
John Legend Says He's "Watching In Horror" as U.S. Disinvests in Helping People & the Need to Step Up | THR Video
THR's Philanthropist of the Year, John Legend, speaks at the red carpet of THR's Social Impact Summit about the importance of..
John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He began his musical career working behind the scenes for other artists, playing piano on Lauryn Hill's "Everything Is Everything", and performing as an uncredited backing vocalist on Jay-Z's "Encore" and Alicia Keys' "You Don't Know My Name". He was the first artist to sign with rapper Kanye West's GOOD Music, through which he released his debut studio album, Get Lifted (2004). The album reached the top ten of the Billboard 200, received double platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and spawned his first hit song, "Ordinary People".
THR's Philanthropist of the Year, John Legend, speaks at the red carpet of THR's Social Impact Summit about the importance of..