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29 Famous Black Geminis

From Lauryn Hill to Lenny Kravitz, these celebrities celebrate birthdays between May 21 and June 21.
29 Famous Black Geminis
By Sydney Scott · Updated May 24, 2022

We are in the throes of Gemini season, a time for all your dual-natured faves to thrive and be the center of attention. No doubt, those who fall under the air sign whose dates are May 21 to June 21 will be doing the most, including some of your favorite celebs. 

From Kanye West and Kendrick Lamar to Azealia Banks and Gladys Knight, here are 29 celebrities who fall under the star sign.

*This article was originally published May 25, 2017

01
Allen Iverson

Th Hall of Famer and two-time NBA All-Star Game MVP celebrates his birthday June 7.

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02
Kanye West

The controversial musician celebrates his birthday June 8.

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03
North West

And ‘Ye’s little Gemini queen celebrates her birthday June 15.

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04
Patti Labelle

The iconic singer and banana pudding queen celebrates her b-day May 24.

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05
Fetty Wap

The rapper probably has party plans for June 7.

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06
Tupac

The late rapper was born June 16, 1971.

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07
Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson was born June 7, 1958. We will forever miss the musical genius.

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08
Ice Cube

The rapper and actor celebrates his birthday June 15.

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09
Faith Evans

The singer, author, and actress probably has some fun things planned for June 10.

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10
André 3000

Rapper, actor, producer, and fashion icon André 3000 was born May 27, 1975.

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Gladys Knight

The Grammy-winning Empress of Soul celebrates her birthday May 28.

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12
Carmelo Anthony

The NBA player was born May 29.

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13
Naomi Campbell

The iconic model was born May 22, 1970. 

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14
Lauryn Hill

The singer celebrates her birthday May 26.

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15
Lisa Lopes

Gone, but never forgotten. Left Eye was born May 27.

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16
Lenny Kravitz

The musician and actor was born May 26, 1964.

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17
Lionel Richie

Richie celebrates his birthday June 20.

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18
Octavia Spencer

The Academy Award-winner was born May 25.

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Pam Grier

Grier’s birthday is May 26.

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20
Venus Williams

The tennis superstar will be celebrating her b-day on June 17.

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21
Remy Ma

The rapper was born May 30.

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22
Maxwell

The R&B crooner’s birthday is May 23.

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23
Normani

The singer and former Fifth Harmony member was born May 31.

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24
Wayne Brady

Brady celebrates his birthday on June 2.

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25
Kendrick Lamar

The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper was born June 17, 1987.

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26
Zoe Saldana

The actress was born June 19, 1978.

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27
Rasheeda

The reality TV star was born May 25.

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28
Azealia Banks

Another controversial Gemini, Banks was born May 31.

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Morgan Freeman

Freeman was born June 1, 1937.

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