Black Celebs with April Birthdays

April showers bring more than just May flowers—they usher in a wave of some notable Black Aries and Tauruses celebrating their birthday! From soulful crooners to comedic geniuses, these April-born icons have left undeniable marks on culture, music, sports, and entertainment. Let’s light the candles and honor these trailblazers who continue to inspire and entertain us all.

1. Marvin Gaye — April 2

2. Eddie Murphy — April 3

3. Aries Spears — April 3

4. Jill Scott — April 4

5. Kelly Price — April 4

6. Pharrell Williams — April 5

7. Sterling K. Brown — April 5

8. Greg Mathis — April 5

9. Keshia Knight Pulliam — April 9

10. Jazmine Sullivan — April 9

11. Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds — April 10

12. Q Tip — April 10

13. Al Green — April 13

14. Chance The Rapper — April 16

15. Martin Lawrence — April 16

16. Akon — April 16

17. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar — April 16

18. Kimberly Elise — April 17

19. Shemar Moore — April 20

20. Killer Mike — April 20

21. Terrence J — April 21

22. Gugu Mbatha-Raw — April 21

23. Sherri Shepard — April 22

24. Tim Duncan — April 25

25. Ella Fitzgerald — April 25

26. Master P — April 29