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Minnie Riperton (Minnie Julia Riperton) was born on 8 November, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois, USA, is a soundtrack,music_department,actress. Discover Minnie Riperton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is she in this year and how she spends money? Also learn how she earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?

Popular As Minnie Julia Riperton
Occupation soundtrack,music_department,actress
Age 32 years old
Zodiac Sign Scorpio
Born 8 November 1947
Birthday 8 November
Birthplace Chicago, Illinois, USA
Date of death 12 July, 1979
Died Place Los Angeles, California, USA
Nationality United States

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Who Is Minnie Riperton's Husband?

Her husband is Richard Rudolph (August 1970 - 12 July 1979) ( her death) ( 2 children)

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Husband Richard Rudolph (August 1970 - 12 July 1979) ( her death) ( 2 children)
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Minnie Riperton Net Worth

Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Minnie Riperton worth at the age of 32 years old? Minnie Riperton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Soundtrack. She is from United States. We have estimated Minnie Riperton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income Soundtrack

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1947

Minnie Riperton was born November 8, 1947, in Chicago, Illinois, to Thelma Inez (Matthews) and Daniel Webster Riperton, a Pullman porter. At a young age, Riperton, the youngest of eight children, began taking dancing and ballet. Once she reached high school, she began singing in the Hyde Park A Capella Choir. From there, she signed her first professional contract (age 16) and began singing with an all-girl group named "The Gems" on the Chess label.

1967

After breaking from "The Gems", Riperton made a complete switch; she joined the psychedelic rock group "The Rotary Connection" in 1967 and was installed as the lead singer in 1968. During her time with "The Rotary Connection", Riperton met songwriter and producer Richard Rudolph.

1969

They married in 1969 and had a son, Marc Rudolph.

Together, Rudolph and Riperton worked on Riperton's first solo album, 1969's "Come to My Garden", which met with only minimal success.

1971

Riperton rejoined "The Rotary Connection" for their last album, 1971's "Hey Love". After finishing work with them, Riperton relocated to Gainesville, Florida, where she gave birth to her daughter Maya Rudolph. Eventually, she moved to Los Angeles to become a member of Stevie Wonder's backing group, "Wonderlove". After touring with Wonder, she returned to the studio to work on her second solo album, "Perfect Angel". Because of her work with Stevie Wonder, he agreed to help produce "Perfect Angel", which contained the international pop hit "Lovin' You". "Lovin' You", as the story is told, was originally supposed to be a lullaby for her then two-year-old daughter, Maya.

1972

Had 2 children: son, Marc Rudolph (b. February 1968) & daughter, Maya Rudolph (b. July 27, 1972) with husband, Richard Rudolph.

1974

The year 1974 proved to be big for Riperton, as her album "Perfect Angel" was certified gold by the RIAA.

1975

In 1975, she returned to the studio to produce 1975's "Adventures in Paradise" and, although it didn't mirror the success of "Perfect Angel", it was popular with R&B audiences. The album contained the song "Inside My Love", which has now become a classic with younger audiences.

1976

In 1976, while working on her fourth solo album, "Stay In Love: A Romantic Fantasy Set to Music", Riperton found that she was suffering from breast cancer. The following year, President Jimmy Carter presented her with the American Cancer Society's Courage Award, and she later became the chairwoman.

1978

In 1978, Riperton signed a new contract with Capitol Records and began work on her last album, titled "Minnie". The album contained the hits "Memory Lane" and "Lover and Friend".

1979

Her health continued to decline in 1979, and eventually she lost her battle with cancer and passed away on July 12, 1979. A year after her death, Capitol released a posthumous album, "Love Lives Forever", featuring her recorded vocals with various singers such as Peabo Bryson, Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. Today, Riperton's influence can be heard in the voices of Mariah Carey, Chanté Moore and Christina Aguilera. Her son, Marc Rudolph, is a music engineer.