John Legend: Biography of the Multifaceted Musician
American singer, songwriter, pianist, and actor renowned for his soulful R&B music and social activism.
Born in Springfield, Ohio, Legend graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. His breakthrough came with the 2004 debut album 'Get Lifted,' winning a Grammy for Best R&B Album. He achieved EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), co-founded the education-focused Show Me Campaign, and serves as a coach on 'The Voice.' Married to model Chrissy Teigen since 2013, they have two children.
- Legend is one of only 19 people to achieve EGOT status (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony), completing it in 2018 after winning an Emmy for 'Jesus Christ Superstar Live.'
- He faced controversy in 2021 when allegations of inappropriate behavior surfaced against his production team; Legend publicly addressed the issue, pledging accountability.
- Legend and his wife Chrissy Teigen experienced profound grief after a pregnancy loss in 2020, which they openly discussed to support others.
- His activism includes co-founding FREEAMERICA to reform the criminal justice system and advocating for voting rights through his 'Good Trouble' campaign.