Neyo

Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B singer/ songwriter, record producer and actor. Born on October 18, 1979, He was baptized by the name Shaffer Chimere Smith. He broke into the industry after “Let Me Love You”, a song he wrote for American singer Mario.

Tyson Beckford

Tyson Beckford grew up in Rochester, New York where he attended Bay Trail Middle School in nearby Penfield, NY. He was recruited in 1991 to Hip Hop magazine "The Source", by a talent scout who had come across him by chance in a New York park. In 1993, Beckford was recruited by Ralph Lauren as the front model for the company's Polo line of male sportswear.

Wynton Marsalis

At age six, Marsalis was given his first trumpet by a friend of his father, the legendary Al Hirt. At 14, he made his debut with the New Orleans Philharmonic.

Terrence Howard

Howard first entered the entertainment world when he portrayed Jackie Jackson in The Jacksons: An American Dream, an ABC miniseries, now frequently shown as a feature-length movie. Three years later, he made his big film break in 1995's Mr. Holland's Opus.

Common

Common debuted in 1992 with the album Can I Borrow a Dollar? His first major label album, "Like Water for Chocolate", received widespread critical acclaim and moderate commercial success.