Sports
This basketball star won his 4th NBA championship with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020 and is also known for his philanthropic efforts.
Lebron James
This rapper from Houston skyrocketed to fame with her hit "Savage" and earned a Grammy for Best New Artist in 2021
Megan Thee Stallion
Known for her role as Rue in HBO's Euphoria, this actress became the youngest two-time winner of the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series.
Zendaya
This actress and comedian starred in Girls Trip and became the first Black female stand-up comedian to host Saturday Night Live.
Tiffany Haddish
What your mom would say if you’re crying after you got in trouble
“Imma Give you something to cry about”
This track and field star made history by becoming the most decorated woman in World Championship history in 2023.
Sha’Carri Richardson
This artist released "Black is King" in 2020, a visual album celebrating African heritage and the Black diaspora
Beyoncé
This actor became a cultural icon for his role as T’Challa in Black Panther before his passing in 2020.
Chadwick Boseman
This entrepreneur made history as a Black woman billionaire and is the founder of Fenty Beauty.
Rihanna
What your mom would say when you’re trying to be slick
“Do I look like Boo Boo the fool”
This NFL quarterback led the Kansas City Chiefs to two Super Bowl victories by 2023 and is known for his record-setting performances.
Patrick Mahomes
This R&B singer's album SOS spent 10 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart in 2023
SZA
This media mogul produced and starred in the film A Jazzman's Blues, a story set in the 1940s that delves into love and racial tension, marking a departure from their usual comedic work.
Tyler Perry
This media mogul and philanthropist became the first Black woman to own and produce her own talk show, which aired for 25 years.
Oprah Winfrey
What your mom says when you’re musty
You smell like outside
This tennis player became the first Japanese player to win a Grand Slam singles title and has been a vocal advocate for mental health and social justice in recent years.
Naomi Osaka
This genre-defying artist was known for their involvement in the hip-hop collective Odd Future before transitioning to a Grammy-winning solo career with albums like Apocalypse and It Is.
Steve Lacy
This comedian and actor broke records with his 2021 Netflix special The Closer
Dave Chappelle
This actor and director became the first Black man to win an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay with his film Get Out
Jordan Peele
What your mom says when you’re singing while you’re supposed to be studying
I hope you know that school work like you know them songs
This pioneering Black driver became the first full-time African-American NASCAR Cup Series driver in nearly 50 years and won his first Cup race at Talladega in 2021.
Bubba Wallace
This producer is behind several iconic hits, including Childish Gambino's "This Is America" and Beyoncé's "Formation," and is known for blending elements of trap and gospel in his production style.
Mike Will Made-It
This actor made his directorial debut with the critically acclaimed film One Night in Miami, a fictional account of a meeting between Malcolm X, Muhammad Ali, Jim Brown, and Sam Cooke.
Regina King
This poet became the youngest inaugural poet in U.S. history when she performed her poem The Hill We Climb at President Biden's inauguration in 2021.
Amanda Gorman
What your mom says before you go into a store
“When we get in this store, don’t touch nothin”