40+ most popular black male singers that you should definitely add to your playlist

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Black male singers are known for their great hits. They have stretched genre boundaries, moving from R&B, soul, and hip-hop to pop, rock, and other genres. These artists have shaped the music industry and significantly impacted popular culture.

Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, and Usher are among the most popular black male singers

Black male singers have left an unforgettable impression on the music business with their great music, powerful voices, and electrifying performances. Here are some of the most accomplished and influential black male vocalists of all time.

Overview of the most popular black male singers

Ranking	Name	Country of birth	Date of birth
1	Michael Jackson	United States	29 August 1958 (deceased)
2	The Weeknd	Canada	16 February 1990
3	Ty Dolla $ign	United States	13 April 1982
4	Miguel	United States	23 October 1985
5	Lucky Daye	United States	25 September 1985
6	Mario	United States	27 August 1986
7	Rotimi	United States	30 November 1988
8	Stevie Wonder	United States	13 May 1950
9	Lionel Richie	United States	20 June 1949
10	Snoop Dogg	United States	20 October 1971
11	Usher	United States	14 October 1978
12	Chris Brown	United States	5 May 1989
13	John Legend	United States	28 December 1978
14	Trey Songz	United States	28 November 1984
15	Bryson Tiller	United States	2 January 1993
16	6lack	United States	24 June 1992
17	Diamond Platnumz	Tanzania	2 October 1989
18	Khaligraph Jones	Kenya	12 June 1990
19	Eric Bellinger	United States	27 March 1984
20	Vigro Deep	South Africa	6 September 2001

40+ most popular black male singers you should listen to

New talented singers keep emerging every day. Here are some of the popular black male singers who are taking the music industry by storm. Note that this list is in no particular order and is subjective because preferences in music differ from one person to another.

1. Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson appears outside the courtroom at the Santa Maria Courthouse during a break in his trial

Full name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Date of birth: 29 August 1958
Date of death: 25 June 2009
Age at death: 50 years
Place of birth: Gary, Indiana, United States

Michael Jackson was a singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the King of Pop, he is regarded as one of the top black male singers of the 80s and 90s and among the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century.

The late singer influenced music artists across many music genres. Michael Jackson popularised street dance moves such as the moonwalk through stage and video performances.

2. The Weeknd

Abel 'The Weeknd' Tesfaye performs at Wembley Stadium in London, England

Full name: Abel Makkonen Tesfaye
Date of birth: 16 February 1990
Age: 34 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Scarborough, Toronto, Canada

The Weeknd is a Canadian singer-songwriter famous for his hit songs I Feel It Coming and Can't Feel My Face. He is the first Canadian artist to earn four diamond-certified singles from the Recording Industry Association of America.

He is best known for his artistic reinventions and use of the falsetto register. The Weeknd began releasing music anonymously in 2009. He is one of the best male black singers of the 2000s.

3. Ty Dolla $ign

Ty Dolla $ign attends the premiere of "White Men Can't Jump" at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California

Full name: Tyrone William Griffin Jr.
Date of birth: 13 April 1982
Age: 42 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Los Angeles, California, United States

Ty Dolla $ign is among the top black male singers in 2024. He has released popular songs, including Paranoid, Or Nah, Saved, Love U Better, and Ego Death. He signed his first record deal in 2007 with Venus Brown and Buddah Brown Entertainment.

He gained initial recognition for his guest appearance on fellow Los Angeles rapper YG's 2010 single. Ty Dolla $ign saw further mainstream recognition for his debut commercial extended play (EP), Beach House EP.

4. Miguel

Miguel performs onstage during a taping of iHeartRadio’s Living Black Block Party in Inglewood, California

Full name: Miguel Jontel Pimentel
Date of birth: 23 October 1985
Age: 39 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: San Pedro, Los Angeles, California, United States

Miguel's breakthrough came with his debut album, All I Want Is You. Sure Thing, the album's second single, rose to prominence in 2023, peaking at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and ultimately becoming his most commercially successful song.

He is among the top black male singers today. Singer Miguel incorporates R&B, funk, hip hop, pop, rock, and electronic styles into his music.

5. Lucky Daye

Lucky Daye performs on the main stage at All Points East Festival at Victoria Park in London, England

Full name: David Debrandon Brown
Date of birth: 25 September 1985
Age: 39 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Lucky Daye was signed to Keep Cool Records and RCA Records, releasing his first single, Roll Some Mo. His third EP, Table for Two, won the 2022 Grammy Award for Best Progressive R&B Album.

The singer went back to immerse himself in classic R&B songs and developed a love for artists including Prince, Rick James, Lauryn Hill, and Stevie Wonder. Lucky Daye relocated to Atlanta to pursue music.

6. Mario

Singer Mario performs at Ladies Love R&B Live with Mario at Domaine in Atlanta, Georgia

Full name: Mario Dewar Barrett
Date of birth: 27 August 1986
Age: 38 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Mario released his first single, Just a Friend, at 14. He has released albums and singles such as Go, D.N.A and Dancing.

Born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland, singer Mario signed a record deal with J Records at 14 and released his self-titled debut studio album to commercial success.

7. Rotimi

Rotimi speaks at SiriusXM's Heart & Soul Channel broadcast live from Essence Festival in New Orleans, Louisiana

Full name: Olurotimi Akinosho
Date of birth: 30 November 1988
Age: 36 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Maplewood, New Jersey, United States

Rotimi has released two digital mixtapes, The Resume and While You Wait. His music career got off after the release of his first EP, Jeep Music, Vol. 1, released in 2017.

In 2019, Rotimi released a single titled Love Riddim, which has garnered attention from both old fans and newly made ones. Today, he is one of the popular black male singers in the world.

8. Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder performs onstage during the 65th Grammy Awards at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Stevland Hardaway Morris
Date of birth: 13 May 1950
Age: 74 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Saginaw, Michigan, United States

Stevie Wonder's songs address social and political issues, reflecting his commitment to making music with a message. Stevie is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with sales of over 100 million.

The musician has influenced many musicians across various genres, including R&B, pop, soul, gospel, funk, and jazz. Stevie Wonder is one of the top black male singers of the 70s and 80s.

9. Lionel Richie

Lionel Richie performs onstage during his "Sing a Song All Night Long" tour at State Farm Arena in Atlanta, Georgia

Full name: Lionel Brockman Richie Jr.
Date of birth: 20 June 1949
Age: 75 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Tuskegee, Alabama, United States

Lionel Richie was a lead singer of the Motown group Commodores. He rose to fame in the 1970s as a songwriter and the co-lead singer of the Motown group Commodores.

His breakthrough came in the 1980s after releasing his first solo album. In 1981, Lionel Richie wrote and produced Endless Love, which he recorded as a duet with Diana Ross. The song remains among the top 20 best-selling singles of all time.

10. Snoop Dogg

Snoop Dogg performs at The O2 Arena in London, England

Full name: Calvin Cordozar Broadus Jr.
Date of birth: 20 October 1971
Age: 53 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Long Beach, California, United States

Snoop Dogg is among the most talented black male pop singers in the world. He began his music journey in 1992 when he was featured on Dr. Dre's solo single Deep Cover.

He has released numerous hit singles such as Drop It Like It's Hot, Beautiful, and Young, Wild & Free. Snoop Dogg has sold over 23 million albums in the United States, and 35 million worldwide.

11. Usher

Usher performs at the Roots Picnic at The Mann in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Full name: Usher Raymond IV
Date of birth: 14 October 1978
Age: 46 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Dallas, Texas, United States

Usher is considered one of the most influential R&B and pop music artists. He has won several awards, including the Grammy, BET, and American Music Awards.

The artist first released his self-titled debut album at 15. Usher rose to fame in the late 1990s following the release of his second album, My Way.

12. Chris Brown

Chris Brown performs during the Lovers & Friends Music Festival at the Las Vegas Festival Grounds in Las Vegas

Full name: Christopher Maurice Brown
Date of birth: 5 May 1989
Age: 35 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Tappahannock, Virginia, United States

Chris Brown has often been referred to by many contemporaries as the King of R&B. He has released some single hits such as Yeah 3x, Look at Me Now and Beautiful People.

The R&B singer and songwriter has also influenced hip hop and pop genres. Chris Brown's singing and dancing skills have often been compared to those of pop icon Michael Jackson.

13. John Legend

John Legend visits SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios in New York City

Full name: John Roger Stephens
Date of birth: 28 December 1978
Age: 45 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Springfield, Ohio, United States

Musician John Legend was first to be signed to Kanye West's GOOD Music, on which he released his first album, Get Lifted, in 2004. The singer has bagged several awards, including Grammy Awards, International Documentary Association, Black Reel Awards, MTV Video Music Awards and many more.

14. Trey Songz

Rapper Trey Songz performs onstage during the 1st annual In My Feelz Festival presented by Umbrella MGMT at Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Tremaine Aldon Neverson
Date of birth: 28 November 1984
Age: 40 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Petersburg, Virginia, United States

Tremaine Aldon Neverson, alias Trey Songz, was signed in 2005 to Atlantic Records after being discovered by Troy Taylor. In 2008, he was nominated for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards. He was discovered by record producer Troy Taylor in 2003, and signed to his label, Songbook Entertainment.

15. Bryson Tiller

Bryson Tiller performs during day two of the Wireless Festival at Finsbury Park in London, England

Full name: Bryson Djuan Tiller
Date of birth: 2 January 1993
Age: 31 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Singer Bryson Tiller is one of the young black male singers in 2024. He gained fame with his debut track Don't in 2015. Tiller described his music as trap and hip-hop-influenced R&B. He gained interest in hip-hop and rap music through Lil Wayne.

16. 6lack

6lack performs at Zilker Park in Austin, Texas, during the ACL Music Festival

Full name: Ricardo Valdez Valentine Jr.
Date of birth: 24 June 1992
Age: 32 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Baltimore, Maryland, United States

6lack is currently signed to Love Renaissance and Interscope Records. He has won an MTV Video Music Award and three Grammy Award nominations. Born in Baltimore, Maryland, and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, 6lack gained recognition following the release of his 2016 single Prblms. Today, he is listed among the top black male singers of the 2010s.

17. Diamond Platnumz

Full name: Naseeb Abdul Juma Issack
Date of birth: 2 October 1989
Age: 35 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Tandale, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania

Diamond Platnumz is a Tanzanian bongo flava recording artist, dancer, philanthropist, and businessman. He became the first African-based artist to reach 900 million views on YouTube. His popular songs include Hallelujah, African Beauty, and Waah.

18. Khaligraph Jones

Full name: Brian Ouko Omollo
Date of birth: 12 June 1990
Age: 34 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Kayole, Nairobi

Brian Ouko Omollo, alias Khaligraph Jones, is among the best black singers today. He is a Kenyan artist known for his unmatchable rapping skills. He gained fame for his hit singles Mazishi and Yego. He received the MTN Uganda Award for East African Rapper of the Year in May 2021.

19. Eric Bellinger

Eric Bellinger attends the Soul Train Awards presented by BET at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

Full name: Eric Aldwin Bellinger Jr.
Date of birth: 27 March 1984
Age: 40 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Norwalk, California, United States

Eric began songwriting in 2010. He has worked with other notable artists, such as Usher. His notable albums include The Rebirth, Cuffing Season, Part 3, and New Light. Eric Bellinger is Meagan Good's brother-in-law.

20. Vigro Deep

Full name: Kamogelo Phetla
Date of birth: 6 September 2001
Age: 23 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Atteridgeville, Pretoria, South Africa

Kamogelo Phetla, alias Vigro Deep, is one of the young black singers from South Africa. He is a DJ and record producer. He has grown popular for his viral productions and counts of tours. His hit tracks include Untold Stories, Africa Rise, Ghost Producer, International, and Piano King.

21. Cassper Nyovest

Cassper Nyovest attends DJ Sumbody's funeral service at Apel Fourways Cross in Ga-Masemola, South Africa

Full name: Refiloe Maele Phoolo
Date of birth: 16 December 1990
Age: 34 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Mahikeng, South Africa

Refiloe Maele Phoolo, professionally known as Cassper Nyovest, is among the internationally famous South African musicians. He is a rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur, record producer, and amateur boxer. He is regarded as one of the most successful artists in the country.

22. Wizkid

Wizkid performs onstage during day 3 of the Essence Festival Of Culture at Caesars Superdome in New Orleans, Louisiana

Full name: Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun
Date of birth: 16 July 1990
Age: 34 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Ojuelegba, Nigeria

Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, alias Wizkid, is a sensational singer and one of the most established Nigerian artists. He began recording music at the age of 11. His studio albums include Superstar, Sounds from the Other Side and More Love, Less Ego.

23. R Kelly

R. Kelly performs onstage during R. Kelly, New Edition and The Jacksons at the BET Experience at Staples Centre in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Robert Sylvester Kelly
Date of birth: 8 January 1967
Age: 57 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Robert Sylvester Kelly, alias R Kelly, is among the most popular black singers, selling over 75 million albums and singles worldwide. Some of his famous songs are I Believe I Can Fly, I'm Your Angel, The Storm Is Over Now and Sign of a Victory.

24. Drake

Drake poses backstage for the Billboard Music Awards with his Decade Award at Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles

Full name: Aubrey Drake Graham
Date of birth: 24 October 1986
Age: 38 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Toronto, Canada

Drake is one of the most influential and renowned performers. Drake's songs top the charts, and he has a considerable fanbase. His notable studio albums include Thank Me Later, Take Care, and Nothing Was the Same. Drake has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists.

25. Akon

Akon at the BET Awards at Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam
Date of birth: 16 April 1973
Nationality: Senegalese-American

Singer Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam is a Senegalese-American singer, songwriter and record producer. He has released several hit albums that combine his R&B-style vocals with hip-hop beats. He has collaborated with many other musicians, including Snoop Dogg, Gwen Stefani, Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson.

26. Ne-Yo

Ne-Yo attends The FanDuel Party at The Kentucky Derby at Old Forester's Paristown Hall in Louisville, Kentucky

Full name: Shaffer Chimere Smith
Date of birth: 8 October 1979
Age: 45 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Camden, Arkansas, United States

Shaffer Chimere Smith, known professionally as Ne-Yo, has received several awards, including three Grammy Awards. His music is generally R&B. The American singer has also ventured into television. He appeared in an episode of The Fresh Beat Band as himself.

27. Pharrell Williams

Full name: Pharrell Lanscilo Williams
Date of birth: 5 April 1973
Age: 51 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Besides his music career, Pharrell Williams is also a fashion designer. He has won 13 Grammy Awards, including three for Producer of the Year, Non-Classical. He first became known as one half of the music production duo, the Neptunes, which he formed with Chad Hugo in 1992.

28. Jacquees

Jacquees attends the Black Music Honors at Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre in Atlanta, Georgia

Full name: Rodriquez Jacquees Broadnax
Date of birth: 15 April 1994
Age: 30 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Decatur, Georgia, United States

Jacquees gained prominence in the music industry for his distinctive R&B and hip-hop-influenced vocal style. His singles include Good Feeling, Fact or Fiction, Land of the Free and Not Jus Anybody. Jacquees' single, You, succeeded on the Billboard Hot 100 and received double platinum certification.

29. YK Osiris

YK Osiris attends the Soul Train Awards at the Orleans Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada

Full name: Osiris Jahkail Williams
Date of birth: 7 September 1998
Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Musician YK Osiris started singing at a young age. He has one studio album, The Golden Child, and several singles, such as Freaky Dancer, Set Me Free, Freaky Dancer, and Run It Up.

30. Steve Lacy

Steve Lacy attends the Time100 Gala at Jazz at Lincoln Center in New York City

Full name: Steve Thomas Lacy-Moya
Date of birth: 23 May 1998
Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Compton, California, United States

Steve is a singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer. Time magazine named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2023. His albums are Apollo XXI and Gemini Rights. Steve Lacy gained recognition as the guitarist of the alternative R&B band The Internet, which he joined in 2015.

31. Lil Nas X

Lil Nas X participates in a culinary demonstration during the BottleRock Napa Valley festival at the Napa Valley Expo in Napa, California

Full name: Montero Lamar Hill
Date of birth: 9 April 1999
Age: 25 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Lithia Springs, Georgia, United States

Lil Nas X is one of the most successful rap artists. He came out publicly as gay on 30 June 2019. Lil Nas X has been awarded by the Songwriters Hall of Fame as the youngest honoree of the Hal David Starlight Award.

32. Khalid

Khalid performs on NBC's "Today" Citi Concert Series at Rockefeller Plaza in New York City

Full name: Khalid Donnel Robinson
Date of birth: 11 February 1998
Age: 26 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Fort Stewart, Georgia, United States

Khalid is signed to Right Hand Music Group and RCA Records. He has popular songs, including Young Dumb & Broke, Talk, Better, and Love Lies. Khalid has received numerous accolades, including six Grammy Award nominations, six Billboard Music Awards, three American Music Awards, and an MTV Video Music Award.

33. Burna Boy

Burna Boy performs at Roskilde Festival in Roskilde, Denmark

Full name: Damini Ebunoluwa Ogulu
Date of birth: 2 July 1991
Age: 33 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Port Harcourt, Nigeria

Burna Boy rose to stardom in 2012 after releasing Like to Party, the lead single from his debut studio album, L.I.F.E. Burna Boy has won various awards with his fusion of dancehall, reggae, Afrobeat, and pop. After becoming the first Nigerian to headline a show at Madison Square Garden, he released his hit sixth album, Love, Damini.

34. Rema

Rema performs at The O2 Arena in London, England

Full name: Divine Ikubor
Date of birth: 1 May 2000
Age: 24 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Benin City, Edo, Nigeria

Rema is among the popular young male black singers who rose to stardom after releasing the song Dumebi. His popular singles include Calm Down, a collabo featuring Selena Gomez, and Only You, with STANY and Offset. Musician Rema has one of Nigeria's most substantial fan bases, known as Ravers.

34. Quincy Jones

Quincy Jones attends Celebrity Fight Night XXV in Phoenix, Arizona

Full name: Quincy Delight Jones Jr.
Date of birth: 14 March 1933
Age: 91 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Chicago, Illinois, United States

Quincy Jones is a record producer, songwriter, composer, arranger, and film and television producer. His career spans over seven decades, with 28 Grammy Awards, winning out of 80 nominations, and a Grammy Legend Award in 1992. Quincy Jones is among the best black male singers of all time.

35. Prince

Prince speaks onstage at the 42nd NAACP Image Awards at The Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles

Full name: Prince Rogers Nelson
Date of birth: 7 June 1958
Date of death: 21 April 2016
Age at death: 57 years
Place of birth: Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Prince Rogers Nelson was a singer, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and actor. He was known for his flamboyant persona and his wide vocal range. Prince is regarded as one of history's greatest musicians.

36. Jay-Z

Jay-Z attends the Los Angeles premiere of Sony Pictures' "The Book Of Clarence" at Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Shawn Corey Carter
Date of birth: 4 December 1969
Age: 55 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Brooklyn, New York, United States

Shawn Corey Carter, alias Jay-Z, is a rapper and entrepreneur. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rapper Jay-Z began his musical career in the late 1980s; he co-founded the record label Roc-A-Fella Records in 1994.

37. Kendrick Lamar

A Line Of Beauty" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Full name: Kendrick Lamar Duckworth
Date of birth: 17 June 1987
Age: 37 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Compton, California, United States

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth is a rapper and songwriter. He is regarded as one of the most influential hip hop artists of his generation, and one of the greatest rappers of all time. Kendrick Lamar is known for his technical artistry and complex songwriting.

38. Billy Ocean

Scotland at Scone Palace in Perth, Scotland

Full name: Leslie Sebastian Charles
Date of birth: 21 January 1950
Age: 74 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Fyzabad, Trinidad and Tobago

Leslie Sebastian Charles, alias Billy Ocean, is a Trinidadian-born British singer and songwriter. Between 1976 and 1988, he had a series of hit songs in the UK and internationally. He achieved breakthrough success with the 1976 single Love Really Hurts Without You.

39. Luther Vandross

Singer Luther Vandross poses for a portrait in 1995 in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Luther Ronzoni Vandross Jr.
Date of birth: 20 April 1951
Date of death: 1 July 2005
Age at death: 54 years
Place of birth: New York, New York, United States

Luther Vandross was a soul and R&B singer, songwriter, and record producer. He achieved eleven consecutive RIAA-certified platinum albums and sold over 40 million records worldwide. The late Luther Vandross ranks among the 200 greatest singers of all time by Rolling Stone.

40. Babyface

Babyface poses in the press room at the Annual GRAMMY Awards held at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, California

Full name: Kenneth Brian Edmonds
Date of birth: 10 April 1959
Age: 65 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Kenneth Brian Edmonds, alias Babyface, is a singer, songwriter, and record producer. He has written and produced over 26 number-one R&B hits and won 13 Grammy Awards.

41. Ye

Rapper Kanye West performs onstage during the "Vultures 1" playback concert during Rolling Loud at Hollywood Park Grounds in Inglewood

Full name: Kanye Omari West
Date of birth: 8 June 1977
Age: 47 years (as of 2024)
Place of birth: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Ye is an American rapper, record producer, singer, songwriter, and fashion designer. He is one of the most prominent figures in hip hop. Kanye West is also one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 160 million records sold. He has won 24 Grammy Awards.

Who is the best black male singer?

There are many great black male singers drawn from various music genres. Some of the top ones globally are Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Luther Vandross, Usher, Drake, and Babyface.

Who is the best male R&B singer today?

Usher, Chris Brown, and Lionel Richie are among the best male R&B singers today.

Who is a famous black singer?

There are numerous famous black singers in the world. Check out the list above to find out who they are.

Who is the black male singer in the UK?

Billy Ocean is the UK's most commercially successful Black artist, selling over 30 million records worldwide.

Who is the best black male singer of all time?

There are many great Black male singers of all time, including Prince, Stevie Wonder, and Luther Vandross.

These popular black male singers have gained immense fame due to their music. They have won various awards. While some are still newbies in the industry, others enjoy decades of success in the scene.

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