John Legend
John Roger Stephens (born December 28, 1978), known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, pianist, record producer and actor. He began his musical career by working behind the scenes, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and making uncredited guest appearances on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name". He then signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music and released his debut album Get Lifted (2004), which reached the top ten on the Billboard 200 and was certified double platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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| Full name at birth | John Roger Stephens
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| Claim to fame | winning ten Grammy Awards, one Academy Award, and one Golden Globe, and also for writing and performing numerous hit songs including Ordinary People, All of Me, You & I, Made to Love, and Tonight
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| Date of birth | 28 December 1978
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| Place of birth | Springfield, Ohio, USA
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| Occupation | Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Film Producer, Theatre Director, Philanthropist
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| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm)
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| Weight | 158 lbs (72 kg)
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| Residence | Beverly Hills, California, USA
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| Net worth | $45,000,000 USD
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| High school | North High School
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| University | University of Pennsylvania
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| Talent agency | William Morris Endeavor Entertainment
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- On February 1, 2023, John launched his new unisex skincare line, Loved01, (pronounced “Loved One”) for ‘melanin-rich skin’.
- In September 2022, John released the music video for his new song, Wonder Woman.
- In September 2022, John released his 8th studio album titled Legend.
- In January 2022, John and Chrissy Teigen listed a pair of apartments in New York City for a combined $18 million. The couple had previously purchased the first apartment in 2018 for $9.02 million and the 2nd apartment in 2020 for $7.7 million.
- In September 2021, John launched his shoe collection with Sperry. The collection includes 3 styles – a boot, a chukka, and a boat shoe.
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