Rappers
Rose to fame with the release of his breakout singles "Welcome to the Party" and "Dior" in 2019?
Who is Pop smoke?
Who is an American R&B and soul singer? Born and raised in Philadelphia, her debut album, Fearless was released in 2008. The record topped Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart and was certified platinum
Who is Jazmine Sullivan
Starred in three of the most critically acclaimed television dramas of the past decade. Was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine, as well as People's Sexiest Man Alive?
Who is Micheal B. Jordan
Who is an African American poet and writer who served as a Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry at the Library of Congress between 1993 and 1995?
Who is Rita Dove
American singer, rapper, and flutist her third studio album, Cuz I Love You reached number four on the US Billboard 200.
Who is Lizzo
An American rapper, singer, and songwriter who was the first female rapper to be signed by the American record label 300 Entertainment.
Who is Megan Thee Stallion
Canadian rapper, singer, and actor? An influential figure in contemporary popular music has been credited for further popularizing singing and R&B and hip hop.
Who is Drake
Best known as Lieutenant Anita Van Buren on the long-running TV crime drama Law & Order?
Who is S. Epatha Merkerson
He started writing poetry while he was jailed in the Indiana State Prison. He became famous right after he published his debut volume, ‘Poems from Prison’, in 1968.
Who is Etheridge Knight
Canadian singer, songwriter, and actor. Known for his sonic versatility and dark lyricism, his music explores escapism, and romance, and is often inspired by personal experiences. He has received numerous accolades, including four Grammy Awards
Who is The Weekend
American rapper, rose to mainstream fame in 2017 following the release of his mixtape Perfect Timing. had several songs #1 on the Billboard 200 and is certified triple-platinum by the RIAA.
Who is Lil Baby
American singer, songwriter, and pianist? The first woman to have an MTV Unplugged album debut at number one.
Who is Alicia Keys
His popularity increased dramatically when he starred in the popular television series The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air.
Who is Will Smith
Wrote multiple poetry books and is currently editor-in-chief of the prominent literary magazine Prairie Schooner as well as a Professor of English at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
Who is Kwame Dawes
American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century. Four-decade career contributions to music, dance, and fashion made him a global figure in popular culture.
Who is Micheal Jackson
Grammy Award-winning American rapper, social media personality and former reality star whose commercial debut single, "Bodak Yellow," surged to the top of the music charts in 2017.
Who is Cardi B
American singer-songwriter and actress who won nine Grammys from her 14 chart-topping studio albums?
Who is Mary J. Blige
Oscar-nominated performances in The Help (2011), Doubt (2008), and her Oscar-winning performance in Fences (2016).
Who Viola Davis
American poet whose works examine family life, racism, and gender. Wrote many children’s books, written expressly for an African American audience
Who is Lucille Clifton
Rose to fame in the late 1990s as a member of the R&B girl group Destiny's Child, one of the best-selling girl groups of all time.
Who is Beyoncé
American rapper known for his songs "Father", "Thuggin", "Oouuh" and "Shootas on the Roof", all of which have garnered millions of streams across YouTube, Spotify and SoundCloud.
Who is Fredo Bang
American R&B and pop musician who began making music at age 15. His hit albums include 'My Way,' 'Confessions' and 'Looking 4 Myself.' He released his first studio album when he was only 16
Who is Usher
American actor is known for his engaging and powerful performances. consistent success at the box office has helped to dispel the perception that African American actors cannot draw mainstream white audiences.
Who is Denzel Washington
American Pulitzer Prize-winning poet and professor known for his autobiographical poems about race, the Vietnam War, and jazz and blues. Grew up during the Civil Rights movement’s as a result, his poetry focuses on the suffering of black people.
Who is Yusef Komunyakaa
Rose to fame in 2018 with his single, "Die Young", which peaked at number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100. Was featured on Meek Mill's single, "Letter to Nipsey",
Who is Roddy Rich