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The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns

'Tis the season to celebrate the stars that fall under this Zodiac.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
By Okla Jones · Updated December 27, 2022

As 2021 comes to a close, it also marks the start of Capricorn season, which is the 10th and final earth sign of the zodiac. Lasting from December 22 to January 19, Capricorns possess many positive traits, including ambition and loyalty, and their stubbornness can sometimes serve as a great attribute in the business world.

The strong personalities of Capricorns have allowed many of them to excel in the realms of sports and entertainment. Muhammad Ali, Aaliyah, Lebron James and Denzel Washington—just to name a few, have reached the heights of their respective fields, and can all be considered high achievers, a specific characteristic of Capricorns.

In celebration of their astrological season, here is a list of some famous Black Capricorns below.

01
Sade
Sade has a birthday on January 16.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
02
Michelle Obama
The former First Lady of the United States Michelle Obama has a birthday that falls on January 17.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
03
Aaliyah
The late Aaliyah Haughton’s birthday is January 16.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
04
Denzel Washington
King Kong ain’t got nothing on this Capricorn! Actor and director Denzel Washington was born on the 28th of December.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
05
Muhammad Ali
The iconic philanthropist, activist and world champion boxer was born on January 17.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
06
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.—winner of the 1964 Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent resistance to racial prejudice—was born on January 15.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
07
LeBron James
The NBA Star Lebron James has a birthday on December 30.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
08
Jean-Michel Basquiat
The late neo-expressionist painter was born on December 22, 1960.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
09
Cynthia Erivo
Erivo—star of Harriet and The Outsider—was born on January 8.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
10
Blue Ivy Carter
The eldest daughter of Beyoncé and Jay Z celebrates her born day on January 7.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
11
John Legend
Singer, songwriter, and producer John Legend has a birthday on December 28.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
12
LL Cool J
Born James Todd Smith, the rapper LL Cool J was born on January 14.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
13
Laila Ali
Former boxer and daughter of Muhammad Ali was born on December 30.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
14
Shonda Rhimes
Television Producer Shonda Rhimes has a birthday on January 13.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
15
James Earl Jones
The legendary James Earl Jones was born on January 17.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
16
Tiger Woods
Woods has a birthday on December 30.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
17
Bryson Tiller
The TrapSoul singer has a birthday on January 2.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
18
Mekhi Phifer
The actor Mekhi Phifer was born on December 29.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
19
Cuba Gooding, Jr.
The Academy Award-winning actor Cuba Gooding, Jr. was born on January 2.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
20
John Singleton
The late John Singleton—director of Boyz N The Hood and Baby Boy—was born on January 6.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
21
Gail King
CBS talk show host — and Oprah’s bestie — Gail King turns another year older on December 28.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
22
Tyrese
December 30 is the date that marks Tyrese’s entry to the world.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
23
Madam C.J. Walker
The first female self-made millionaire was born on December 23.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
24
Lee Daniels
Director Lee Daniels celebrates his birthday on Christmas Eve.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
25
Mary J Blige
The “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” was born on January 11.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
26
Regina King
Actress and director extraordinaire Regina King’s birthday is January 15.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
27
Lewis Hamilton
British race car driver Lewis Hamilton was born on January 7.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
28
Gabby Douglas
Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas celebrates her birthday on New Year’s Eve.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
29
Latto
Rapper Latto was born on December 22.
The Goats: 29 Famous Black Capricorns
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