Amongst those to publicly mourn Singleton are Ice Cube (whose debut film role was in Boyz n the Hood), Taraji P. Henson (whose debut film role was in 2001's Baby Boy) and Samuel L. Jackson (who starred in Shaft).
Plenty of others from across the film, TV, music, literary, sport and political world have also offered messages of condolence to Singleton, including Maya Angelou, Regina King, Halle Berry, Lebron James and more.
See some of the social media tributes to Singleton below.
As previously reported, Singleton suffered a stroke earlier this month, and was taken off life support yesterday.
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 pic.twitter.com/CaRKjZtjgB
— Ice Cube (@icecube) April 29, 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
"Words mean more than what is set down on paper. It takes the human voice to infuse them with deeper meaning." Maya Angelou. We celebrate #JohnSingleton's life and works he created by using the human voice and his vision to impact and challenge our human family. Rest in power. pic.twitter.com/Xq4e7okYjJ
— Maya Angelou (@DrMayaAngelou) April 30, 2019
John Singleton made sure to tell our stories on the big screen in an authentic way that only someone from where he's from could tell, all the while ensuring that our community benefitted. By doing so, he changed Hollywood forever, as well as South L.A.
— Congressmember Bass (@RepKarenBass) April 30, 2019
We'll miss you, John. pic.twitter.com/AoRXDkQFru
John Singleton's passing is such a loss. At 51. Rosewood is a movie I felt, still feel in my marrow. He is so talented.
— roxane gay (@rgay) 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
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
I'm shocked to hear that John Singleton is gone. I was so pleased that he asked me to sign for him to get into the Directors Guild. I was honored to do so. RIP John.
— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) April 30, 2019
John Singleton put diverse stories of the African American experience on the big screen. He believed in us & saw our worth. Today, I wept for his family. My father also passed after being taken off of life support following a stroke. It's always hard, but it does get better.
— Symone D. Sanders (@SymoneDSanders) April 30, 2019
Sending love to John Singleton's family. So much respect for him as a person and filmmaker.
— Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) 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
Rest up John Singleton. We never met, but Remember The Time literally changed my life. Thank you so much. God Bless you
— Chance The Rapper Owbum 📅 (@chancetherapper) April 29, 2019
RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele) April 29, 2019
