John Roger Stephens, known professionally as John Legend, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. He was born on December 28, 1978. John Legend is married to model and television personality Chrissy Teigen. They met in 2006 and were married on September 14, 2013, in Como, Italy.

His music encompasses a wide range of genres, including R&B, pop, hip hop soul, and neo-soul. He initially gained recognition for his behind-the-scenes work with other artists before launching his solo career. John Legend has been associated with several record labels, including GOOD Music, Columbia, and Republic Records.