay their tributes to the award-winning movie director.

Ace rapper and actor Ice Cube wrote on Twitter;

I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90

Check out more emotional tributes from celebrities below;

Not only did John make movies for us and our culture, he made one of the most iconic videos ever! It showed the world what Egyptians really looked like! Again I say, THANK YOU! May God bless the soul of John Singleton. pic.twitter.com/RAEm61vw0a

— COMMON (@common) April 29, 2019

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 #BabyBoy and again in #HustleandFlow… https://t.co/6Fl8mJphKG

— Taraji P. Henson (@TherealTaraji) April 30, 2019

John Singleton. Thank you for your brilliance, your vision, and for showing us that we can own our narratives and tell our own stories because our lens matters. This is a true loss for the culture. May love and light surround his family and loved ones. pic.twitter.com/9VGSTAMJ9n

— Tracee Ellis Ross (@TraceeEllisRoss) April 30, 2019

A few reasons to be grateful for John Singleton: the greatness of BOYZ N THE HOOD, the lasting visions of BABY BOY and ROSEWOOD, the breakthrough roles for Ice Cube, Taraji P. Henson, Regina King, Morris Chestnut & Nia Long, among others.

In appreciation: https://t.co/K94nK2Nomn pic.twitter.com/Jjk4t7B52e

— Justin Chang (@JustinCChang) April 30, 2019

John Singleton looked me in the eye while the whole time I was looking up to him. Rip my brother.

— ashton kutcher (@aplusk) April 30, 2019

Tupac. John Singleton. 1990’s pic.twitter.com/KU7PUAefR8

— TyreeBP (@TyreeBP) April 30, 2019

For all of Hollywood’s magic, far too little has gone to expressing the full diversity of the American story. John Singleton showed the necessity of a much wider lens. His portrayal of the African American experience opened eyes and hearts. We’ve lost an urgent and needed voice.

— Dan Rather (@DanRather) April 30, 2019

We are deeply saddened by the passing of director John Singleton, a trailblazer in entertainment who became the first African-American and youngest person ever nominated for an Academy Award for Best Director – The Estate of Michael Jackson https://t.co/5N0u3hW6g7 pic.twitter.com/8GVvx0a8bi

— Michael Jackson (@michaeljackson) April 30, 2019

"Either they dont know,
dont show,
or dont care about whats going on in the hood." ~Doughboy #BoyzNTheHood

Thank you for caring.🙏🏽
Rest peacefully, John Singleton.#JohnSingleton #JohnSingletonAppreciationDay #RIPJohnSingleton

— Susan Kelechi Watson (@skelechiwatson) April 30, 2019

Rest in power John Singleton. Thank you. You paved the way for so many careers behind and in front of the camera. Condolences to the Singleton family.🙏🏾

— Wanda Sykes (@iamwandasykes) April 30, 2019

Mourning the loss of a collaborator & True Friend John Singleton. He blazed the trail for many young film makers, always remaining true to who he was & where he came from!!! RIP Brother. Gone Way Too Soon!

— Samuel L. Jackson (@SamuelLJackson) April 29, 2019

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