Minnie Riperton’s Heartfelt Tribute to Her Daughter, Maya Rudolph Many people know "Lovin’ You" as the dreamy, ethereal ballad that helped Minnie Riperton reach the top of the charts in the 1970s. But what many don’t realize is that the song was originally written as a lullaby — one she sang to her baby daughter, Maya. Yes, that Maya. Maya Rudolph, the beloved comedian and actress, is Minnie Riperton’s daughter. And if you listen closely to the end of "Lovin’ You," you can hear Riperton gently r