Every African-American Top 40 lead and co-lead artist of the 1970s to the 2010s who collaborated with guest artists of other ethnic regions
by renebird | created - 2 months ago | updated - 2 months ago | Public
1. Akon
Soundtrack | Ra.One
Akon, born Aliaune Thiam, grew up in Senegal before he and his family (including his father, jazz percussionist Mor Thiam) eventually settled in the USA, in the state of New Jersey. There he discovered hip-hop and R&B music as well as crime. He was eventually jailed, but he used the time to work on...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Eminem ("Smack That" (2006)) • Kardinal Offishall ("Beautiful" (2008)) • Colby O'Donis ("Beautiful" (2008))
2. A$AP Rocky
Actor | Dope
American rapper from Manhattan, New York City. Rakim is a member of the hip hop collective A$AP Mob, from which he adopted his moniker. Rocky released his debut mix-tape Live. Love. A$AP, in 2011. The success of his mix-tape led to a record deal with Polo Grounds Music, RCA Records, and Sony Music ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Problems" (2013))
3. Philip Bailey
Soundtrack | Doctor Strange
Philip Bailey was born on May 8, 1951 in Denver, Colorado, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Doctor Strange (2016), The Goonies (1985) and Meet Dave (2008). He is married to Valerie. He was previously married to Krystal Johnson and Janet Hooks.
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Phil Collins ("Easy Lover" (1985))
4. Beyoncé
Soundtrack | Dreamgirls
Beyoncé Giselle Knowles was born on September 4, 1981 in Houston, Texas. Her mom, Tina Knowles designs their glittering costumes & her dad, Mathew Knowles manages Destiny's Child. Solange, her sister (they're 4 years apart) has released her debut album. She dances with her big sister during DC-3 ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Sean Paul ("Baby Boy" (2003)) • Shakira ("Beautiful Liar" (2007)) • The Weeknd ("6 Inch" (2016)) • Jack White ("Don't Hurt Yourself" (2016))
5. Big Sean
Soundtrack | Terminator Genisys
Big Sean was born Sean Michael Leonard Anderson on March 25, 1988 in Santa Monica, California & raised in Detroit, Michigan. After releasing a number of mixtapes, Sean released his debut studio album, Finally Famous in 2011, which peaked at number three on Billboard 200, and was certified Platinum ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Dance" (Remix) (2012), "Big Bank" (2018)) • Drake ("Blessings" (2015)) • Eminem ("No Favors" (2017))
6. B.o.B.
Soundtrack | Chronicle
B.o.B. was born on November 15, 1988 in North Carolina, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Chronicle (2012), Hereditary (2018) and Ride Along (2014).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Bruno Mars ("Nothin' on You" (2010)) • Hayley Williams ("Airplanes" (2010)) • Rivers Cuomo ("Magic" (2010)) • Taylor Swift ("Both of Us" (2012))
7. A Boogie wit da Hoodie
Soundtrack | The Fate of the Furious
A Boogie wit da Hoodie is known for The Fate of the Furious (2017), A Boogie wit da Hoodie: Mood Swings (2019) and A Boogie wit da Hoodie: King of My City (2020).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • 6ix9ine ("Swervin" (2019))
8. Chris Brown
Actor | Takers
Christopher Maurice Brown is an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. According to Billboard, Brown is one of the most successful R&B singers of his generation, having often been referred to by many contemporaries as the "King of R&B". His musical style has been defined as polyhedral, ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Tyga ("Deuces" (2010), "Loyal" (Album Version) (2014), "Ayo" (2015)) • Justin Bieber ("Next to You" (2011)) • Nicki Minaj ("Love More" (2013), "All Eyes on You" (2015)) • French Montana ("Loyal" (East Coast Version) (2014)) • Drake ("No Guidance" (2019))
9. Cardi B
Actress | Hustlers
Cardi B was born Belcalis Marlenis Almanzar on October 11, 1992 in Manhattan, New York City, New York & raised in The Bronx, New York City, New York. She became an Internet celebrity after several of her posts and videos became popular on Vine and Instagram. From 2015 to 2017, she appeared as a ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("MotorSport" (2017)) • 21 Savage ("Bartier Cardi" (2018)) • Bad Bunny ("I Like It" (2018)) • J Balvin ("I Like It" (2018)) • Kehlani ("Ring" (2018)) • Bruno Mars ("Please Me" (2019))
10. Mariah Carey
Soundtrack | Glitter
Mariah Carey was born in Long Island, New York on March 27, 1969. Her parents are Patricia Hickey (Irish-American) and Alfred Roy Carey (African-American/Venezuelan). Mariah attended Greenlawn's Harborfields High School. In June 1990, Mariah made her debut with her self-titled album, Mariah Carey ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • 98 Degrees ("Thank God I Found You" (2000))
11. Clarence Clemons
Actor | Blues Brothers 2000
Clarence Clemons was mostly known as being the dynamic saxophone player in Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band. He was a pivotal part of the E-street band's persona and was a featured member of the band. His legacy teaming up with Bruce was a pivotal part of the success of the back up band. After ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Jackson Browne ("You're a Friend of Mine" (1986))
12. Clipse
Soundtrack | Training Day
Clipse is known for Training Day (2001), Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) and Step Up (2006).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Kenny G ("Use This Gospel" (2019))
13. Sean 'Diddy' Combs
Actor | Get Him to the Greek
Sean "Diddy" Combs has cemented himself as one of the most successful entrepreneurs and cultural icons of all-time. Standing as a respected symbol of relentless ambition, for three decades Combs' unrivaled influence is only matched by an unparalleled ability to innovate, evolve, and consistently ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Jimmy Page ("Come with Me" (1998)) • Enya ("I Don't Wanna Know" (2004)) • Nicole Scherzinger ("Come to Me" (2006)) • Skylar Grey ("Coming Home" (2011))
14. Destiny's Child
Soundtrack | Charlie's Angels
Destiny's Child was an American girl group whose final and best-known line-up comprised Beyoncé, Kelly Rowland & Michelle Williams. Formed on 1997 in Houston, Destiny's Child members began their musical career as Girl's Tyme when they formed in 1990 comprising Knowles, Rowland, LaTavia Roberson & ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Wyclef Jean ("No, No, No" (Part 2) (1998))
15. Dirty Money
Actress | Diddy - Dirty Money: Angels
Dirty Money is known for Diddy - Dirty Money: Angels (2009), Diddy - Dirty Money Feat. T.I., Rick Ross: Hello Good Morning (2010) and Diddy - Dirty Money: Love Come Down (2009).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Skylar Grey ("Coming Home" (2011))
16. Dr. Dre
Soundtrack | Training Day
Considered by many to be hip-hop's greatest producer, Dr. Dre (b. André Young, February 18, 1965) pioneered gangsta hip-hop and his own variation of the sound, dubbed G-Funk. His very early albums were violent but cautionary tales of the criminal mind, but Dre's records with NWA celebrated the ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators • Eminem ("Forgot About Dre" (2000), "I Need a Doctor" (2011)) • Skylar Grey ("I Need a Doctor" (2011))
17. Missy Elliott
Soundtrack | Moulin Rouge!
Born in Portsmouth, Virginia, Hip-hop emcee and R&B songwriter Missy "Misdemeanor" Elliott has become one of the most esteemed figures in contemporary American music, providing material for artists including MC Lyte, Adina Howard, and Jodeci, as well as working as an arranger, producer, talent ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Carly Simon ("Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" (Remix) (2001))
18. 50 Cent
Soundtrack | Get Rich or Die Tryin'
50 Cent (Curtis James Jackson) is an American rapper, actor, producer, and entrepreneur.
He began a musical career and in 2000 he produced Power of the Dollar for Columbia Records, but days before the planned release he was shot and the album was never released. In 2002, after Jackson released the ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Olivia ("Candy Shop" (2005)) • Justin Timberlake ("Ayo Technology" (2007)) • Eminem ("My Life" (2012)) • Adam Levine ("My Life" (2012))
19. Roberta Flack
Soundtrack | X-Men: Days of Future Past
Roberta Flack was born February 10, 1937 (1939 according to some sources), in Black Mountain, North Carolina, a small town located about 10 miles (18 kilometers) from the city of Asheville, North Carolina. She is best known for her love ballad "Killing Me Softly With His Song", released in 1969. ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Maxi Priest ("Set the Night to Music" (1991))
20. Flo Rida
Soundtrack | Tropic Thunder
Tramar Lacel Dillard, known professionally as Flo Rida, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and composer from Carol City, Florida. His 2008 breakout single "Low" was number one for 10 weeks in the United States and broke the record for digital download sales at the time of its release. Flo ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Ke$ha ("Right Round" (2009)) • David Guetta ("Club Can't Handle Me" (2010)) • Sia ("Wild Ones" (2012))
21. Aretha Franklin
Actress | The Blues Brothers
Grammy-winning Queen of Soul and the first woman to be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Aretha Louise Franklin was born in Memphis, Tennessee, to Barbara Vernice (Siggers) and C. L. Franklin, a Baptist minister, who preached at the New Bethel Baptist Church in Detroit for over thirty ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • George Michael ("I Knew You Were Waiting (For Me)" (1987)) • Elton John ("Through the Storm" (1989))
22. Future
Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7
Nayvadius DeMun Wilburn (born November 20, 1983), better known by the stage name Future, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. Known for his mumble-styles vocals and prolific output, Future is considered a pioneer of the use of melody and vocal effects in modern trap music...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Love Me" (2013), "Where Ya At" (2015), "Used to This" (2016)) • The Weeknd ("Low Life" (2016)) • Rihanna ("Selfish" (2017)) • Nicki Minaj ("You da Baddest" (2017)) • James Blake ("King's Dead" (2018))
23. Gunna
Soundtrack | Superfly
Gunna was born on December 19, 1986 in East St. Louis, Illinois, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for SuperFly (2018), Fortnite (2017) and Gunna - fukumean (2023).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Never Recover" (2018))
24. Tip 'T.I.' Harris
Actor | Ant-Man
T.I. was born Clifford Joseph Harris, Jr. on September 25, 1980, in Atlanta, Georgia, to Violeta Morgan and Clifford "Buddy" Harris, Sr. He is also known as T.I.P. and "Rubberband Man". T.I. is from the streets of Westside Bankhead Zone 1 in Atlanta. His original stage name, T.I.P., it stems from ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Wyclef Jean ("You Know What It Is" (2007)) • Rihanna ("Live My Life" (2008)) • Justin Timberlake ("Dead and Gone" (2009)) • Eminem ("That's All She Wrote" (2010)) • Iggy Azalea ("No Mediocre" (2014))
25. Ja Rule
Actor | The Fast and the Furious
Jeffrey Bruce Atkins better known by his stage name Ja Rule, is an American rapper and actor. Born and raised in New York City, he debuted in 1999 with Venni Vetti Vecci and its lead single "Holla Holla". During the 2000s, Ja Rule was signed to Irv Gotti's Murder Inc. Records, formerly known as The...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Fat Joe ("New York" (2005))
26. Janet Jackson
Soundtrack | Poetic Justice
Janet Damita Jo Jackson was born on May 16, 1966 in Gary, Indiana, to Katherine Jackson (née Katherine Esther Scruse) and Joe Jackson, a musician. She is the youngest of ten children. Before her birth, her brothers formed a band later called The Jackson 5. She lived at home with her sisters, while ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Carly Simon ("Son of a Gun (I Betcha Think This Song Is About You)" (Remix) (2001))
27. Michael Jackson
Soundtrack | Michael Jackson: Thriller
Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana, and entertained audiences nearly his entire life. His father, Joe Jackson (no relation to Joe Jackson, also a musician), had been a guitarist, but was forced to give up his musical ambitions following his marriage to Michael's ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Paul McCartney ("The Girl Is Mine" (1983)) • Justin Timberlake ("Love Never Felt So Good" (2014))
28. The Jacksons
Soundtrack | This Is 40
The Jacksons is known for This Is 40 (2012), Moonwalker (1988) and Burglar (1987).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Mick Jagger ("State of Shock" (1984))
29. Jadakiss
Soundtrack | Blade II
Jadakiss was born on May 22, 1975 in Yonkers, New York, USA. He is an actor and composer, known for Blade II (2002), Exit Wounds (2001) and Are We There Yet? (2005).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Fat Joe ("New York" (2005))
30. Jay-Z
Soundtrack | The Harder They Fall
Jay-Z was born Shawn Corey Carter on December 4, 1969 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York. Carter was a school friend of The Notorious B.I.G.. He first started releasing records in the late 1980s. In 1990, he appeared on records by his close friend, Jas ("The Originators") and Original Flavor ("...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Linkin Park ("Numb/Encore" (2005)) • Rihanna ("Run This Town" (2009), "Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour" (2010)) • Bono ("Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" (2010)) • The Edge ("Stranded (Haiti Mon Amour)" (2010)) • Mr Hudson ("Young Forever" (2010)) • Bon Iver ("Monster" (2010)) • Nicki Minaj ("Monster" (2010)) • Justin Timberlake ("Holy Grail" (2013))
31. Juicy J
Soundtrack | Hustle & Flow
Juicy J was born on April 5, 1975 in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Hustle & Flow (2005), Logan (2017) and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Justin Bieber ("Lolly" (2013)) • Miley Cyrus ("23" (2013))
32. Khalid
Soundtrack | Love, Simon
Khalid was born on February 11, 1998 in Fort Stewart, Georgia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Love, Simon (2018), Charlie's Angels (2019) and The Old Guard (2020).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Alessia Cara ("1-800-273-8255" (2017))
33. Wiz Khalifa
Soundtrack | Fast & Furious 7
Cameron Jibril Thomaz (born September 8, 1987), known professionally as Wiz Khalifa, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter and actor. He released his debut album, Show and Prove, in 2006, and signed to Warner Bros. Records in 2007. His Eurodance-influenced single, "Say Yeah", received urban ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Lily Allen ("5 O'Clock" (2011)) • Bruno Mars ("Young, Wild, & Free" (2012)) • Miley Cyrus ("23" (2013)) • Charlie Puth ("See You Again" (2015)) • Imagine Dragons ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • X Ambassadors ("Sucker for Pain" (2016))
34. Chaka Khan
Actress | The Blues Brothers
Chaka Khan was born on March 23, 1953 in Great Lakes, Illinois, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for The Blues Brothers (1980), Mission: Impossible III (2006) and Hollywood Homicide (2003). She has been married to Doug Rasheed since 2001. She was previously married to Richard Holland ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Tamia ("Missing You" (1996))
35. Gladys Knight
Actress | Hollywood Homicide
Gladys Knight was born on May 28, 1944 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Hollywood Homicide (2003), The Butler (2013) and Licence to Kill (1989). She has been married to William McDowell since April 12, 2001. She was previously married to Les Brown, Barry Hankerson...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Elton John ("That's What Friends Are For" (1986)) • Tamia ("Missing You" (1996))
36. Patti LaBelle
Soundtrack | Miami Vice
Patti LaBelle was born Patricia Louise Holte on May 24, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Patti began her career in the early 1960s as lead singer of the band Patti LaBelle and the Bluebelles. A decade later the group changed their name to Labelle and recorded the hit song "Lady Marmalade". Patti...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Michael McDonald ("On My Own" (1986))
37. Kendrick Lamar
Soundtrack | Black Panther
Kendrick Lamar is a hip-hop artist from Compton, California. He's signed with Dr. Dre's label, Aftermath. Kendrick also has his own label, known as 'Top Dawg Entertainment', with includes artists such as Jay Rock, ScHoolboy Q and Ab Soul. Kendrick's major label debut album, 'good kid m.A.A.d city' ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Problems" (2013), "Poetic Justice" (2013)) • Rihanna ("Loyalty." (2017)) • U2 ("XXX." (2017)) • Zacari ("Love." (2018)) • James Blake ("King's Dead" (2018))
38. Swae Lee
Soundtrack | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
Swae Lee was born on June 7, 1993 in Inglewood, California, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings (2021) and The First Purge (2018).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Lil Pump ("Arms Around You" (2018)) • Maluma ("Arms Around You" (2018))
39. Lil Baby
Soundtrack | Queen & Slim
Lil Baby is known for Queen & Slim (2019), Space Jam: A New Legacy (2021) and Lil Baby: The Bigger Picture (2020).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Yes Indeed" (2018), "Never Recover" (2018))
40. Lil Nas X
Actor | Lil Nas X: Montero (Call Me by Your Name)
Montero Lamar Hill, born April 9, 1999 near Atlanta, GA, is known by his stage name Lil Nas X. He is a 24 year old rapper, singer, songwriter, and media personality. He attended the University of West Georgia for one year before dropping out to pursue his musical career.
In early 2019, he gained his...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Billy Ray Cyrus ("Old Town Road" (Remix) (2019))
41. Lil' Wayne
Soundtrack | Suicide Squad
Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. (born September 27, 1982), known professionally as Lil Wayne, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record executive. He is commonly regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and often cited as one of the greatest rappers of all ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Eminem ("Drop the World" (2010)) • Drake ("Right Above It" (2010), "Gonorrhea" (2010), "She Will" (2011), "Love Me" (2013), "Believe Me" (2014)) • Bruno Mars ("Mirror" (2011)) • French Montana ("Loyal" (East Coast Version) (2014)) • Tyga ("Loyal" (Album Version) (2014)) • Imagine Dragons ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • X Ambassadors ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • Nicki Minaj ("Dark Side of the Moon" (2018))
42. LL Cool J
Actor | Deep Blue Sea
L.L. Cool J was born James Todd Smith in Bay Shore, Long Island, New York, the son of Ondrea Griffith and James Louis Smith, Jr.
Todd, as he was called, did not have a very happy childhood. At the age of four, he saw his mother and grandfather shot by his own father. After they recovered from their ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Jennifer Lopez ("Control Myself" (2006))
43. Logic
Soundtrack | Suicide Squad
Sir Robert Bryson Hall II, aka Logic, is an American rapper, singer and songwriter based out of Los Angeles, California. He was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland and spent most of his life there before moving to Los Angeles in 2013. Hall had a very tough childhood, in which both of his parents ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Imagine Dragons ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • X Ambassadors ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • Alessia Cara ("1-800-273-8255" (2017)) • Marshmello ("Everyday" (2018)) • Eminem ("Homicide" (2019))
44. Ludacris
Actor | Crash
Ludacris was born Christopher Brian Bridges in Champaign, Illinois, where he was raised, the son of Roberta Shields and Wayne Brian Bridges. At nine years old, he started rapping. He attended Emerson Middle School and, eventually, Oak Park and River Forest High School for his freshman year. ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("My Chick Bad" (2010))
45. Meek Mill
Soundtrack | Bright
Robert Rihmeek Williams known professionally as Meek Mill, is an American rapper. Born and raised in Philadelphia, he embarked on his music career as a battle rapper, and later formed a short-lived rap group, The Bloodhoundz. In 2008, Atlanta-based rapper T.I. signed Meek Mill to his first record ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("R.I.C.O." (2015), "Going Bad" (2018)) • Anuel AA ("Uptown Vibes" (2018))
46. Megan Thee Stallion
Soundtrack | Mean Girls
Megan Thee Stallion was born Megan Jovon Ruth Pete on February 15, 1995 in San Antonio, Texas and raised in Houston, Texas to Holly Aleece Thomas & Joseph Pete. The seductive femcee is a full-time college student, as well as a choreographed dancer and model. Under her mother's management company, ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Hot Girl Summer" (2019))
47. Metro Boomin
Soundtrack | Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse
Metro Boomin is known for Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse (2023), The First Purge (2018) and Creed (2015).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • 21 Savage ("Don't Come Out the House" (2018))
48. Chrisette Michele
Actress | Crossing Over ISO Love
Chrisette Michele was born on December 8, 1982 in Central Islip, New York, USA. She is an actress and composer, known for Crossing Over ISO Love, Chrisette Michele: Charades (2013) and Christmas Ringer (2023).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Aston Martin Music" (2011))
49. Migos
Soundtrack | Mile 22
Migos is known for Mile 22 (2018), Bright (2017) and American Honey (2016).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("MotorSport" (2017)) • Drake ("Walk It Talk It" (2018))
50. Mike Will Made It
Soundtrack | Creed II
Mike Will Made It is known for Creed II (2018), Suicide Squad (2016) and Creed (2015).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Miley Cyrus ("23" (2013))
51. Nelly
Soundtrack | The Longest Yard
Nelly went to Spain with his father, Air Force Man Cornall Haynes Sr., until he was 3 years old, then moved to St. Louis. Nelly's folks struggled financially and split up when he was 7. As the youngest child in the neighborhood he grew up getting into trouble with the big kids. As a result he ended...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Tim McGraw ("Over and Over" (2004)) • Paul Wall ("Grillz" (2006)) • Fergie ("Party People" (2008))
52. New Boyz
Soundtrack | Todd's Pop Song Reviews
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • The Cataracs ("Backseat" (2011)) • Dev ("Backseat" (2011))
53. N.O.R.E.
Soundtrack | I Spy
N.O.R.E. was born on September 6, 1976 in Bronx, New York, USA. He is an actor and producer, known for I Spy (2002), About a Boy (2002) and Mean Girls (2004).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Big Mato ("Oye Mi Canto" (2004)) • Daddy Yankee ("Oye Mi Canto" (2004)) • Gem Star ("Oye Mi Canto" (2004)) • Nina Sky ("Oye Mi Canto" (2004))
54. Brandy Norwood
Actress | I Still Know What You Did Last Summer
Brandy Norwood is an African-American singer-songwriter and actress from McComb, Mississippi. She is known for her roles in Moesha, Osmosis Jones and Cinderella. She has released many R&B albums and singles since the 1990s. She is known as "The Vocal Bible". She gave birth to a daughter named ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Tamia ("Missing You" (1996))
55. Rae Sremmurd
Soundtrack | The First Purge
Rae Sremmurd is known for The First Purge (2018), Suicide Squad (2016) and American Honey (2016).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Throw Sum Mo" (2015))
56. Rick Ross
Soundtrack | Suicide Squad
With eight #1 and #2 Soundscan original studio albums, and four Grammy Award® nominations under his belt since 2006, Rick Ross was a core artist on the Def Jam roster. His drawing power was established virtually overnight when, in an earlier digital era, his 2006 label debut, "Hustlin'" became the ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Bon Iver ("Monster" (2010)) • Nicki Minaj ("Monster" (2010)) • Drake ("Aston Martin Music" (2011), "Gold Roses" (2019))
57. Snoop Dogg
Actor | Training Day
Snoop Dogg is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer, media personality, entrepreneur, and actor.
His music career began in 1992 when he was discovered by Dr. Dre and featured on Dre's solo debut, "Deep Cover", and then on Dre's solo debut album, The Chronic. He has since sold over 23 ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Bruno Mars ("Young, Wild, & Free" (2012))
58. Timbaland
Soundtrack | Lara Croft: Tomb Raider
Timbaland was born on March 10, 1971 in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. He is a music artist and composer, known for Lara Croft: Tomb Raider (2001), Romeo Must Die (2000) and Doctor Dolittle (1998). He has been married to Monique Idlett since June 10, 2008. They have one child.
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nelly Furtado ("Give It to Me" (2007)) • Justin Timberlake ("Give It to Me" (2007), "Ayo Technology" (2007), "Carry Out" (2010)) • OneRepublic ("Apologize" (2007)) • Drake ("Say Something" (2010)) • Katy Perry ("If We Ever Meet Again" (2010))
59. T-Pain
Soundtrack | The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
Faheem Najm was born in Tallahassee, Florida to parents Shasheem Najm and Aliyah Najm. At the age of ten, Faheem reworked his bedroom into a studio and began composing music. Faheem graduated James S. Rickard's High School. He was part of the Tallahassee rap group Nappy Headz. In 2002, he founded ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Lily Allen ("5 O'Clock" (2011))
60. 2 Chainz
Soundtrack | The First Purge
2 Chainz was born on September 12, 1977 in College Park, Georgia, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for The First Purge (2018), Furious 6 (2013) and Project Power (2020).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("No Lie" (2012), "Problems" (2013)) • Nicki Minaj ("Big Bank" (2018))
61. Ty Dolla $ign
Soundtrack | Suicide Squad
Ty Dolla $ign is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. He first gained major recognition in 2010 for his guest feature on YG's "Toot It and Boot It", which he had co-written and produced for Def Jam Recordings. In the summer of 2013, he signed a record deal with Wiz Khalifa's...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Imagine Dragons ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • X Ambassadors ("Sucker for Pain" (2016)) • Nicki Minaj ("Hot Girl Summer" (2019))
62. Usher
Actor | The Faculty
Usher Raymond IV was born in Dallas, Texas, to Jonetta Patton (née O'Neal) and Usher Raymond III. He began singing when he was six years old, joining the local church choir at the behest of his mother who acted as choir director. Jonetta, a single mom, raised Usher and his younger brother, James, ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Lil Freak" (2010)) • Pitbull ("DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love" (2010))
63. Summer Walker
Actress | Usher & Summer Walker & 21 Savage: Good Good
Summer Walker was born on April 11, 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, USA. She is a music artist and actress, known for Usher & Summer Walker & 21 Savage: Good Good (2023), Summer Walker, SZA, & Cardi B: No Love (2022) and Dear Evan Hansen (2021).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Drake ("Girls Need Love" (2019))
64. Dionne Warwick
Soundtrack | Alive
Dionne Warwick was born on December 12, 1940 in East Orange, New Jersey, USA. She is an actress and producer, known for Alive (1993), The Happytime Murders (2018) and Bird Box (2018). She was previously married to William Elliott.
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Elton John ("That's What Friends Are For" (1986))
65. Will.i.am
Actor | X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Will.i.am was born on March 15, 1975 in Los Angeles, California, USA. He is a music artist and actor, known for X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009), Rio (2011) and Rio 2 (2014).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Check It Out" (2010)) • Mick Jagger ("T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" (2011)) • Jennifer Lopez ("T.H.E. (The Hardest Ever)" (2011)) • Britney Spears ("Scream & Shout" (2013)) • Justin Bieber ("#thatPower" (2013))
66. Mario Winans
Soundtrack | Training Day
Mario Winans was born on August 27, 1974 in Orangeburg, South Carolina, USA. He is a composer and actor, known for Training Day (2001), I Spy (2002) and Bad Boys II (2003).
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Enya ("I Don't Wanna Know" (2004))
67. Stevie Wonder
Soundtrack | Wild Wild West
Born Stevland Hardaway Judkins in Saginaw, Michigan, United States, to Calvin Judkins and Lula Mae Hardaway. Due to being born six weeks premature, Stevie Wonder was born with a condition called retinopathy of prematurity, which made him blind. Stevie Wonder, even with this disability, made his ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Elton John ("That's What Friends Are For" (1986))
68. XXXTentacion
Soundtrack | Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
XXXTentacion was born on January 23, 1998 in Plantation, Florida, USA. He was a music artist and actor, known for Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse (2018), Exit (2019) and We Are Who We Are (2020). He died on June 18, 2018 in Deerfield Beach, Florida, USA.
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Lil Pump ("Arms Around You" (2018)) • Maluma ("Arms Around You" (2018))
69. Ye
Soundtrack | The Great Gatsby
Kanye Omari West (born June 8, 1977) is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur and fashion designer. His musical career has been marked by dramatic changes in styles, incorporating an eclectic range of influences including soul, baroque pop, electro, indie rock, ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Adam Levine ("Heard 'Em Say" (2005)) • Rihanna ("Run This Town" (2009)) • Bon Iver ("Monster" (2010)) • Nicki Minaj ("Monster" (2010)) • Paul McCartney ("Only One" (2015), "All Day" (2015)) • Allan Kingdom ("All Day" (2015)) • Theophilus London ("All Day" (2015)) • Drake ("Blessings" (2015)) • Lil Pump ("I Love It" (2018)) • Kenny G ("Use This Gospel" (2019))
70. YG
Soundtrack | Bright
Keenon Daequan Ray Jackson, popularly known by his stage name YG, is an American hip hop artist. He was born in Compton, California. His 2013's single, "My Nigga" featuring Jeezy and Rich Homie Quan peaked at number 19 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming the highest charting song of his career. ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Big Bank" (2018))
71. Young Thug
Soundtrack | Spiral: From the Book of Saw
Jeffery Lamar Williams (born August 16, 1991), known professionally as Young Thug, is an American rapper, singer, and songwriter. He is considered to be an influential figure of his generation, with his music impacting the modern sound of hip hop and trap music. Known for his eccentric vocal style ...
Special ethnic guest collaborators (1970s—2010s) • Nicki Minaj ("Throw Sum Mo" (2015))
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