Life Appreciation: How John Singleton’s stunning, singular ‘Boyz N the Hood’ changed Hollywood April 29, 2019Bryan Alexander, USA TODAYComments Off on Appreciation: How John Singleton’s stunning, singular ‘Boyz N the Hood’ changed Hollywood John Singleton, whose singular filmmaking voice began with his Oscar-nominated directing work on 1991's 'Boyz N the Hood,' has died at 51.