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This is a list of notableAfrican-American singers that gives their year of birth and music genres with which they are associated.

List of singers, rappers, and musicians

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Anderson .Paak: Hip-hop, R&B, soul, funk, pop
2 Chainz: Hip-hop, dirty South/Southern hip-hop
4Batz: R&B, hip-hop
50 Cent: Hip-hop, professionally known as 50 Cent

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Aaliyah (1979–2001): R&B, pop
Johnny Ace (1929–1954): R&B
Alicia Keys (born 1981): pop
Gregory Abbott (born 1954): soul, R&B, his father was born in Venezuela
Armenta Adams (born 1936): Classical pianist
Arthur Adams (born 1943): Blues, R&B
Johnny Adams (born 1936): Gospel, R&B, soul, jazz
Yolanda Adams (born 1961): gospel
Nat Adderley (1931–2000): jazz
Cannonball Adderley (1928–1975): Jazz
Afroman (born 1974): Hip-hop
Akon (born 1973): R&B, pop, hip-hop, dancehall
Sasha Allen (born 1982): R&B, rock, soul
Luther Allison (1939–1997): Blues
Amil (born 1973): Hip-hop
Cat Anderson (1916–1981): jazz
Ivie Anderson (1904–1949): jazz
Marian Anderson (1897–1993): opera
Louis Armstrong (1901–1971): blues, jazz
Billy Boy Arnold (born 1935): R&B
Martina Arroyo (born 1936): opera
Dorothy Ashby (1932–1986): jazz
Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar (born 1992): hip-hop
Jhené Aiko (born 1988): R&B, neo soul
Ashanti (born 1980): R&B, hip-hop, soul
Amerie (born 1980): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul, funk, go-go
Patti Austin (born 1950): R&B, pop, jazz
Roy Ayers (born 1940): Jazz, funk, disco, R&B, hip-hop
Ayo & Teo: (African-American father) hip-hop, dance, trap

B

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Babyface (born 1959): R&B
Anthony Brown (born 1981): Gospel
Erykah Badu (born 1971): neo soul, R&B, funk, hip-hop
Kim Burrell (born 1972): Gospel
Lil Baby (born 1994): Hip-hop
Chloe Bailey (born 1998): R&B
Halle Bailey (born 2000): R&B
Mildred Bailey (1907–1951): Jazz
Pearl Bailey (1918–1990): vaudeville
Anita Baker (born 1958), R&B, soul
Josephine Baker (1906–1975): Pop, jazz
LaVern Baker (1929–1997): R&B
Florence Ballard (1943–1976): R&B, pop, soul
Lloyd Banks (born 1982): Hip-hop
Azealia Banks (born 1991): hip-hop, pop, hip house
Dave Bartholomew (1918–2019): R&B, R&R
Fantasia Barrino (born 1984): R&B, soul, gospel
Count Basie (1904–1984): Jazz
Fontella Bass (1940–2012): R&B, soul
Kathleen Battle (born 1948): opera
Swizz Beatz (born 1978): Hip-hop (African-American and Eritrean descent)
Sidney Bechet (1897–1959): Jazz
Carey Bell (1936–2007): Blues
Madeline Bell (born 1942): soul
Eric Benet (born 1966): R&B, neo soul
George Benson (born 1943): Jazz, R&B, soul, funk
Gladys Bentley (1907–1960): Blues
Denée Benton (born 1992): Broadway, pop
Brook Benton (born 1931–1988): pop, R&B, soul
Chuck Berry (1926–2017): rock
Frankie Beverly: R&B, soul, funk
Andy Bey (born 1939): jazz
Beyoncé (born 1981): R&B, pop^[1]
Cindy Birdsong (born 1939: R&B, soul, pop
Birdman (born 1969): rapper
Mykki Blanco (born 1986): Hip-hop
Blind Blake (1896–1934): ragtime, blues
Art Blakey (1919–1990): Jazz
Bobby Bland (1930–2013): blues
Terry Blade: singer-songwriter
Jules Bledsoe (1897–1943): opera, Broadway
Mary J. Blige (born 1971): R&B, soul, hip-hop soul
Lucille Bogan (1887–1948): blues
Buddy Bolden (1877–1931): Jazz, blues
Brandy (born 1979): R&B
Breland (born 1995): country trap
Dee Dee Bridgewater (born 1950): jazz
Bobby Bradford (born 1934): Jazz
Charles Bradley (1948–2017): Funk, soul, R&B
Tamar Braxton (born 1977): R&B, soul, pop, gospel^[2]
Toni Braxton (born 1966): R&B, soul, pop
Traci Braxton (1971–2022): R&B, soul, pop
Trina Braxton (born 1974): R&B, soul, pop
Bobby Brown (born 1969): R&B, soul, pop
Charles Brown (1922–1999): Blues, R&B, rock, soul, jazz
Chuck Brown (1936–2012): Funk, hip-hop, blues
Clifford Brown (1930–1956): Jazz
James Brown (1933–2006): soul, funk
Oscar Brown Jr (1926–2005): jazz
Ruth Brown (1928–2006): R&B^[3]
Shirley Brown (born 1947): R&B, soul
Peabo Bryson (born 1951): soul, R&B
Grace Bumbry (born 1937): opera
Solomon Burke (1940–2010): blues, gospel, R&B, soul, rock and roll
Chris Brown (born 1989): R&B, hip-hop, soul, pop
Elbridge "Al" Bryant: R&B, pop, soul
Kandi Burruss (born 1976): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul
Toni Braxton (born 1967): R&B, soul, pop, dance-pop, hip-hop
Joe Budden (born 1980): Hip-hop
Jerry Butler (born 1939): Soul, funk, R&B
Metro Boomin (born 1993): Hip-hop
Rich Boy (born 1983): Hip-hop
Soulja Boy (born 1990): Hip-hop
Donald Byrd (1932–2013): Jazz, funk, soul, R&B
B.o.B (born 1988): Hip-hop
Bow Wow (born 1987): Hip-hop
Boosie Badazz (born 1982): Southern hip-hop
Rich Boy (born 19831: Hip-hop
Young Buck (born 1981): Hip-hop
Joyce Bryant (1927–2022), singerknown as the blackMarilyn Monroe

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Ca$h Out (born 1990): Hip-hop
C-Murder (born 1971): Hip-hop
Cassidy (born 1982): Hip-hop
Erica Campbell (born 1972): Gospel
Tina Campbell (born 1974): Gospel
Cab Calloway (1907–1994): jazz
Alyson Cambridge (born 1980): operatic soprano and classical music, jazz, and American popular song singer
Cam'ron (born 1976): Hip-hop
Canon (born 1989): Christian hip-hop
Mariah Carey (born 1969): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul
Jean Carn (born 1947): jazz, pop
Benny Carter (1907–2003): Jazz
Betty Carter (1929–1998): jazz
Ron Carter (born 1937): Jazz
Sue Ann Carwell: funk, R&B, blues
50 Cent (born 1975): hip-hop
Gene Chandler (born 1931): R&B, soul, disco
Paul Chambers (1935–1969): jazz
Chamillionaire (born 1979): Hip-hop
Chance the Rapper (born 1993): Hip-hop
Tracy Chapman (born 1964): folk
Ray Charles (1930–2004): R&B, soul, blues, gospel, country, jazz, pop, rock and roll
Chubby Checker (born 1941): Rock and roll, R&B
Cyrus Chestnut (born 1963): jazz
Chingy (born 1980): Hip-hop, rap
Young Chop (born 1993): hip-hop, drill
Charlie Christian (1916–1942): jazz
Ciara (born 1985): R&B, hip-hop, pop
Otis Clay (1942–2016): R&B, soul, blues, gospel
Eddy Clearwater (1935–2018): Blues
Clarence Clemons (1942–2011): Rock, R&B
James Cleveland (1931–1991): Gospel, soul
George Clinton (born 1941): Funk, rock, soul
Tasha Cobbs (born 1981): contemporary Christian music, urban contemporary gospel
Freddy Cole (1931–2020): jazz
J. Cole (born 1985): hip-hop (African-American father)
Keyshia Cole (born 1981): R&B, hip-hop, hip-hop soul
Nat King Cole (1919–1965): jazz, swing, pop
Natalie Cole (1950–2015): R&B, pop
Mitty Collier (born 1941): soul, R&B, gospel
Ornette Coleman (1930–2015): jazz, free funk
Daryl Coley (1955–2016): Gospel
Mitty Collier (born 1941): R&B, soul, gospel
Albert Collins (1932–1993): Blues
Bootsy Collins (born 1951): funk, soul, rock, R&B
Alice Coltrane (1937–2007): jazz
John Coltrane (1926–1967): jazz
Ravi Coltrane (born 1965): jazz
Sean Combs (born 1969): hip-hop, R&B
Sam Cooke (1931–1964): soul, gospel, R&B
Ida Cox (1888 or 1896–1967): blues, jazz
Randy Crawford (born 1952): jazz, R&B, disco
Tameka Cottle (born 1975): R&B, soul
James Cotton (1935–2017): Blues, jazz
Robert Cray (born 1953): Blues
Ice Cube (born 1939): Hip-hop
Kid Cudi (born 1984): hip-hop, alternative rock
Evelyn Simpson Curenton (born 1953): various
King Curtis (1934–1971): Soul, R&B, rock, funk, jazz

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Chuck D (born 1960): Hip-hop
DaBaby (born 1991): Hip-hop, trap
Roscoe Dash (born 1990): Hip-hop
Diddy (born 1969): Hip-hop
Miles Davis (1926–1991): Jazz
Sammy Davis Jr. (1925–1990): pop, jazz, easy listening, swing
Jimmy Dawkins (1928–2008): Blues
Jason Derulo (born 1989): R&B, hip-hop, pop
Bo Diddley (1928–2008): R&B, rock and roll
Raheem DeVaughn (born 1975): R&B, neo soul
Fats Domino (1928–2017): rock and roll, boogie-woogie, New Orleans rhythm and blues
Shea Diamond (born 1978): soul, R&B
DDG (born 1997): Hip-hop
Mos Def (born 1973): Hip-hop
Ricky Dillard (born 1965): Gospel
Willie Dixon (1915–1992): Blues, R&B, rock and roll, gospel
Johnny Dodds (1892–1940): Jazz
Warren "Baby" Dodds (1898–1959): Jazz
Young Dolph (1985–2021): Hip-hop
Eric Dolphy (1928–1964): Jazz
Donnis (born 1984): Hip-hop
Nate Dogg (1969–2011): Hip-hop, gangsta rap, R&B
Snoop Dogg (born 1971): Hip-hop, funk, gangsta rap
Fats Domino (1928–2017): Rock and roll, R&B
Dr. Dre (born 1965): Hip-hop
Drake (born 1986): Hip-hop, pop
42 Dugg (born 1994): Hip-hop, trap
Lil Durk (born 1992): Hip-hop, drill
Desiigner (born 1997): Hip-hop, trap
Derek Minor (born 1984): Christian hip-hop
Dorrough (born 1986): Hip-hop
Duke Deuce (born 1992): Hip-hop
Doechii (born 1998): Hip-hop

E

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E-40 (born 19667): Hip-hop, rap
Eazy-E (1963–1995): Hip-hop, rap
Dennis Edwards (1943–2018): R&B, soul
Billy Eckstine (1914–1993): jazz, pop
Betty Everett (1939–2001): soul
Cassandra Extavour: classical singer
Faith Evans (born 1973): R&B, hip-hop, soul
Roy Eldridge (1911–1989): Jazz
Duke Ellington (1899–1974): Jazz

F

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Art Farmer (1928–1999): Jazz
Mickey Fields: Jazz
Fantasia (born 1984): R&B
Ella Fitzgerald (1917–1996): jazz
Roberta Flack (1937–2025): jazz, pop
Eddie Floyd (born 1937): R&B, soul
Earlston Ford (born 1932): soul, gospel
Aretha Franklin (1942–2018): soul, gospel
Erma Franklin (1938–2002): gospel, soul
Kam Franklin (born 1987): Soul
Melvin Franklin (1942–1995): R&B, soul
Kirk Franklin (born 1970): soul, gospel
Future (born 1983): hip-hop
Jamie Foxx (born 1967): R&B, pop, hip-hop
Bankroll Freddie: Hip-hop
Lowell Fulson: Blues
Future: Hip-hop, trap, R&B
Fabolous: Hip-hop
Flo Rida: Hip-hop
Sonny Fortune (1939–2018): Jazz
Flavor Flav: Hip-hop
Fivio Foreign: Hip-hop
Big Freedia (born 1978): Bounce
Flame: Christian hip-hop
Finesse2tymes: Hip-hop
Foogiano (born 1996): Hip-hop
Fredo Bang: Hip-hop

G

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Marvin Gaye (1939–1984): R&B, soul, funk, jazz, pop
Gloria Gaynor (born 1943): disco, R&B
Jamie Grace (born 1991): Christian pop, gospel
Al Green (born 1946): R&B, soul
Ginuwine (born 1970): R&B
Diana Gordon (born 1985): R&B, dance-pop, house
Kevin Gates (born 1986): hip-hop
Gabrielle Goodman (born 1969): jazz, soul, gospel
Polo G: Hip-hop, drill
Slim Gaillard (1911–1991): Jazz
The Game: Rapper
EST Gee: Hip-hop
Tyrese Gibson (born 1978): Hip-hop, R&B
Dizzy Gillespie (1917-1993): Jazz
Ginuwine: R&B
GlokkNine: Hip-hop
Ugly God: Hip-hop, SoundCloud hip-hop
Benny Golson: Jazz
Dexter Gordon (1923–1990): Jazz
Berry Gordy (born 1929): R&B, soul, pop, R&R
Martin Gore (born 1961): Rock, Electronic
Al Green (born 1946): R&B, soul
CeeLo Green (born 1975): R&B, Hip-hop, soul, funk
Thomasina Talley Greene: Classical pianist
Johnny Griffin: Jazz
Lil Gotit: Hip-hop
Tee Grizzley: Rapper
Childish Gambino: Hip-hop, R&B
Gucci Mane: Hip-hop
Gunna: Hip-hop
Buddy Guy: Blues
Phil Guy (1940–2008): Blues
Sheila Guyse

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Deitrick Haddon (born 1973): Gospel
Halsey (born 1994): Pop
H.E.R. (born 1997): R&B
Adelaide Hall (1901–1993): jazz
Edmond Hall (1901–1967): jazz
Willie Hall (born 1950): R&B, soul, funk
Todrick Hall (born 1985): R&B^[4]
Charles Hamilton (born 1987): Hip-hop
Chico Hamilton (1921–2013): jazz
Jimmy Hamilton (1917–1994): jazz
MC Hammer (born 1962): R&B
Fred Hammond (born 1960): Gospel
Lionel Hampton (1917–1994): jazz
Herbie Hancock (born 1940): jazz, funk, electro
Edward W. Hardy (born 1992): classical, pop, theatre music
Roy Hargrove (1969–2018): jazz, soul
Ciara Harris (born 1985): R&B, hip-hop, crunk&B, pop, dance
Damon Harris (1950–2013): R&B, soul, pop
Erline Harris (1914–2004): blues
Donny Hathaway (1945–1979): soul, jazz, gospel, R&B, blues
Richie Havens (1941–2013): folk rock, funk, blues, soul
Koryn Hawthorne (born 1997): Gospel
Coleman Hawkins (1904–1969): jazz
Isaac Hayes (1942–2008): blues, jazz, soul, funk, disco
Nicole Heaston (born 1971): opera
Fletcher Henderson (1897–1952): jazz
Michael Henderson (1951–2022): R&B, jazz, funk, soul, pop
Jon Hendricks (1921–2017): jazz
Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970): rock guitarist, singer-songwriter
Nona Hendryx (born 1944): funk, soul, pop, R&B, rock
G Herbo (born 1995): hip-hop, drill
Skinny Hightower (born 1985): jazz^[5]
Andrew Hill (1931–2007): jazz
Lauryn Hill (born 1975): R&B, neo soul, hip-hop, folk, reggae
Z. Z. Hill (1935–1984): blues
Keri Hilson (born 1982): R&B
Earl Hines (1903–1983): jazz
Hitmaka (born 1985): hip-hop
Johnny Hodges (1907–1970): jazz
Billie Holiday (1915–1959): soul, blues
Jennifer Holliday (born 1960): R&B, soul, pop, house, dance, gospel
John Lee Hooker (1917–2001): blues
Hopsin (born 1985): hip-hop
Shirley Horn (1934–2005): jazz
Lena Horne (1917–2010): jazz, pop
Cissy Houston (born 1933): soul, gospel, disco
Thelma Houston (born 1946): R&B, soul, disco, Motown, gospel
Whitney Houston (1963–2012): R&B, pop, soul, gospel
Adina Howard (born 1973): R&B, hip-hop, soul
Freddie Hubbard (1938–2008) : jazz
Jennifer Hudson (born 1981): R&B, soul, pop
Huey (1987–2020): hip-hop
Alberta Hunter (1895–1984): jazz and blues
Hurricane Chris (born 1989): hip-hop
Nipsey Hussle (1985–2019): hip-hop, rap
Phyllis Hyman (1949–1995): soul, R&B quiet, jazz, disco

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Ice-T (born 1958): hip-hop
James Ingram (1952–2019): R&B, pop, soul
Luther Ingram (1937–2007): R&B, soul
Ronald Isley (born 1941): R&B, soul

J

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Ray J (born 1981): R&B
Stevie J: Hip-hop, R&B
Jackson family: pop, R&B, soul, dance
- Rebbie Jackson (born 1950)
- Jackie Jackson (born 1951)
- Tito Jackson (1953-2024)
- Jermaine Jackson (born 1954)
- La Toya Jackson (born 1956)
- Marlon Jackson (born 1957)
- Michael Jackson (1958–2009)
- Randy Jackson (born 1961)
- Janet Jackson (born 1966)
Bernard Jackson: R&B
Chuck Jackson (born 1937): R&B
Freddie Jackson (born 1956): soul
Mahalia Jackson (1911–1972): gospel
Millie Jackson (born 1944): soul, disco, R&B
Milt Jackson (1923–1999): Jazz
Randy Jackson (born 1956)
Etta James (1938–2012): blues, R&B, soul, jazz, gospel
Rick James (1948–2004): R&B, soul, funk, rock
Al Jarreau (1940–2017): jazz, R&B, soul
Little Willie John (1937–1968): R&B, soul
Robert Johnson (1911–1938): blues
George W. Johnson^[6]
J. J. Johnson: Jazz
J. Rosamond Johnson
Syl Johnson (1936-2022): R&B, blues
Coco Jones: R&B
Booker T. Jones: R&B, soul, blues
Etta Jones (1928–2001): jazz
Howard Jones (born 1970): rock
Elvin Jones (1927–2004): Jazz
Hank Jones (1918–2010): Jazz
Quincy Jones: R&B, funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, rock and roll, pop
Mike Jones: Hip-hop
Valerie June (born 1982): folk, blues, soul, bluegrass, pop
Jeremih (born 1987): R&B, hip-hop
Louis Jordan: Jazz, blues, R&B
Steve Jordan: Pop, rock, R&B
Montell Jordan (born 1968): R&B, hip-hop, soul
Lyfe Jennings (born 1978): R&B, soul
Charles Jenkins: Gospel
Leroy Jenkins (1932-2007): Jazz
Scott Joplin: Ragtime
Joe (born 1973): R&B
Jacquees (born 1994): R&B
BlocBoy JB: Hip-hop
Young Joc: Hip-hop
Valerie June: Folk, blues, soul, pop
Jeremih: Hip-hop, R&B
LL Cool J: Hip-hop
Lil Jon: Hip-hop
Jadakiss: Hip-hop
J-Kwon: Hip-hop
Jibbs: Hip-hop
Juice WRLD (1998-2019): Hip-hop, rap

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Lil Keed: Hip-hop
Alicia Keys (born 1981): R&B, soul, pop, hip-hop^[7]
Eddie Kendricks: R&B, soul, disco
Chaka Khan (born 1953): R&B, pop, soul, disco, jazz, gospel
Kilo Kish: Hip-hop, art pop
Eartha Kitt (1927–2008): cabaret, torch, jazz
Gladys Knight (born 1944): soul, R&B, pop
Albert King: Blues
B.B. King (1925–2015): Blues, R&B
Ben E King (1938–2015): R&B
Freddie King: Blues
Solange Knowles (born 1986): R&B, pop, soul, hip-hop, funk^[8]
R. Kelly (born 1967): R&B
Kelis (born 1979): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul, electronic
Chief Keef (born 1995): hip-hop, drill
Lenny Kravitz (born 1964): rock, pop rock, progressive soul
Kelis: Hip-hop (African-American, Chinese and Puerto Rican)
R Kelly: R&B, soul, gospel, hip-hop
Wynton Kelly: Jazz
Khalid: R&B, pop
Wiz Khalifa: Hip-hop
Kid Cudi: Hip-hop
Kehlani (African-American father): R&B, soul, jazz, hip-hop^[9]
Maxo Kream: Hip-hop (Nigerian and African-American)
KB: Christian hip-hop

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Big L (1974–1999): hip-hop
Patti LaBelle (born 1944): R&B, soul, disco, dance, gospel, funk
Denise LaSalle (1939–2018): Blues, R&B, soul
Kendrick Lamar (born 1987): hip-hop, rap
John Larkin (1877–1936): minstrel, vaudeville
Kenny Lattimore (born 1970): R&B
Bettye LaVette (born 1946): soul, blues, rock, R&B, funk, gospel, country
Huddie Ledbetter (1888–1949): folk, blues
Tasha Cobbs Leonard (born 1981): Gospel
Swae Lee (born 1993): hip-hop, R&B
John Legend (born 1978): pop, R&B, soul
Coi Leray (born 1997): hip-hop
Abbey Lincoln (1930–2010): jazz
Lil Nas X (born 1999): hip-hop, pop, country, trap
Lizzo (born 1988): R&B, pop
Lee Williams (1946–2021): Gospel
Frankie Lymon (1942–1968): R&B, doo-wop, pop, swing
Queen Latifah (born 1970): hip-hop, R&B, soul, jazz, gospel, danc
Lynda Laurence (born 1949): R&B, pop, jazz
Lecrae (born 1979): Christian hip-hop
Eddie Levert (born 1942): R&B, soul, blues, gospel
Gerald Levert (1946–2006): soul, R&B
Ari Lennox (born 1991): R&B, soul, neo soul
Coi Leray (born 1997): hip-hop
Booker Little (1938–1961): jazz
Barbara Lynn (born 1942): R&B
Cheryl Lynn (born 1957): disco, R&B, soul, pop
Lisa Lopes (1971–2002): R&B, rap, pop
Ledisi (born 1972): R&B, soul, jazz
Logic (born 1990): hip-hop
Dej Loaf (born 1991): hip-hop, R&B
Ludacris (born 1977): hip-hop
Lil Uzi Vert (born 1995): hip-hop
Lil Nas X (born 1999): hip-hop, country
Lizzo (born 1988): R&B
Lloyd (born 1986): R&B
Trip Lee (born 1987): Christian hip-hop, Southern hip-hop
Lil Scrappy (born 1984): hip-hop

M

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Young M.A (born 1992): hip-hop
Mandisa (1976–2024): Gospel, Christian
Barbara Mason (born 1947): R&B, soul
Johnny Mathis (born 1935): pop, jazz
Curtis Mayfield (1942–1999): soul, funk, R&B
China Anne McClain (born 1998): R&B, pop
Lauryn McClain (born 1997): R&B, pop
Christian McBride: jazz
Gene McDaniels: jazz, pop
Donnie McClurkin: Gospel
Betty McGlown (1941–2008): R&B, pop
Joe McPhee: Jazz
Sierra McClain (born 1994): R&B, pop
Brian McKnight (born 1969): R&B
Carmen McRae (1920–1994): jazz
Lee Michelle: (African-American father) K Pop singer
Buddy Miles: R&B, funk, soul
Meek Mill: Hip-hop
Stephanie Mills: R&B, soul, gospel
Blue Mitchell: Jazz
Wanya Morris (born 1973): R&B, soul
Janelle Monáe (born 1985): funk, R&B, psychedelic soul, hip-hop
YNW Melly (born 1999): hip-hop, trap, R&B
Mýa (born 1979): R&B (African-American father, Italian mother)
Miguel (born 1985): R&B
K. Michelle (born 1982): R&B, soul
Teairra Marí (born 1987): R&B
Mario (born 1986): R&B
Monica (born 1980): R&B, soul, hip-hop soul
Victoria Monét (born 1989): pop, R&B
Chrisette Michele (born 1982): R&B, hip-hop, soul, jazz
Remy Ma (born 1980): Hip-hop
Barbara Martin: R&B, pop
Johnny Mathis: Pop, jazz
Curtis Mayfield: soul, funk, R&B
Taj Mahal: Blues, R&B, jazz
Hank Mobley: jazz
Thelonious Monk: jazz
Wes Montgomery: jazz
Melba Moore (born 1945): soul, disco, gospel
Lee Morgan: jazz
Migos: hip-hop, trap
Gucci Mane: hip-hop, trap
Miguel (African-American mother): hip-hop, R&B
Tamela Mann (born 1966): Gospel
Mulatto (born 1998): hip-hop
Matt "Guitar" Murphy (1929–2018): Blues
Lil' Mo (born 1978): R&B, hip-hop
Method Man (born 1971): Hip-hop
Maliibu Miitch (born 1991): hip-hop (African-American, Vietnamese and Filipino)
Mims (born 1981): hip-hop
Maino (born 1973): hip-hop
Money Man (born 1986): hip-hop

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Nonpoint (born 1975): rock
Rico Nasty (born 1997): hip-hop, rock, rap rock
Meshell Ndegeocello (born 1968): funk, soul, jazz, hip-hop, reggae, rock
Anthony Nelson (born 1975): gospel
Aaron Neville (born 1941): R&B, soul, country, gospel, jazz, pop
Art Neville: Funk, R&B, soul
Cyril Neville: R&B, funk, blues
Charles Neville: R&B, jazz, funk, pop
Oliver Nelson: Jazz
David "Fathead" Newman: Jazz
Jessye Norman (born 1945): opera
Brandy Norwood (born 1979): R&B, pop, hip-hop
Lil Nas X (born 1999): hip-hop, LGBT hip-hop, pop rap, country rap
Ne-Yo (born 1979): R&B
Nivea (born 1982): R&B, hip-hop
Noname Gypsy (born 1991): hip-hop
Normani (born 1996): pop, R&B
Tech N9ne: Hip-hop
Nas: Hip-hop
Nathan Morris: Vocal, singer
Nelly: Hip-hop
Meshell Ndegeocello: Funk, soul, jazz
Queen Naija (African-American mother):
NBA YoungBoy(born 1999): Rapper

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Alexander O'Neal (born 1953): R&B, soul
Jeffrey Osborne (born 1948): R&B, soul
Frank Ocean (born 1987): R&B
Omarion (born 1984): R&B
Offset (born 1991): hip-hop
Odetta (1930–2008): blues, jazz
OJ da Juiceman (born 1981): hip-hop
OMB Peezy (born 1997): hip-hop

P

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Anderson .Paak (born 1986): hip-hop, R&B, soul, pop, funk
Petey Pablo (born 1973): hip-hop
Keke Palmer (born 1993): R&B, hip-hop, pop
Ray Parker Jr. (born 1954): R&B, pop
Billy Paul (1934–2016): soul, R&B, jazz
Scherrie Payne (born 1944): R&B, pop, disco
Paul Pena (1950–2005): Delta blues, jazz, morna, flamenco, folk, rock, Tuvan throat singing
Pleasure P (born 1984): R&B
Teddy Pendergrass (1950–2010): R&B, soul, disco, funk
Richard Wayne Penniman (Little Richard) (1932–2020): rock & roll, R&B, gospel, soul
Pharrell (born 1973): hip-hop, R&B, funk
Wilson Pickett (1941–2006): R&B, soul
Jillian Patricia Pirtle (born 1983): opera, musical theatre
Plies (born 1976): hip-hop
Billy Porter (born 1969): R&B, soul
Gregory Porter (born 1971): jazz
Billy Preston (1946–2006): R&B, rock, soul, funk, gospel
Kelly Price (born 1973): gospel
Leontyne Price (born 1927): opera
Charley Pride (1934–2020): country
Arthur Prysock (1924 or 1929–1997): jazz, R&B, easy listening
Prince (1958–2016): pop, rock

Q

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Rich Homie Quan: Hip-hop
Quando Rondo: Hip-hop
Quavo: Hip-hop
DJ Quik: Hip-hop

R

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Raheem Jarbo: Hip-hop
Rakim: Hip-hop
Raz-B: R&B
Sun Ra: Jazz
Lou Rawls (1933–2006): Gospel, R&B, soul, jazz, blues
Ma Rainey (1882 or 1886–1939): blues
Jimmy Reed: Blues
Louisiana Red: Blues
Otis Redding (1941–1967): soul, R&B, blues
Della Reese (1931–2017): jazz, gospel, pop
Lil Reese: Hip-hop, drill
Dianne Reeves (born 1956): jazz
Martha Reeves (born 1941): R&B, pop
Roddy Ricch: Hip-hop
Lionel Richie (born 1949): soul, R&B, pop, country, gospel
Little Richard: Rock and roll, R&B, gospel, soul
Pretty Ricky: R&B
Teddy Riley: R&B, hip-hop
Flo Rida (born 1979): hip-hop, hip house, pop rap
Minnie Riperton (1947–1979): soul, R&B, jazz, disco
Max Roach: Jazz
Black Rob: Hip-hop
Paul Robeson (1898–1976): Americana, pop, spirituals, classical, folk
Bill "Bojangles" Robinson (1878–1949): minstrel, vaudeville, jazz, pop
Smokey Robinson (born 1940): R&B, soul, pop
Sylvia Robinson: R&B, soul, Hip-hop
ASAP Rocky: Hip-hop (half-African American, half-Barbadian)
Nile Rodgers: Disco, soul, R&B, rock, funk
Diana Ross (born 1944): R&B, soul, disco, jazz, pop, dance
Rick Ross: Hip-hop
Sonny Rollins: Jazz
Kelly Rowland (born 1981): R&B, pop, hip-hop, soul, dance
Otis Rush: Blues, R&B
Patrice Rushen (born 1954): R&B
Trippie Redd (born 1999): hip-hop
RuPaul (born 1960): dance, pop
David Ruffin: R&B, pop, soul, disco, gospel
Jimmy Ruffin: R&B, soul, pop
Chance the Rapper: Hip-hop, R&B
Rapsody: Hip-hop
Rocko: Hip-hop, rap
Ja Rule: Hip-hop
Raekwon: Hip-hop
Renni Rucci: Hip-hop

S

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Saweetie: Hip-hop (African-American father, Chinese and Filipino mother)^[10]
Pharoah Sanders: jazz
Juelz Santana: Hip-hop
Saucy Santana: Hip-hop
Marvin Sapp: Gospel
Jill Scott (born 1972): R&B, soul, neo soul, hip-hop, spoken word, jazz
Jimmy Scott (1925–2014): jazz
Peggy Scott-Adams (born 1948): blues, R&B
Travis Scott (born 1991): hip-hop
Young Scooter: Hip-hop
Gil Scott-Heron: Soul, funk, R&B
Dee Dee Sharp (born 1945): R&B, blues, soul
Marlena Shaw (born 1942): jazz, blues and soul
Tupac Shakur: Hip-hop, revolutionary, poet, freedom fighter
Kierra Sheard: Gospel
Pooh Shiesty: Hip-hop, Southern hip-hop, Memphis rap
Bobby Shmurda: Hip-hop, Brooklyn drill
Kierra Sheard: Urban gospel, R&B
Karen Clark Sheard: Gospel, urban gospel
Wayne Shorter: Jazz
Bobby Short: Jazz
Nina Simone (1933–2003): jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, pop
Sister Rosetta Tharpe: Blues
Magic Sam: Blues
Magic Slim: Blues
Memphis Slim: Blues
Horace Silver: Jazz
Percy Sledge: R&B, soul, gospel
Jordin Sparks (born 1989): R&B, pop
Ronnie Spector aka Veronica Yvette Bennett (1943–2022): R&B, pop, soul, doo-wop
Bessie Smith (1894–1937): blues
O. C. Smith (1932–2001): R&B, jazz, soul
Jimmy Smith: Jazz
Rae Sremmurd: Hip-hop, trap, R&B
Mavis Staples (born 1939): soul, gospel, R&B
Edwin Starr (1942–2003): soul, R&B, funk, disco
Candi Staton (born 1940): soul, R&B, gospel, dance, disco
Dakota Staton (1930–2007): jazz
Angie Stone (born 1961): R&B, soul
Sly Stone: Funk, R&B
Ruben Studdard: Singer
Shawn Stockman : R&B
Billy Strayhorn (1915–1967): jazz
Sly Stone (born 1943): funk, R&B
Jazmine Sullivan (born 1987): R&B
Maxine Sullivan (1911–1987): jazz
Donna Summer (1948–2012): disco, rock, dance, R&B
Sisqó (born 1978): R&B, hip-hop soul, pop
Raven-Symoné (born 1985): R&B, hip-hop
SZA (born 1989): R&B
Keith Sweat (born 1961): R&B, new jack swing, hip-hop, soul, urban
Sylvester (1947–1988): disco
Big Sean: Hip-hop, Midwest hip-hop
Pink Sweats: Pop
Musiq Soulchild: R&B, soul, neo soul
Raphael Saadiq: R&B, soul
Trey Songz: R&B, hip—hop
Keith Sweat: R&B, soul, hip-hop, urban
Southside: Hip-hop
Musiq Soulchild: R&B
SZA: Pop, R&B, Soul
Beanie Sigel: Hip-hop
Swoope: Christian hip-hop, Urban contemporary gospel
Shawty Lo: Hip-hop
Shy Glizzy: Hip-hop
Silentó: Hip-hop
Jermaine Stewart: R&B
Mamie Smith: Jazz, blues
Victoria Spivey: Blues^[11]

T

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T.I.: Hip-hop
T-Pain: Hip-hop, R&B
Takeoff (1994–2022): Hip-hop, trap
Tank: Hip-hop
Art Tatum: Jazz
Billy Taylor: Jazz
Cecil Taylor: Jazz
Koko Taylor: Blues, soul
Teyana Taylor (born 1990): R&B, hip-hop, pop
T-Pain (born 1984): R&B, hip-hop, pop rap
Tammi Terrell (1945–1970): R&B, soul, pop
Clark Terry: Jazz
Jean Terrell: R&B, soul, jazz
Bryson Tiller: R&B, hip-hop
Joe Tex (1935–1982): R&B, soul, funk, disco
Rufus Thomas (1917–2001): R&B, funk, soul, blues
Rozonda Thomas: R&B^[12]
Big Joe Turner (1911–1985): Blues, R&B
Ike Turner (1931–2007): R&B, blues, rock and roll, funk
Tina Turner (1939–2023): R&B, pop, soul, dance, rock and roll
The-Dream (born 1977): R&B
Young Thug (born 1991): hip-hop^[13]^[14]
Stanley Turrentine: Jazz
McCoy Tyner: Jazz
Tye Tribbett: Gospel
Tweet (born 1971): R&B
TLC: R&B, Pop
Pusha T: Hip-hop
Tyler, the Creator: Hip-hop
Twista: Hip-hop
Timbaland: Hip-hop, R&B, dance
Tedashii: Christian hip-hop
Thi'sl: Christian hip-hop

U

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Usher (born 1978): R&B, pop
Unk (born 1981): hip-hop

V

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V.I.C.: Hip-hop
Bobby V (born 1980): R&B
Brooke Valentine (born 1984): R&B, pop, hip-hop, crunk
Luther Vandross (1951–2005): soul
Sarah Vaughan (1924–1990): jazz
Vedo: R&B
Cassie Ventura: R&B
Tommy Vext (born 1982): rock
King Von: Hip-hop, drill, gangsta rap

W

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Wale (born 1984): hip-hop
Fats Waller (1904–1943): jazz, pop
Hezekiah Walker: Gospel
Sippie Wallace (1898–1986): Blues
Little Walter (1930–1968): Blues, R&B
Fetty Wap (born 1991): hip-hop
William Warfield (1920–2002): opera, pop
Dionne Warwick (born 1940): gospel, R&B, soul, pop
Dinah Washington (1924–1963): jazz, blues, R&B, gospel, traditional pop
Gino Washington (born 1946?): R&B, rock
Grover Washington Jr.: jazz, soul, R&B
Ethel Waters (1896–1977): blues, jazz, Broadway, big band, pop
Muddy Waters (1913–1983): blues
Tionne Watkins (born 1970): R&B
Johnny "Guitar" Watson: blues, soul, funk
Lil Wayne (born 1982): hip-hop^[15]
Carl Weathersby (1953–2024): blues
Webbie (born 1985): hip-hop
Junior Wells (1934–1998): blues
Mary Wells (1943–1992) R&B,^[16] pop, soul, rock
Kanye West (born 1977): hip-hop, pop, R&B, Christian hip-hop, gospel
Keenan Webb, also known as "DJ Suede the Remix God": Trap, hip-hop
Glodean White (born 1946): R&B, soul, funk, disco
Maurice White: soul, funk, R&B, jazz
Barry White (1944–2003): soul, R&B, pop
Eddie Willis: soul, R&B
Wesley Willis: punk rock
will.i.am (born 1975): hip-hop, pop, R&B
Andre Williams: R&B, blues
Bert Williams (1874–1922): Broadway, vaudeville, minstrel
Hayley Williams (born 1988): rock
Joe Williams (1918–1999): jazz
Lenny Williams (born 1945): soul, R&B, jazz
Otis Williams: R&B, soul, disco
Marion Williams (1927–1994): gospel
Michelle Williams: R&B, gospel, pop, soul
Paul Williams (1939–1973): R&B, soul
Pharrell Williams (born 1973): hip-hop, R&B, funk, pop
Sonny Boy Williamson I (1914–1948): Blues
Sonny Boy Williamson II (1912–1965): Blues
Charlie Wilson (born 1953): R&B, hip-hop, soul, funk
Gerald Wilson: Jazz, pop
Jackie Wilson (1934–1984): R&B, soul
Nancy Wilson (1937–2018): jazz
Mary Wilson (1944–2021): R&B, soul, pop, funk
CeCe Winans (born 1964): gospel
Mario Winans (born 1974): R&B
Lawrence Winters(né Lawrence Lafayette Whisonant) (1915–1965): opera, concert
Bill Withers (1938–2020): soul, R&B, smooth soul, blues, funk
Lajon Witherspoon (born 1972): rock
Juice Wrld (1998–2019): SoundCloud rap, emo rap, alternative rock, pop
Howlin' Wolf (1910–1976): blues
Stevie Wonder (born 1950): soul, pop
Bobby Womack (1944–2014): soul, R&B
Brenton Wood (born 1941): soul, R&B, pop
Ali-Ollie Woodson (1951–2010): R&B, pop, soul
Betty Wright (1953–2020): soul, R&B
Lizz Wright (born 1980): jazz, gospel
O. V. Wright (1939–1980): blues
Bow Wow (born 1987): hip-hop
Juice WRLD (1998 –2019): hip-hop, R&B, trap

X

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XXXTentacion (1998–2018): hip-hop, SoundCloud rap, lo-fi
Xzibit (born 1974): hip-hop

Y

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Ne-Yo (born 1979): R&B
Yo Gotti (born 1981): hip-hop
Lester Young (1909–1959): jazz
Young Dro (born 1979): hip-hop
Young Buck (born 1981): hip-hop
Yung Joc (born 1980): hip-hop

Z

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Jay-Z (born 1969): Hip-hop

African Americans

History

Culture

Notable people

Education, science
and technology

Religion

Political movements

Civic and economic
groups

Sports

Negro league baseball Baseball color line Black players in professional American football Black NFL quarterbacks Black players in ice hockey Muhammad Ali Arthur Ashe Jack Johnson Joe Louis Jesse Owens Jackie Robinson Serena Williams
Athletic associations and conferences	Central (CIAA) Mid-Eastern (MEAC) Southern (SIAC) Southwestern (SWAC)

Ethnic subdivisions

Demographics

Languages

By state/city

Alabama
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- Tallahassee
Georgia
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Hawaii
Illinois
- Chicago
Indiana
Iowa
- Davenport
Kansas
Kentucky
- Lexington
Louisiana
Maryland
- Baltimore
Massachusetts
- Boston
Michigan
- Detroit
Mississippi
Nebraska
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New Jersey
New York
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Ohio
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Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
- Philadelphia
Puerto Rico
South Carolina
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Tennessee
Texas
- Austin
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Utah
Virginia
West Virginia

Diaspora

Lists

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