Born 1978

He was part of Tupac Shakur’s group, Outlawz.

He also worked with gospel legend Kirk Franklin and R&B star Erykah Badu.

Gregory played Brian Tanner, the son on the TV sitcom “ALF.”

Benjamin was an original member of the Robert Glasper Experiment.

Her life was the basis for “The Brooke Ellison Story,” directed by Christopher Reeve.

McKibbin placed third after Kelly Clarkson and runner-up Justin Guarini.

Cordero was nominated for a Tony Award for his performance as Cheech in “Bullets Over Broadway.”

Led the Lakers to five NBA titles.

Ras G was a hip hop musician and producer known for his instrumental, Afrofuturist music.

Lifetime network star and clothing designer Mychael Knight made waves in Atlanta fashion scene.