John Legend, born John Roger Stephens on December 28, 1978, is a highly acclaimed American singer, songwriter, and producer. He is known for his soulful voice and poignant lyrics, and has made significant contributions to the music industry. He has won several prestigious awards, including multiple Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Tony Award, and an Emmy Award, making him one of the few artists to have achieved the distinguished EGOT status.
Legend was born and raised in Springfield, Ohio, to parents Phyllis Elaine and Ronald Lamar Stephens. His mother was a seamstress and his father was a factory worker and National Guardsman. Legend displayed musical talent from a young age, and started playing the piano at age four. He sang in his church choir and was homeschooled by his mother for part of his education.
His professional music career began to take off after he met Kanye West, who signed him to his record label, GOOD Music. His debut album, “Get Lifted”, released in 2004, was a commercial success and won him his first Grammy Award. His other popular songs include “All of Me”, “Ordinary People”, and “Green Light”.
John Legend has been in a long-term relationship with Chrissy Teigen, a model, author, and television personality. They first met on the set of his music video for “Stereo” in 2007. After four years of dating, Legend proposed to Teigen during a vacation in the Maldives in December 2011. The couple got married on September 14, 2013, in Como, Italy. They have four children together: Luna Simone Stephens, Miles Theodore Stephens, Esti Stephens, and Wren Alexander Stephens.
Throughout his career, Legend has been open about his political views and has used his platform to advocate for social and political change. He has been involved in campaigns to reform the criminal justice system and to increase access to quality education.