Minnie Riperton
 Minnie Julia Riperton Rudolph (November 8 1947 – July 12 1979) known professionally as Minnie Riperton was an American singer-songwriter best known for her 1975 single Lovin' You. She was married to songwriter and music producer Richard Rudolph from 1972 until her death in 1979. They had two children: music engineer Marc Rudolph and actress/comedienne Maya Rudolph.Riperton grew up on Chicago's South Side. As a child she studied music drama and dance at Chicago's Lincoln Center.