African Americans From Missouri

Famous black celebrities from Missouri, include Jayson Tatum, Chuck Berry, Ryan Michelle Bathe.
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Jayson Tatum
(American Professional Basketball Player)
Jayson Tatum
50
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 3, 1998
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

American basketball player Jayson Tatum was one of the best players in his school basketball team and played for the Duke University’s team, Duke Blue Devils, before being drafted by Boston Celtics of the NBA in 2017. Jayson Tatum is fast becoming one of Celtic’s most impactful player and also has the potential to become an NBA superstar.

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Chuck Berry
(One of the Most Influential “Rock 'n' Roll” Performers in Music History)
Chuck Berry
35
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: October 18, 1926
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: March 18, 2017

Chuck Berry was an American singer-songwriter. Referred to as the Father of Rock and Roll, Berry is credited with pioneering rock and roll music. He is also credited with influencing the attitude with which the rock music lifestyle is usually associated. Also revered for his guitaring skills, Berry is often included in lists like the Greatest Artists of All Time.

 3 
Akon
(Solo R&B and Hip-Hop Artist to Hold Both No.1 & No.2 Position at Billboard Hot 100 Simultaneously Twice)
Akon
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Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: April 16, 1973
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States

Akon is one of the most successful R&B, hip hop and rap singers in the world. His albums Trouble, Konvicted, Freedom, El Negreeto and Akonda have many chartbusters songs. He has also founded record labels Akonik Label Group, KonLive Distribution and Konvict Mizik. He courted controversy in 2007 for an onstage act involving simulated sex with a 15-year-old girl.

 4 
Redd Foxx
(Comedian)
Redd Foxx
18
Birthdate: December 9, 1922
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: October 11, 1991
Height: 5'8" (173 cm)
 5 
Tech N9ne
(Rapper)
Tech N9ne
22
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: November 8, 1971
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Rapper Aaron Dontez Yates, better known as Tech N9ne, formed the record label Strange Music with Travis O'Guin. His stage name was inspired by a TEC-9 semi-automatic handgun gifted to him by rapper Black Walt. His music has been featured in video games, TV shows, and films.
 6 
Tyron Woodley
(American Professional Mixed Martial Artist)
Tyron Woodley
44
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: April 7, 1982
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Ferguson, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 7 
Cedric the Entertainer
(Actor)
Cedric the Entertainer
15
Birthdate: April 24, 1964
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Jefferson City, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'6" (168 cm)
 8 
Dorothy Vaughan
(American Mathematician, Human Computer and the First African-American to Receive Promotion as Supervisor in NASA)
Dorothy Vaughan
11
Listed In: Scientists
Birthdate: September 20, 1910
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: November 10, 2008

American mathematician Dorothy Vaughan was also known as a "human computer." Initially a math teacher, she became the first African-American supervisor of NACA, later part of NASA, at a time when racial segregation was rampant in the U.S. Her contribution to the early American space programs is invaluable.

 9 
Eddie Griffin
(Actor)
Eddie Griffin
8
Birthdate: July 15, 1968
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'7" (170 cm)
 10 
Bradley Beal
(Basketball player)
Bradley Beal
17
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 28, 1993
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 11 
Ashleigh Murray
13
Birthdate: January 18, 1988
Sun Sign: Capricorn
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'4" (163 cm)
 12 
Fred Berry
(Actor)
Fred Berry
11
Birthdate: March 19, 1951
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: October 21, 2003
Height: 5'5" (165 cm)
 13 
Comethazine
(Rapper)
Comethazine
19
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: July 6, 1998
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 14 
Lavell Crawford
(Comedian)
Lavell Crawford
6
Birthdate: November 11, 1968
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
 15 
Michael Spinks
( The First Reigning Light Heavyweight World Champion to Win the Heavyweight Title)
Michael Spinks
10
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 13, 1956
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
 16 
Moses Gunn
(Actor)
Moses Gunn
5
Birthdate: October 2, 1929
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: December 16, 1993
 17 
Jeremy Maclin
(American football player)
Jeremy Maclin
7
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: May 11, 1988
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kirkwood, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 18 
Otto Porter Jr.
(Basketball player)
Otto Porter Jr.
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 3, 1993
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 19 
Jo Jo White
(Basketball Player)
Jo Jo White
5
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 16, 1946
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: January 16, 2018
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 20 
Billy Sims
(American football player)
Billy Sims
4
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 18, 1955
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 21 
Elston Howard
(Baseball player)
Elston Howard
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 23, 1929
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: December 14, 1980
 22 
Caleb Love
(Basketball Player)
Caleb Love
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 27, 2001
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 23 
Coleman Hawkins
(American Saxophonist and Jazz Musician)
Coleman Hawkins
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 21, 1904
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Died: May 19, 1969
 24 
Luh Kel
(American Singer and Rapper)
Luh Kel
11
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 20, 2002
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
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Big Joe Turner
(Singer)
Big Joe Turner
2
Listed In: Singers
Birthdate: May 18, 1911
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: November 24, 1985
 26 
Brandon Rush
(Basketball player)
Brandon Rush
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 7, 1985
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'6" (198 cm)
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Melvin Tolson
(Poet)
Melvin Tolson
2
Listed In: Writers
Birthdate: February 6, 1898
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Moberly, Missouri, United States
Died: August 29, 1966
 28 
Ryan Howard
(Baseball player)
Ryan Howard
8
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 19, 1979
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 29 
Anthony Tolliver
(Basketball player)
Anthony Tolliver
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 1, 1985
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Springfield, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
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Nicholas Gioacchini
(Forward)
Nicholas Gioacchini
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 25, 2000
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 31 
Donn Clendenon
(Baseball player, Basketball player)
Donn Clendenon
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: July 15, 1935
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Neosho, Missouri, United States
Died: September 17, 2005
 32 
Ben McLemore
(Basketball player)
Ben McLemore
6
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 11, 1993
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'5" (196 cm)
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Roy Wilkins
(Civil rights activist who was the leader of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People 1964 to 1977)
Roy Wilkins
5
Birthdate: August 30, 1901
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: September 8, 1981
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Christian Kirksey
(American football player)
Christian Kirksey
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 31, 1992
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'2" (188 cm)
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J'den Cox
(Wrestler)
J'den Cox
3
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: March 3, 1995
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Columbia, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
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Shaquille Harrison
(Basketball player)
Shaquille Harrison
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: October 6, 1993
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 37 
Khalil Davis
(American Football Player)
Khalil Davis
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: August 22, 1996
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Blue Springs, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Tershawn Wharton
(American football player)
Tershawn Wharton
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: June 25, 1998
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
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Chingy
(Rapper, Musician, Actor, Singer, Television actor, Businessperson)
Chingy
8
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: March 9, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis
Height: 6'0" (183 cm)
 40 
Oliver Nelson
(Saxophonist, Clarinetist)
Oliver Nelson
2
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: June 4, 1932
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: October 28, 1975
 41 
Tyler Cook
(Basketball Player)
Tyler Cook
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 23, 1997
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'8" (203 cm)
 42 
Cory Spinks
(Boxer)
Cory Spinks
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 20, 1978
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 5'10" (178 cm)
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Ronnie Perkins
(American football player)
Ronnie Perkins
1
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: September 29, 1999
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'3" (190 cm)
 44 
Walter Page
(Former Jazz multi-instrumentalist best known for his groundbreaking work as a double bass player with Walter Page's Blue Devils and the Count Basie Orchestra)
Walter Page
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: February 9, 1900
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Gallatin, Missouri, United States
Died: December 20, 1957
 45 
Anthony Peeler
(Basketball player, Basketball coach)
Anthony Peeler
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: November 25, 1969
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'4" (193 cm)
 46 
Joseph Yoakum
(Artist)
Joseph Yoakum
2
Birthdate: February 22, 1890
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Ash Grove, Missouri, United States
Died: December 25, 1972
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Clark Terry
(Composer, Trumpeter)
Clark Terry
4
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: December 14, 1920
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died: February 21, 2015
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
 48 
Florynce Kennedy
(Former activist for feminism and civil rights)
Florynce Kennedy
5
Listed In: Lawyers & Judges
Birthdate: February 11, 1916
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: December 21, 2000
 49 
Danielle Adams
(Basketball Player)
Danielle Adams
2
Listed In: Sportspersons
Birthdate: February 19, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Height: 6'1" (185 cm)
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Bennie Moten
(Jazz pianist)
Bennie Moten
1
Listed In: Musicians
Birthdate: November 13, 1894
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Died: April 2, 1935