Today is now known as "John Singleton Day" Tuesday to honor the acclaimed movie director who died of a massive stroke last month.
USC will also hold a private memorial celebrating Singleton's life Tuesday.
He graduated from the USC's School of Cinematic Arts in 1990 and directed the iconic 1991 "Boyz n the Hood" that was based on his own life in South Central LA.
Singleton died at age 51 at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after complaining of leg pain and suffering a massive stroke last month.
Tributes poured in after his death from the music and movie industry, including Ice Cube, who was in "Boyz n the Hood."
I was discovered by a master filmmaker by the name of John Singleton. He not only made me a movie star but made me a filmmaker. There are no words to express how sad I am to lose my brother, friend & mentor. He loved bring the black experience to the world. ..Us at Cannes ‘90 pic.twitter.com/CaRKjZtjgB
— Ice Cube (@icecube)
April 29, 2019 RIP John Singleton. So sad to hear. John was a brave artist and a true inspiration. His vision changed everything.
— Jordan Peele (@JordanPeele)
April 29, 2019 Rest up John Singleton. We never met, but Remember The Time literally changed my life. Thank you so much. God Bless you
— Chance The Rapper Album in July (@chancetherapper)
April 29, 2019 The very next year after he released his move he became the youngest person and first African American ever nominated for the Best Director Oscar.
