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Birthday:December 28, 1978
Birthplace:Springfield,
OH
About:R&B singer and pianist who scored his first
big hit with the 2005 single "Ordinary People." He has collaborated with
many different artists, such as Jay-Z and Kanye West.
Before Fame:He graduated as the salutatorian of North High School and was
accepted into several Ivy League schools. He was the president and music
director for Counterparts, an a capella group at the University of Pennsylvania.
Trivia:He has won 10 Grammy Awards. His song "Glory" with rapper Common received an Academy Award for Best Original Song after being featured in the film Selma.
Family Life:He married model Chrissy Teigen in 2013. In April of 2016, they welcomed a daughter named Luna. They announced in November 2017 that they were expecting their second child.
Associated With:He sang backing vocals on the song "You Don't Know My Name" by Alicia Keys.
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