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Michael Jackson
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is widely regarded as one of the most culturally significant figures of the 20th century. Over a four-decade career, his musical achievements broke American racial barriers and made him a dominant figure worldwide. Through his songs, concerts, and fashion, he proliferated visual performance for artists in popular music, popularizing street dance moves such as the moonwalk, the robot, and the anti-gravity lean. Jackson is often deemed the greatest entertainer of all time.
Corbin Bleu
American actor (born 1989)
Tupac Shakur
Tupac Amaru Shakur was an American rapper and actor. He was one of the most influential musical artists of the 20th century, and a prominent political activist for Black America. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide. Some of Shakur's music addressed social injustice, political issues, and the marginalization of African Americans, but he was also synonymous with gangsta rap and violent lyrics.
Prince (musician)
Prince Rogers Nelson, known mononymously as Prince, was an American singer, songwriter, musician, dancer, actor, and filmmaker. Often being credited as one of the greatest musicians of his generation, he pioneered the Minneapolis sound and was influential in the evolution of various other genres.
James Brown
American musician (1933–2006)
Usher
American R&B singer (born 1978)
Chris Brown
American singer and rapper (born 1989)
Jaden Smith
American rapper and actor (born 1998)
Ne-Yo
Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1979), known professionally as Ne-Yo ( ), is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Regarded as a preeminent figure in 2000s R&B music, he is the recipient of numerous accolades, including three Grammy Awards. He gained recognition for his songwriting abilities following the success of his first major credit, Mario's 2004 single "Let Me Love You". Its release prompted a meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's then-president Jay-Z, resulting in a contract in which he released four studio albums, each of which spawned hit songs.
Gregory Hines
American actor and dancer (1946–2003)
Sammy Davis Jr.
American entertainer (1925–1990)
Bobby Brown
American R&B singer (born 1969)
MC Hammer
American rapper
Marlon Jackson
Marlon David Jackson is an American singer and dancer best known as a member of the Jackson 5. He is the sixth child of the Jackson family. Marlon now runs Study Peace Foundation to promote peace and unity worldwide.
Omarion
Omari Ishmael Grandberry (born November 12, 1984), better known by his stage name Omarion, is an American R&B and pop singer, songwriter, dancer, and actor. He rose to prominence as lead vocalist of the boy band B2K, which was formed in 1998 and managed by record executive Chris Stokes. The group achieved success in the early 2000s with their singles "Gots ta Be", "Uh Huh", "Girlfriend", and the Billboard Hot 100-number one hit "Bump, Bump, Bump" (featuring P. Diddy).
Bill Robinson
American dancer and actor (1877/1878–1949)
Jaafar Jackson
Jaafar Jeremiah Jackson is an American singer, actor, and dancer. A member of the Jackson family, he portrayed his paternal uncle Michael Jackson in his film debut in the biographical film Michael (2026). He released his debut single, "Got Me Singing", in 2019.
Frankie Manning
American dancer and choreographer (1914–2009)
Jacob Artist
American actor
Tahj Mowry
American actor and singer
Sisqó
Mark Althavan Andrews (born November 9, 1978), known professionally as Sisqó (stylized as SisQó), is an American R&B singer. Following his tenure as lead performer of the R&B group Dru Hill, he quickly reached success as a solo act with the release of his debut studio album Unleash the Dragon (1999), which peaked at number two on the Billboard 200. It spawned the singles "Incomplete" and "Thong Song", which peaked at numbers one and three on the Billboard Hot 100, respectively.
Columbus Short
American choreographer
Ben Vereen
American actor, dancer, and singer
Eddie "Rochester" Anderson
American comedian and actor (1905–1977)
Nipsey Russell
American entertainer (1918–2005)
Gene Anthony Ray
actor, dancer, choreographer (1962-2003)
Nicholas Brothers
American tap dancing duo
Victor Willis
American singer
Joe Tex
American singer-songwriter
Walter Emanuel Jones
American actor
Trevor Jackson
American actor and singer
Albert Popwell
American actor (1926-1999)
Stephen "tWitch" Boss
American actor
Willi Ninja
American dancer (1961-2006)
Fayard Nicholas
Choreographer, dancer, actor (1914–2006)
Charles Coles
American tap dancer (1911-1992)
André De Shields
American entertainer
Flex Alexander
American actor, dancer and comedian
Hinton Battle
African-American actor, dancer, and choreographer
Savion Glover
American actor, tap dancer and choreographer
Maurice Hines
American singer, actor and director
Master Juba
American dancer (c1825–c1852/3)
Donald Jones
American-Dutch actor (1932–2004)
Nick Cave
African-American fabric sculptor, dancer, and performance artist (born 1959)
Travis Payne
American dancer
Raz-B
'''De'Mario Monte Thornton (born June 13, 1985), known as Raz-B''', is an American singer, rapper and actor, He is a founding member of R&B boy band B2K.
Lester Wilson
American dancer and choreographer; recording artist (1942-1993)
J-Boog
Jarell Damonté Houston Sr. (born August 11, 1985), known as J-Boog, is an American R&B singer, rapper, producer and actor. He is a member of R&B group B2K. The group achieved success in the early 2000s with singles like "Bump, Bump, Bump", "Uh Huh", and "Girlfriend", which all reached success on the Billboard Hot 100.
Jeffrey Daniel
American singer and choreographer
Sammy Davis, Sr.
American dancer
Harold Nicholas
American dancer (1921-2000)
Ayo & Teo
Americer singer and dancers
Bill T. Jones
American artist and dancer
Archie Savage
American actor, dancer, and choreographer (1914-2003)
Titus Odell Makin Jr.
American actor
Pigmeat Markham
Comedian, actor, singer, dancer (1904-1981)
Jimmy Slyde
American tap dancer (1927–2008)
Jermaine Williams
American actor
John W. Bubbles
American dancer, musician, and actor (1902–1986)
Sahara Davenport
American drag queen and reality television personality (1984-2012)