21st-century African-American musicians

The list 21st-century African-American musicians includes Jaden Smith, Soulja Boy, Fabolous, Ray J and Meek Mill. The list consists of 1,354 members and 1 sublist.

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Jaden Smith

American, Rapper

Overview: Jaden Christopher Syre Smith (born July 8, 1998) sometimes known by just the mononym Jaden is an American actor, rapper, singer, and songwriter. Smith's first role was with his father Will Smith in the ...

Date of birth: 8 July 1998

Age: 24

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 8" (173 cm)

Partner: Princess Sab Zada (Dating)

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American LGBT actors 279T

Golden Raspberry Award winners 272T

Bisexual rappers 25T
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Wiz Khalifa

Rapper

Overview: Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), better known by his stage name Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He released his debut album, Show and Prove in 2006, and signed ...

Date of birth: 8 September 1987

Age: 35

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)

Partner: Aimee Aguilar (Dating)

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Stoner/stonette of the year awards 13T

21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T
3.

Soulja Boy

American, Rapper

Overview: DeAndre Cortez Way (born July 28, 1990), better known as Soulja Boy Tell 'Em or simply Soulja Boy, is an American rapper, record producer, actor, streamer and entrepreneur. In September 2007, his debut ...

Date of birth: 28 July 1990

Age: 32

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)

Partner: Jackilyn Martinez (Dating)

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21st-century American male musicians 5,540T

21st-century male musicians 9,898T

21st-century American rappers 2,290T
4.

Rick Ross

American, Rapper

Overview: William Leonard Roberts II (born January 28, 1976), known professionally as Rick Ross, is an American rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, and record executive.

Date of birth: 28 January 1976

Age: 47

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' (183 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
5.

Fabolous

Rapper, songwriter

Overview: John David Jackson (born November 18, 1977), better known by his stage name Fabolous, is an American rapper. Jackson's career began when he was a senior in high school and ended up rapping live on American ...

Date of birth: 18 November 1977

Age: 45

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 5,533T

Rappers from Brooklyn 169T

21st-century male musicians 9,898T
6.

Trina

American rapper, songwriter and model

Overview: Katrina Laverne Taylor (born December 3, 1974), known professionally as Trina, is an American rapper and television personality. She first gained notoriety in 1998 with her appearance on the single "Nann ...

Date of birth: 3 December 1974

Age: 48

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 2" (157 cm)

Partner: Ray Taylor Jr. (Engaged)

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Bisexual rappers 25T

Universal Motown Records artists 78T

20th-century African-American women 4,054T
7.

DMX

American, Rapper

Overview: Earl Simmons (December 18, 1970 – April 9, 2021), professionally known as DMX ("Dark Man X"), was an American rapper and actor. He began rapping in the early 1990s and released his debut album It's Dark ...

Date of birth: 18 December 1970

Date of death: 9 April 2021

Age: 50 (age at death)

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 10" (178 cm)

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Murder Inc. (rap group) members 3T

Cardiovascular disease deaths in New York (state) 21T

2021 deaths 12,028T
8.

Ray J

American singer, songwriter, record producer and actor

Overview: William Ray Norwood Jr. (born January 17, 1981), known professionally as Ray J, is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, television personality, actor, and entrepreneur. Born in McComb, Mississippi ...

Date of birth: 17 January 1981

Age: 42

Nationality: American

Occupation: Singer

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)

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21st-century American rappers 2,145T

American contemporary R&B singers 537T

Singers from Mississippi 176T
9.

Romeo Miller

American rapper, actor and basketball player

Overview: Percy Romeo Miller (born August 19, 1989), also known by his stage name Romeo (formerly Lil' Romeo), is an American rapper, actor, entrepreneur, and model. Miller gained fame as a rapper in the early 2000s ...

Date of birth: 19 August 1989

Age: 33

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 11" (180 cm)

Partner: Drew Sangster (Dating)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
10.

Game

Rapper

Overview: Jayceon Terrell Taylor (born November 29, 1979), better known by his stage name the Game (or simply Game), is an American rapper and actor. He is best known as a rapper in the West Coast hip hop scene ...

Date of birth: 29 November 1979

Age: 43

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 4" (193 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
11.

Offset

American, Rapper

Overview: Kiari Kendrell Cephus (born December 14, 1991), known professionally as Offset, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is a member of the hip-hop trio Migos, alongside his cousin Quavo and ...

Date of birth: 14 December 1991

Age: 31

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 9" (175 cm)

Partner: Cardi B (Married)

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Trap musicians 101T

21st-century American male musicians 5,583T

People convicted of battery 26T
12.

Meek Mill

American rapper

Overview: Robert Rihmeek Williams (born May 6, 1987), known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper, songwriter, and activist. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle ...

Date of birth: 6 May 1987

Age: 35

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' (183 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
13.

Safaree

American, Music Producer

Overview: Safaree Lloyd Samuels (born July 4, 1981) is a Jamaican-American rapper, songwriter and television personality. Samuels started his musical career in the group the Hoodstars in the early 2000s alongside ...

Date of birth: 4 July 1981

Age: 41

Nationality: American

Occupation: Music Producer

Gender: Male

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

People from Marine Park, Brooklyn 6T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T
14.

LoLa Monroe

model, musician & actress

Overview: Fershgenet Melaku, better known as LoLa Monroe and previously known as Angel Melaku, is an American rapper, model, and actress.

Date of birth: 25 October 1986

Age: 36

Nationality: Ethiopian

Occupation: Model (Adult/Glamour)

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 5" (165 cm)

Partner: King Los (Dating)

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20th-century African-American women 3,939T

21st-century African-American women 3,557T

21st-century American women musicians 978T
15.

Boosie Badazz

American rapper

Overview: Torrence Hatch Jr. (born November 14, 1982), better known by his stage name Boosie Badazz or simply Boosie (formerly Lil Boosie), is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, record producer and ...

Date of birth: 14 November 1982

Age: 40

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Partner: Itsrajel (Dating)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
16.

Gucci Mane

American rapper

Overview: Radric Delantic Davis (born February 12, 1980), known professionally as Gucci Mane, is an American rapper. He helped pioneer the hip hop subgenre of trap music alongside fellow Atlanta-based rappers T.I ...

Date of birth: 12 February 1980

Age: 42

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 2" (188 cm)

Partner: Keyshia Dior (Married)

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Trap musicians 54T

Mumble rappers 46T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
17.

Plies

American football player

Overview: Algernod Lanier Washington (born July 1, 1976), better known by his stage name Plies, is an American rapper and songwriter. He is the founder of Big Gates Records. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, Washington ...

Date of birth: 1 July 1976

Age: 46

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 5" (165 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
18.

Lil' Fizz

American musician

Overview: Dreux Pierre Frédéric (born November 26, 1985) better known by his stage name Lil' Fizz, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and television personality best known for being the ...

Date of birth: 26 November 1985

Age: 37

Nationality: American

Occupation: Singer

Gender: Male

Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)

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21st-century American male musicians 4,997T

21st-century male musicians 9,676T

21st-century American rappers 2,145T
19.

Tika Sumpter

American actress and model

Overview: Tika Sumpter (born Euphemia LatiQue Sumpter; June 20, 1980) is an American actress, singer, producer, television host, and model. Sumpter began her career as host of Best Friend's Date (2004–2005), a ...

Date of birth: 20 June 1980

Age: 42

Nationality: American

Occupation: Actress

Gender: Female

Height: 5' 7" (170 cm)

Partner: Nicholas James (Married)

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People from Queens, New York 1,185T

21st-century American singers 6,055T

Actresses from New York City 1,485T
20.

Busta Rhymes

American, Rapper

Overview: Trevor George Smith Jr. (born May 20, 1972), known professionally as Busta Rhymes, is an American rapper, singer, record producer, actor, and record executive. Chuck D of Public Enemy gave him the moniker ...

Date of birth: 20 May 1972

Age: 50

Nationality: American

Occupation: Rapper

Gender: Male

Height: 6' 1" (185 cm)

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Universal Motown Records artists 79T

The Masked Singer (American TV series) contestants 55T

20th-century American male musicians 7,796T