Singers from Chicago

Ye is an American rapper, songwriter, and record producer. He has been listed among the greatest rappers of all time and referred to as one of the most prominent figures in hip-hop. His music, characterized by frequent stylistic shifts, has been credited with facilitating the emergence of rappers who did not conform to gangster rap conventions. He is also known for his controversial public persona, including his polarizing cultural and political commentary.

Anastacia Lyn Newkirk ( ; born September 17, 1968), known by the mononym Anastacia, is an American singer-songwriter who has released eight albums and sold over 50 million records worldwide, and collecting a total of 227 gold and platinum certifications. Thanks to her distinctive tone she has been described as "the little lady with the big voice." Anastacia defines her musical style as "sprock", meaning a fusion of soul, pop, and rock.

American singer, songwriter, and record producer

Patricia Lee Smith is an American singer, songwriter, poet, painter, author, and photographer. Her 1975 debut album Horses made her an influential member of the New York City–based punk rock movement. Smith has fused rock and poetry in her work. In 1978, her most widely known song, "Because the Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen, reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number five on the UK Singles Chart.

American singer and jazz pianist (1919–1965)

American actress (1940–2023)

American singer, actress, model and spokesperson

American jazz pianist and composer (born 1940)

American singer and songwriter (1931–1964)

American gospel singer (1911–1972)

American keyboardist (1939–2013)

American rapper and singer (1998–2019)

American singer (born 1953)

Amy Marie Madigan is an American actress. Known for her work on stage and screen, her accolades include an Academy Award, an Actor Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a Critics' Choice Award, in addition to a nomination for a Primetime Emmy Award.

American dancer, singer, and actor (1925-2003)

American singer, songwriter, pianist (1924-1963)

American singer-songwriter (1942–1999)

American singer and songwriter

American rapper and record producer (born 1995)

American musician

American musician (born 1984)

American gospel musician (1915–1973)

American musician

American rapper, singer and record producer (born 1993)

American rapper (1994–2020)

American record engineer and musician (1962–2024)

American rapper

American singer

American singer (1947–1979)

American pop singer, songwriter, and actor (1913–2007)

American musician

American actress (born 2000)

American rock musician (1947–2003)

American rhythm and blues singer (1929–1997)

American musician (1935–2018)

American Chicago blues musician

American singer (1933–2006)

American jazz singer (1919–2006)

American actress and singer

Elizabeth Eden Harris (born May 31, 1997), known professionally as Cupcakke (often stylized as cupcakKe; pronounced "cupcake"), is an American rapper and singer-songwriter known for her hypersexualized, brazen, and often comical persona and music.

American blues guitarist (1943-1981)

American musician

American blues harmonica player (1942–1987)

American actress (born 1949)

American rapper

actress, entertainer, singer, writer, and producer (born 1931)

American recording artist (1925–1999)

British actress

American musician

American singer-songwriter and musician (1945-1979)

American singer (born 1954)

American actress (1924–2002)

Jeremy Phillip Felton (born July 17, 1987), known professionally as Jeremih ( ), is an American R&B singer. He embarked on a musical career after meeting record producer Mick Schultz in 2008, and signed a recording contract with Def Jam Recordings the following year.

American singer

American blues guitarist and singer (1915–2011)

American rock musician

American singer

American actor (born 1969)

American singer (1946–2011)

American soul singer and songwriter (1939–2025)