
Amanda Gorman has been causing chills and amazement with her work for quite some time now, and although she has an impressive resume for a 22-year-old, she just hit a new professional peak after reciting at the presidential inauguration on January 20.
Rapper and actor Ice Cube has risen through the ranks to become a successful record label owner, whose net worth is estimated to be hundreds of millions, from his humble beginning as a gangsta rapper.
As a prolific actor with a range of power roles to his name, Samuel L. Jackson has managed to live a simple life free of scandal. The actor has been married for almost four decades and has a beautiful daughter.
Bobby Brown’s life was marred by tragedy when his daughter Bobbi Kristina died in 2015 after accidentally drowning in her bathtub. Five years later, the singer had to relive the pain of losing a child when his 28-year-old son passed away.
Fantasia Barrino went from teenage mom to word-class singer in just a couple of years, and through her journey, she lived through some love deceptions before finally finding The One in business tycoon Kendall Taylor.
Vanessa Williams is a jack of all trades. She can act, dance, and sing and has excelled in each activity. She first came into the spotlight when she became the first African American Miss America, here’s her story.
Janelle Monáe has been making waves in the entertainment industry thanks to her feminist and futurist approach in music, her androgynous fashion style, and her unapologetic personality. Despite her success, Monáe has never forgotten about her roots.
Tia Mowry won the hearts of millions with her twin sister in several popular TV shows like 1994's "Sister, Sister." Tia made headlines once more with her marriage to the actor Cory Hardrict.
Viola Davis has a career that boasts of several accolades, including an Academy Award. However, unknown to many, the actress had to walk through several hurdles to become who she is today.
Martin Lawrence has done well for himself as an actor with blockbusters like "Big Momma," "Blue Streak," and the "Bad Boys" sequel. However, the actor's most significant achievement remains to be a doting father to three wonderful daughters.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé are the ultimate power couple in the music industry, with each partner boasting unimaginable feats in their careers. Unfortunately, their perfect image came crumbling down when it was revealed that Jay-Z cheated.