R&B & Soul Singer Betty Wright Dies At 66

Grammy Winning Soul Singer Betty Wright Is Dead

Iconic R&B & soul singer Betty Wright has been confirmed dead at 66-years-old, TMZ reports. Wright’s niece confirmed the news, and no cause of death has been revealed at this point.

Betty Wright was a prolific singer, songwriter, and producer during her career who influenced and inspired the generations that came after her.

She released her first single at 18 years old with “Clean Up Woman,” and became a revolutionary figure in the music industry throughout her lifetime. In the 80s, Betty started her own independent label which was unheard of by any female artist.

Betty released the single, “No Pain (No Gain)” that ultimately became a notable phrase in the English language under the label. Although she worked as a solo artist with a steady stream of albums and singles being released throughout the 80s and 90s, her work as a record producer, background singer, and songwriter cannot be overlooked.

Wright has worked on songs with Diddy, Nas and Rick Rossin the past, as well as DJ Khaled who she worked with on “Holy Key.” She also collaborated with Lil Wayne on Tha Carter III’s  “Playing With Fire.”

May her soul rest in perfect peace!