John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum musician who has garnered 13 Grammy Awards, an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Tony Award and three Emmy Awards, among others.

Legend is one of only nineteen people in the prestigious EGOT club. Legend has released ten celebrated albums over the course of his career, including 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 Deluxe(2019), Bigger Love (2020), LEGEND (2022), LEGEND (Solo Piano Version) (2023) and most recently, My Favorite Dream (2024). On November 22, Legend released the 20th anniversary digital deluxe version of his Grammy-winning debut album, Get Lifted, featuring artists including Tems, Simi, Killer Mike, and Lil Wayne. 

Legend’s influence extends to live performance, including his recent An Evening with John Legend: A Night of Songs and Stories tour in 2024. On screen, he delivered a stunning performance as Jesus in NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert (2018), earning an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor and winning an Emmy as a producer for Outstanding Variety Special (Live). Legend joined THE VOICE as a coach for Season 16 (2019) and has returned for a number of seasons, coming back for Season 27 (2025), premiering February 3.

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-bound musical Soul Train. Get Lifted’s storytelling expertise also extends to books through their publishing arm, Get Lifted Books, which amplifies diverse voices, most recently with Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant’s memoir, Wild Life, and 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 2014 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.

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.