John Legend

Legend has released eleven albums throughout his career: Get Lifted (2004), Once Again (2006), Evolver (2008), Wake Up! (with The Roots) (2010), Love in the Future (2013), Darkness and Light (2016), A Legendary Christmas (2018), Bigger Love (2020), LEGEND (2022), LEGEND (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and My Favorite Dream (2024).

Widely recognized for his exceptional live performances, Legend’s influence extends to the screen as well. His television credits include NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, for which he received an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and won an Emmy as a producer, as well as multiple seasons as a coach on NBC’s The Voice.

Beyond music, Legend is a visionary producer and storyteller. Alongside partners Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius, he co-founded Get Lifted Film Co., which has created a wide range of acclaimed projects across major networks and streaming platforms. Recent highlights include the Emmy®-winning HBO documentary 1000% ME: GROWING UP MIXED, Paramount+’s LOUDMOUTH, and Netflix’s hit series RHYTHM & FLOW. Upcoming projects include NBC/Peacock’s BEFORE I LET GO, inspired by Kennedy Ryan’s best-selling novel; The War & Treaty, based on the lives of Black country music stars Michael and Tanya Trotter; and the Broadway musical Soul Train and off-Broadway play Duke & Roya. Get Lifted’s storytelling expertise also extends to publishing through Get Lifted Books, which champions diverse voices with recent releases including Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s memoir, Wild Life, and basketball legend Candace Parker’s book, The Can-Do Mindset.

Expanding his entrepreneurial footprint, Legend launched his self-care brand, Loved01, in 2023, to bring consumers gentle but powerful skincare formulas at affordable prices. In 2024, he and his wife, Chrissy Teigen, introduced Kismet, a dog lifestyle brand offering premium food and accessories for modern dog families, which is available online and at Chewy.com.

As an advocate for social justice, Legend founded FREEAMERICA in 2015 to transform the conversation around criminal justice policies and combat mass incarceration. He also serves on the boards of Harlem Village Academies and Management Leadership for Tomorrow, as well as advisory boards for The Quattrone Center for the Fair Administration of Justice and Teach for All. In July, Legend was named Philanthropist of the Year at THE HOLLYWOOD REPORTER’s Annual Social Impact Summit in recognition of his ongoing commitment to social change.

John Legend’s career is a testament to his unwavering commitment to excellence, creativity, and justice. Whether through his music, storytelling, activism, or entrepreneurship, Legend continues to inspire and leave an indelible mark on the world.