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John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, producer, actor, and philanthropist. Prior to the release of Legend's debut album, Get Lifted, (2004) he had collaborated with already established artists and signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music. Legend has sung on Jay-Z's "Encore", Alicia Keys's "You Don't Know My Name", Dilated Peoples' "This Way", Slum Village's "Selfish", Fort Minor's "High Road", and played piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything". Legend's single "All of Me" from his fourth studio album Love in the Future (2013) was a Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit.
Birth Name
John Stephens
Born
Thursday, 28 December 1978
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| Year | Type | Category | Won |
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| 2018 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie | Nominated |
| 2018 | Emmy | Outstanding Variety Special (Live) | Won |
| 2015 | Golden Globe | Best Original Song - Motion Picture | Won |
| 2015 | Oscar | Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures, Original Song | Won |
