Before there was Lil’ Kim, Nicki Minaj or Cardi B, there was Betty Wright, an R&B singer whose soulful voice was beyond her years. Before her 18th birthday, she was singing about things her listeners ...

(ThyBlackMan.com) Betty Wright’s voice felt like both a conversation and a sermon. She didn’t just sing—she told the truth, pulling from real life, heartache, joy, and soul-deep wisdom. Growing up ...

Betty Wright, legendary soul singer who popularized the phrase "No Pain, No Gain," thanks to her 80s hit, has died at the age of 66, Wright's niece confirmed on Twitter. Wright's death has been ...