The Soul Train host urged the divorce court to speed up the handling of his matter with Viktoria Chapman Cornelius because of his deteriorating health and because of the strain the divorce was taking on his health". Don was host of the hippest trip in America" and for many young African-Americans and fans of R&B, soul and hip-hop, the shows tagline was an unquestionable truth. Diana Ross first appeared on Soul Train in 1973. Cornelius last appeared on the episode of the TV seriesUnsungwhich was aired two days before his death. After 35 years on the air Soul Train became the longest-running nationally syndicated show in television history. women, one went to the police, the other chose a quiet way out. This comment has been removed by the author. Quincy Jones said: I am shocked and deeply saddened at the sudden passing of my friend, colleague and business partner Don Cornelius. Don Cornelius, creator of the long-running TV dance show "Soul Train," shot himself to death on Feb. 1, 2012, at his home in Los Angeles, police said. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. He went on to graduate from DuSable High School in 1954, joining the United States Marine Corps shortly after. If Oprah wasnt willing to work with white execs, producers, directors,etc do you think shes be a billionaire right now? So things did'nt work out. He wanted the rocky relationship to be behind him. Anthony is known for his production roles on Pacific Blue, Soul Train and, most recently, American Soul, which first aired in 2018. I'm a black woman. Cara is a journalism student studying at Goldsmiths, University of London. (i love california.) when ur ass broke they leave u, and the stupid black men comes running back to the black women who was down for them before the money. LOL. Not! She looks like a gold digger who married when she was just graduation high school and his dumb ass thought that she was an asset only to hate later and to kill himself. Why on earth are white ppl coming up in here? Wow. Soul Train changed the landscape of both television and music when it debuted in 1971. Copyright 2006 - 2020 RhymesWithSnitch.com ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Does Educational Background Affect Dementia Risk? Super-corny. But you'll hear black men call black women gold diggers when these beck's are scratching eyes out before your body is in the ground. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". Spike Lee has described Soul Train as an urban music time capsule. Almost everything that white people ever capitalized off of was invented by someone black.there might be a whole new generation of white people, but they still have this sense of entitlement, think they're better than others and lie, cheat, steal, and promote racism because of what they've learned from their crappy parents and grandparents. Suck on that HATERS!!! He was married to Viktoria Chapman and Delores Harrison. He died from a gunshot wound to the head that officials believe was self-inflicted. In 1966, news reached the public about the . This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He would have NEVER looked at your ignorant behinds. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Don Cornelius launched the show back in the 1970s with only $400 in his pocket and a dream to syndicate his local Chicago dance show to television. Ask anyone who was around in the '70s and they'll probably tell you memories of the TV show Soul Train. @11:37 its a whole new generation. Black men didn't walk away from us we push them away! You didn't hear a peep about a problem when Bernie Mack died. Essence may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. @ 11:59 can you read? Don owns the rights to Soul Train, $300K is NOTHING compare to what she would have gotten if they were still married ^^^@1:14 F*** Obama & his krakka mamiYA HEARD?! PLEASE, GO PLAY THAT ANGRY BLACK WOMAN BULLSHIT ON SOME OTHER SITE. Women do not EVER sign a prenup. She must be one of those white women that White men don't want! 'Arsenio Hall: Smart & Classy' Debuts on Netflix and Marks the Return of a Comic Genius, BETs 'American Soul' Tells a True Story With Mostly Fictional Characters, Summer Walker Used to Run a Cleaning Service, but Now She Collabs With Usher. At least he suffers no more. If you don't believe me, take your black behind to an Ivy League campus and see how they act. TMZ has learned. It does not store any personal data. After news broke of his death, an outpouring of grief came from celebrity fans. The couple later had a bitter divorce in 2009. However, with Don's passing, Viktoria is set to inherit $300,000 in benefits from two life insurance policies he had purchased, according to TMZ. Black women arent completely innocent. It's so sinful the humanity and immaturity of IT ALL. Some ole wind-up toy robotic ass niggas in here today with this black vs. black shit. Cornelius was best known for his catchphrase: And you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! Copyright IBTimes 2023. People with relationship drama like this are mentally ill and need to seek counseling and help for their issues.Emotionally sounds adults know how to keep their emotions in-check and be emotionally disciplined. She had filed two restraining orders against her husband, reported The Daily Mail. Don Cornelius had a street named after him at Chicagos Millennium Park on September 5, 2011. co-sign 11:25 AND 11:36. A soul train in ambulance meaning is when a big truck gets in the way of an ambulance, stopping it from getting to its patient. It has been revealed that his ex-wife Viktoria Chapman-Cornlieus, whom he 'hated', according to reports, will receive around $300,000 in insurance payouts. He was 75. LETS SEE."THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN" is about to flood this post with their typically HATE. What you all vomitt up on the posts is a reflection of your reprobate minds. He told an L.A. judge he was suffering from significant health issues and wanted to finalize this divorce before I die, according to TMZ. TMZ reported that Cornelius had not left a suicide note, according to law enforcement sources. they didnt choose to be born white just like u didnt choose to be born black. He and his first wife, Delores Harrison, tied the knot in 1956, divorcing twenty years later in 1976. r.i.p to don cornelius but he did think that white was right he did think that white women were incapable of treating him wrong like many erroneous nigger minded black men. Regardless, she'll probably get something. According to The New York Times, Don grew up on the South Side of Chicago and was the son of a homemaker and a postal worker. LETS SEE."THE ANGRY BLACK WOMAN" is about to flood this post with their typically HATE. He found work in 1966 as a news reporter and disc jockey at a local Chicago radio show. I meant "intimidated" but y'all get the point. They had 2 children New Commenting Rules: Please watch your language. Don went on to get married a second time, to Viktoria Chapman Cornelius, in 2001. the first one was dead on. Shawn Holley, Don Cornelius' lawyer and good friend, told TMZ: This is devastating news. Functional cookies help to perform certain functionalities like sharing the content of the website on social media platforms, collect feedbacks, and other third-party features. Hell, there's nothing angrier that a wife-beating BLACK MAN, who beats his WHITE WIFE and later commits suicide! She was his second wife. We will never see each other eye to eye because we have been ignored all of our lives our history has been instiutionally ignored for centuries. Prob'ly more. Despite the popularity of Don Cornelius, little was known about his wife and their marriage life. @12:55, Exit stage left with that bullshit! 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. Don Cornelius has been credited with helping to break down racial barriers in the music industry, broadening the reach of black music. My man Sinqua Walls plays my father like no other. TMZ reported that one beneficiary would be Viktoria Chapman Cornelius, his ex-wife who had charged him with domestic abuse after she had allegedly pepper sprayed him multiple times. He could have screwed her at the Ritz Carlton and dropped a few coins off. THAT AINT SHIT,,what was his personal worth otherwise? @1:56 beach .. there is a 100 more snowbunny's waiting for you to get out the way .. now be gone poof! The divorce was indeed finalized later that year, but there's a provision in the settlement agreement that says Don must make Viktoria the beneficiary of both of his life insurance policies -- totaling around $300,000 in benefits. Actor Don Cornelius and his wife arrive at Cicada restaurant for a party in Queen Latifah's honor January 17, 2003 in Los Angeles, California. ^ stay single bishDid everyone fucking miss the domestic abuse ??? The couple were married for eight years but it seems they had a rocky relationship at times. Don Cornelius, the creator and voice of "Soul Train," has died at age 75. . As of February 2012, no images appear to be available to the general public of Don Cornelius's first wife Delores Harrison. Where did Don Cornelius live most of his life? Cornelius became recognizable for both his voice and appearance, but especially his Soul Train catchphrase: "And you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! soul train was a great contribution to black america from don cornelius but the truth is the truth don cornelius was nigger minded . married in the year of 1956; they had two children with one They later divorced, and Don left his job as a salesman and wanted to try his hands at broadcasting. Advertisement Recently, she shared photos showing her in a gray tank top, black sweatpants, and gray-and-black Nike sneakers. "Our wig department created all the Afros. {{^disable_secondary_title}} {{#secondary_title}} {{secondary_title}} {{/secondary_title}} {{^secondary_title}} {{title.raw}} {{/secondary_title}} {{/disable_secondary_title}} {{#disable_secondary_title}} {{ title.raw }} {{/disable_secondary_title}}, 2023 GRV Media Ltd. All Rights Reserved. When did honesty = negativity. He was pronounced dead an hour later at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. On September 5, 2011, he attended the 40th Anniversary Soul Train Concert in his honor at Millennium Park in Chicago. The next year, he joined the WCIU-TV local station, hosting his own news program. Don Cornelius, producer of the 19th annual Soul Train Music Awards show, speaks during a press conference in Beverly Hills, February 1, 2005 at which the nominations for the show were announced. man. He created, produced, hosted, and owned Soul Train, which went on to air for 35 years, before ending in March 2006. @1:54 PM & 1:56 PM I strongly, strongly co-sign with you both! i stopped reading after the 10th comment. However, his life ended in tragedy, and eight years after his death, there's still not a whole lot known about his personal life, including Don Cornelius' first wife. However, by 2009, his second marriage was over, and Don was found in his home in 2012 with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Is it OK for a 13 year old to shave their legs? 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Copyright 2023 WittyQuestion.com | All rights reserved. it really sickends me to see yall saying that this abusive dude "shoulda married a sister" O_oare u bitches serious?fxck that money. 8:18 PM, Speak on it, Nat Turner.I hate the fact that them slimy lizard mufuckas troll this site just as much as you do. I cant think of any black male celeb that had an issue around the time they died and left a black widow or ex-wife and shit hit the fan. Cornelius died in February 2012 and was best known as the creator of dance and music television show Soul Train, which he hosted for more than 20 years. Don had two sons with first wife, Dolores. He upgraded to a white woman. I know folks say this just to make a point, even though the point is somewhat idiotic "I don't care if a person is black, white,(here's the stupid part) Green,Purple,or Polka Dot!There are no,nor have there EVER been, green,purple or polka dot people and if there were, they would experience all kinds of hate, suspician, and DISCRIMINATION!So stick to reality of the races, Black,White,Brown,Red,Yellow peoples of the world.That's my 2 cemts. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Performance". Copyright 2023 Distractify. It just ain't gonna happen. Los Angeles Police Department officers who had responded to a report of a shooting on Wednesday, found Cornelius at his Mulholland Drive home at approximately 4 a.m. Corey is married to Charlene Harrison, his high school Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. Gary Coleman, Lou Rawls, James Brown, Isaac Hayes and others I can't remember. There are plenty of gold digging black women that will take a black man to the cleaners in a heartbeat. Don Cornelius and wife Victoria during 3rd Annual TV Land Awards - Arrivals at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, California, United States. Read people while the government still allows you to own books. His catchphrase, "and you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey," lived on long after the show. You just never know what someone is thinking. Soul Train introduced waves of new artists to generations on television one being Smokey Robinson, who first appeared on the show in 1973. thats what u get for messing with a white woman. Chapman, the ex-wife with whom Cornelius had a rocky past, will reportedly get $300,000 in benefits from his two life insurance policies. At one point and time he love her enough to marry her. The couple split in 1966 before Cornelius sprang to fame and success and, although it is unknown why their marriage ended, they divorced soon after. He started hosting soul dance parties while working as a news reporter on Chicagos WCIU TV station. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was placed on a 36-month probation. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Other. Ultimately, Soul Train moved to Los Angeles and started their national syndication that would stand strong for 35 years. Don's breakup with Viktoria Chapman Cornelius was brutal. Every day we're serving Black women deeply. Eastwood has been profiling . Cornelius stopped hosting Soul Train in 1993 after a successful 22 years in front of the camera. Don Cornelius was born on September 27, 1936 in Chicago, Illinois, USA as Donald Cortez Cornelius. "Did everyone fucking miss the domestic abuse ??? They found Cornelius with a gunshot wound to the head that appeared to be self-inflicted, according to the Los Angeles County coroner. By 1966, Don and Delores' marriage was over. Its not flattering and i highly doubt its well-meaning.Back on topic, Don Cornelius was creator of a great show and he'll always be remembered for that but it doesn't mean he wasnt a shitbag. sugar shane mosley's korean (born and raised in ny) ex-wife jin - "i have to forget how i feel and remember what i deserve" - mosley took all 3 of his championship belts, the mansion and half his money. LOL. He died on February 1, 2012 in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, California, USA. No insurance company will honor a policy when suicide is commited. I'd say self-hating black men are "doing real good" right now! He would have died from his cancer soon but that's still no way to go out.Just because Black women state the obvious here doesn't mean we're angry.Am I angry Kobe married an uneducated Mexican girl and now had to give up three mansions and 75 million? Those featured on Soul Train included the likes of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. F white people! However, since Cornelius had the policies for more than two years, the money will be paid. Damn and wow, when will black men learn oh well. He married Delores Harrison in 1956. In November 2008, he appeared in court, charged with spousal abuse. If he brings it up, hes going into the marriage already thinking of divorce. For all those that claim nobody is checking for KING BEY!! Keep the dialouge alive.and Stay Black and Beautiful. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Did he really think this white chick married him for love? @11:25, Your comment was a breath of fresh air. After domestic violence issues and restraining orders, the two finally severed ties in 2010 after their divorce was legally granted. @Divaiash ..beaches like you make me sick to my fggn stomach. He and his first wife, Delores Harrison, tied the knot in 1956, divorcing twenty years later in 1976. Don was a kind, funny and brilliant man. Here, Robinson presents Cornelius with the Pop Culture award at the 2005 TV Land Awards. I'm just thankful all Black women don't hate Black men as some of you here, If it wasn't for White women, there wouldn't be OBAMA.Every Black man and WOMAN should pay gratitude to Obama's Momma , who is a white woman.Just sayin. Don Cornelius/Spouse. In 2008, Cornelius was arrested at his Mulholland Drive home on suspicion of domestic violence. 402K views 1 year ago Donald Cortez Cornelius was an American television show host and producer who was best known as the creator of Soul Train - a nationally syndicated dance and music show. He was placed on a 36-month probation. Keep your comments to yourselves. DON Cornelius was an American television host who was best known for creating the music show Soul Train. that didn't make me angry. 1:56pmTake ur white ass to tmz bitch and comment on ur boring ass celebrities hoe.glad ur pale dont want a nigga,one less bitch I have to spit on. Don Cornelius was married twice in his lifetime. During the divorce in 2009, Don said in legal docs obtained by TMZ, I am 72 years old. Bringing through a slew of talented black artists, Don fronted the show from 1971 until 1993. I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul! that made me laugh so hard, i almost peed on myself.http://www.boxing360.com/blog/?tag=jin-mosleytrust me on this one - i'm not angry. All Rights Reserved. Filed two don cornelius first wife photo orders against her husband, reported the Daily Mail syndicated show in television history wifes ended. 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