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. Soul Train introduced waves of new artists to generations on television one being Smokey Robinson, who first appeared on the show in 1973. Damn I feel bad for all the shit black men put black women through , they are hard to deal with that's why black women are stronger and I say this as a white girl.I will stick to my white men .Sorry brothas. They say he committed suicide to keep her from collecting but she will get the money anyway. Don Cornelius died with 2 life insurance policies worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, and the ex-wife he hated will get all the money TMZ has learned. I'd say self-hating black men are "doing real good" right now! 2023 ESSENCE Communications Inc. All Rights Reserved. He was also ordered to complete a 52-week domestic battery violence treatment, 300 hours of community service and stay 100 yards away from where the attack took place. --------------------------------------------------^^^^ This statement would indicate that black people need white people--WE DON'T, the problem is kneegrows don't stick together. The show would later become Soul Train.. Don's breakup with Viktoria Chapman Cornelius was brutal. The filth that you post is embarrassing, classless and certainly not Christian like. I wonder why she passed up the chance to be with an educated, successful White man, to settle for you. Inspired by the civil rights movement, Cornelius became a journalist. By clicking Accept All, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. 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. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. He was married to Viktoria Chapman and Delores Harrison. I doubt that you will but hey I have to try to inspire you to do better. He died. Who controlled the House of Representatives in 1982? Why stay with someone that you don't like? At least he suffers no more. He was convicted of domestic abuse and, according to him, she pepper sprayed him multiple times. As of February 2012, no images appear to be available to the general public of Don Cornelius's first wife Delores Harrison. Stay up to date with our daily newsletter, VICTORIA CHAPMAN CORNELIUS: DON CORNELIUS' EX-WIFE WAS ADULT FILM STAR, MISS UKRAINE [PHOTOS], FDIC proposals on banks buys draw fire as comments end, Russia Threatens To Take Back Alaska From US Over War Sanctions, '140,000 Soldiers and 953 Ships': Leaked Audio Clip Reveals China's Plan To Invade Taiwan. Despite the popularity of Don Cornelius, little was known about his wife and their marriage life. We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. general public of Don Cornelius's first wife Delores Harrison. Don Cornelius, the creator and longtime host of the groundbreaking music show Soul Train, has died. He leaves behind two sons, whom he had with his first wife, Dolores. He was also ordered to complete a 52-week domestic battery violence treatment, 300 hours of community service and stay 100 yards away from where the attack took place. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. Viktoria will now get approximately $300,000 in benefits from two life insurance policies Cornelius had, according to TMZ. 20012009 Don Cornelius son on Thursday claimed that the late Soul Train creator called him just hours before he committed suicide by shooting himself once in the head. Why on earth are white ppl coming up in here? They later divorced, and Don left his job as a salesman and wanted to try his hands at broadcasting. Read people while the government still allows you to own books. He works as a make-up artist and, although he has no children of his own, he appears to have a close relationship with his niece, Christina. He beat her and everything is her fault cuz shes whiteif that aint reverse racism i dont know what is!She should get the money that nicca looked like a handfull. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. He upgraded to a Russian wife who was out to take him for all how can you blame people for sht their ancestors did? Keep the dialouge alive.and Stay Black and Beautiful. In 1970, Soul Train was launched on the Chicago station as a daily local show, before entering national syndication and moving to Los Angeles the following year. We had a show that kids gravitated to, said Cornelius. Super-corny. Not much else is known about Viktoria, who is set to be $300,000 richer. Ultimately, Soul Train moved to Los Angeles and started their national syndication that would stand strong for 35 years. Kobe Bryant, down 3 mansions and 75 million dollars, Tiger Woods; can't play golf worth a damn anymore, and no longer the darling of Blacks or the White media. I respect Mr. Cornelius contributions to music and his entrepreneurial spirit serves as an inspiration to those who may want to follow their dreams but don't know where to start. He pleaded not guilty before later pleading no contest the next year. !: Have something to tell us about this article? : ) What's in a man's heart comes out of his mouth, according to the Bible. Leave them white bitches alone! Bish you wasnt with me shooting soul train.. Ummmm what insurance policy pays when you kill yourself. ! Advertisement cookies are used to provide visitors with relevant ads and marketing campaigns. I don't understand it, there's nothing on this site for you. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". I've also had some white women ( not all) tell me their black bf or husband has used derrogatory terms directed at their race. Victoria Corneliusm. Beyonce Is Irreplaceable is trending WORLDWIDE on Twitter!!! There are plenty of gold digging black women that will take a black man to the cleaners in a heartbeat. it's THEIR choice to marry them and when things go left, they deserve all the hell they get.case in point? Cornelius served for 18 months overseas in Korea. Don Cornelius' ex-wife wasn't playing games about her come-up after his death. Under California law, if a policyholder commits suicide within 2 years of the time the policy is issued, the company can deny payment. Don Cornelius Dead: Soul Train Host And Creator Dies After Apparent Suicide. Age: N/A . And we/some of us are down for whateva. However, when he passed away, she still got loads of money from him and benefitted from the assets he left behind. #Don Cornelius, A post shared by Mr. Tony Cornelius (@mrtonycornelius) on May 26, 2020 at 6:00pm PDT, "He was not feeling well so it's really hard to say why my dad decided he had had enough," Anthony told The Hollywood Reporter in 2012. On her Instagram bio, she describes herself as a Harvard University graduate-turned model. All rights reserved. Simpson locked up for a hundred years and a dark day! You posters all act like if he did not marry someone white that you would have had a chance. Just as a woman in general, I think she deserves every dime she gets for being married all those years to an abuser. Franklin was one of many entertainers who performed on Soul Train in the 1970s. White folks and co-signing Black folks talk about the Angry Black Woman as if some Black women don't have some justification of being angry about whatever crap that made them angry.Okay, if that's the case let's not forget thatwhite folks also talk about The Scary Black Man!The "Scary Black Man" has gotten more Black men arrested, beaten, murdered especially when a white woman screams it!Let's not forget that 14 policeman armed with billy clubs and firearms, stood and watched 4 cops beat the sh*t out of Rodney King while the 4 cops that beat claimed "THEY FEARED FOR THEIR LIVES"!Gov Jan Brewer of Arizona, who angrily wagged her finger in Pres Obama's face, later claimed that "she felt intimindated and threatened by him.So Fukk the Bullsh*t with this Angry Black Woman jazz. Don Reid's first wife was Delores Harrison. Don Cornelius had a street named after him at Chicagos Millennium Park on September 5, 2011. So things did'nt work out. Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Are there pics of don cornelius first wife delores Harrison? '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. My wife is white and makes more money than me . Stick to your kind NIGGERS! By 1966, Don and Delores marriage was over. The next year, he joined the WCIU-TV local station, hosting his own news program. 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. "It transmitted African-American culture to an unbelievably broad audience.. Women do not EVER sign a prenup. Niggers and their obsession with peckawood slores. Donwishing you peace, love, and soul! Cornelius was an avid fan of The OJays, and invited them on Soul Train (1971), many times. Then u like to claim u know us and our culture inside out. So many children are growing up in homes like this where grown people do not show them that being emotionally healthy is necessary or even possible.May Don Rest in Peace and I hope his soul finds the healing it obviously needed here on earth. I can tell you due to health, things like divorce and relationships, there's all kinds of things that may trigger a reaction like that. 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. If he brings it up, hes going into the marriage already thinking of divorce. Legal Terms & Conditions / Privacy Policy. DON'T LET EM FOOL YAFOR EVERY WHITE WOMEN THERE IS SOME WHITE WIZARD OF IDioty stirring up the pot of public intrest$$$. As of February 2012, no images appear to be available to the He and his first wife, Delores Harrison, tied the knot in 1956, divorcing twenty years later in 1976. Under California law, if a policyholder commits suicide within two years of the policy being issued, the company can refuse to pay out. Those featured on Soul Train included the likes of James Brown, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye, and Michael Jackson. Cornelius, a legend in the music industry, was 75-years-old. remember that when ur kissing their asses. @ 11:59 can you read? "You have to be in a person's shoes really to understand. The divorce required that he make her the beneficiary. The couple became legally divorced in 2009. Read More on The US Sun I found a $15 necklace at a flea market - it was later valued at $300,000 He remarried in 2001, to Viktoria Chapman. Cornelius, 75, was found dead at his mansion in Sherman Oaks, California in the early hours of Wednesday morning with a gunshot wound to the head, which was reportedly self-inflicted. You just never know what someone is thinking. Offers may be subject to change without notice. RIP! @11:37 its a whole new generation. During final divorce proceedings that year, Don Cornelius had voiced the emotional toll the relationship had taken on his life as well as his declining health. Its no wonder all black men have not abandoned black women because we hate ourselves, each other, and anyone that doesnt look like us. Soul Train changed the landscape of both television and music when it debuted in 1971. Cornelius would tell a judge he wanted to "finalize . PRAYRIP DON.Your personal affairs were just that, PERSONAL. Comments violating the rules will be deleted. She has a passion for entertainment, news and storytelling, which is where her love for journalism started. I want to finalize this divorce before I die.". Don Cornelius was married twice in his lifetime. The couple were married for eight years but it seems they had a rocky relationship at times. There isn't a lot known about their marriage or Don's early life with his first wife. Don Cornelius and his first wife divorced before 'Soul Train' launched. Advertisement Don Cornelius was an American television show host and producer widely known as the creator of the nationally syndicated dance and music show Soul Train, which he hosted from 1971 until 1993. BTW: His marriage did not work out because he abused both In 2001, Don Cornelius founder, creator, and host of TV's Soul Train married Viktoria Chapmanthe former Miss Ukraine, herself, who according to TMZ, Mr. Cornelius "despised.". This was good. Soul Train was a sensation since it began in 1971. Event Start Date Length . Hell! Anthony is known for his production roles on Pacific Blue, Soul Train and, most recently, American Soul, which first aired in 2018. I believe there are some black males with white women because they love them for the person that they are but IMO some of them also date white women because of their own personal problems including beliefs that white women are easy to push over and abuse. If you change your mind, go to Notifications in the menu to enable browser notifications. As well as making his fortune through TV and music, Don also had a small number of film roles, including as a record producer Moe Fuzz in 1988'sTapeheads. He was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital in Los Angeles. Fuck that NIGGER loving piece of shit!!!! She didnt think his show was too hot. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. The couple were married for eight years but it seems they had a rocky relationship at times. Both were smart! Cornelius and ex-wife Victoria arrive at the 2005 TV Land Awards in Santa Monica, California. California must have strange laws. @WMSHey welcome back haven't seen your old ass in a while. I have significant health issues. According to the police report, she pepper sprayed him multiple times. I couldn't have said it any better myself! wheres teh logic in that? Other uncategorized cookies are those that are being analyzed and have not been classified into a category as yet. IT'S ALL SO SICK.AND TIRED. Interracial relationships are not any less beautiful than whatever you in. Why does there always seem to be a white woman surrounding the death of a black male celeb and a bunch of drama is involved with the money. Not much information is available on Delores Harrison apart from being best known as the wife of the famous Don Cornelius. Cornelius son Anthony was born in Los Angeles in 1959 and followed in his fathers footsteps into the world of media and entertainment. Chicago native Don Cornelius began his professional career as a journalist and DJ. Here hes pictured at far right, interviewing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Singer Aretha Franklin with Don Cornelius in 1973. 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. Don Cornelius and his first wifes marriage ended in divorce. This March 6, 2006, file photo shows Don Cornelius at his office in Los Angeles. That's his dumb ass fault for being pussy whipped and not getting a pre-nup.Kobe doesn't pay my bills and neither did Don so why the fuck should I be angry.PLEASE, GO PLAY THAT ANGRY BLACK WOMAN BULLSHIT ON SOME OTHER SITE. I love white men for business, but would NEVER crawl my black behind in the bed with one. Seems like the ANGRY BLACK MAN syndrome led Don Cornelius to beat his wife, and ultimately put a gun to his head and pull the trigger! and we stupidly take them back. He started hosting soul dance parties while working as a news reporter on Chicagos WCIU TV station. What happen to Don Cornelius first wife Delores Harrison. @1:54 PM & 1:56 PM I strongly, strongly co-sign with you both! R.I.P. soul train was a great contribution to black america from don cornelius but the truth is the truth don cornelius was nigger minded . He was placed on a 36-month probation. Spike Lee has described Soul Train as an urban music time capsule. I agree with everything else tho. i stopped reading after the 10th comment. 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. Why Famous: Creator of Soul Train, dance show. Again welcome back!!! He was a writer and producer, known for Nutty Professor II: The Klumps (2000), Soul Train (1971) and Tapeheads (1988). ^ stay single bishDid everyone fucking miss the domestic abuse ??? oops edit" FOR EVERY WHITE WOMAN..THERE IS SOME WHITE WIZARD OF ID/MALE/FATHER/ETCSTIRRING UP THE POT OF PUBLIC INTEREST$$$ AND THEY LAUGH' I'M PULLN DON CORNELIOUS, OR OJ.OR YOUR BROTHER..COUSIN..ETC. I love my BLACK man and could care less about who everyone else is dating/married to. You didn't hear a peep about a problem when Bernie Mack died. 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