Maya Rudolph Parents: Meet Minnie Riperton & Richard Rudolph

Maya Rudolph is the daughter of Minnie Riperton and Richard Rudolph.

• Minnie Riperton

Minnie Riperton Rudolph was an American singer best known for her 1957 single, Lovin You. She is also widely known for her use of the whistle register and has been referred to by the media as the Queen of the Whistle Register.

Riperton was married to songwriter and music producer, Richard Rudolph from August 1970 until her death in July 1979.

• Richard Rudolph

Richard Rudolph is an American songwriter, musician, music pusher and producer. Besides producing music for and music supervision, Rudolph has also overseen films for cable, mini-series and movies made for television. He served as Executive Music Producer on the Whitney Houston.