Hip Hop's Love Letter

Legendary producer/host Don Cornelius was found dead early this morning and his Los Angeles home. According to reports, Don Cornelius allegedly took his life from a self-inflicted gunshot. Don Cornelius helped revolutionize black music when he created televisions longest running dance show, “Soul Train.”
The show aired from 1971 – 1993, with Don Cornelius plan host during those years.
Don Cornelius’ association with Hip-Hop music was fleeting throughout the years.
Although a number of Hip-Hop groups appeared on “Soul Train,” Don Cornelius was admittedly not a fan of the genre.
Legendary rapper Kurtis Blow was the first Hip-Hop artist to appear on “Soul Train”, in 1980.
via All hip hop.com