Cancer season runs from June 21st to July 22nd. In the honor of this, here are 12 Black Cancer celebrities you should know. Tell us who your favorite is!
Many find Cancers to be over emotional, but frankly, their emotions are part of their strength. They are very empathetic and caring individuals with great emotional intelligence. If you have a Cancer in your life, cherish them, and definitely wish them a happy birthday!
Donald Faison
June 22nd, 1974
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Donald Faison is best known for his acting roles including Dr. Chris Turk on the show “Scrubs” (2001-2010) and Murray in Clueless (1995). He has won multiple awards for his work including two BET Comedy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for “Scrubs.” He was nominated for a few more including multiple Teen Choice Awards and an OFTA Television Award.
Randy Jackson
June 23rd, 1956
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Having taken part in many groups including The Journey, and the breakfast club, Randy Jackson has done a lot in the entertainment industry. With The Journey, he was part of songs including “Don’t Stop Believing” (1981) and “Separate Ways” (1983). He has also been a judge on ‘American Idol’ since 2002. His specialty is the bass which led him to work with well-known artists like Madonna, and for a time he was Mariah Carey’s musical director.
Solange Knowles
June 24th, 1986
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A Grammy-winning artist and of course the sister of Beyoncé, Solange Knowles has done a lot in the entertainment industry. She is a songwriter, actress, model, and more. Some music she is known for is “Cranes in the Sky” (2016), “Don’t Touch My Hair” (2016), and “Almeda” (2019). She took parts in movies such as Bring It On: All or Nothing (2006) and Johnson Family Vacation (2004).
Jimmie Walker
June 25th, 1947
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Best known for the role James Evan Jr. on the show “Good Times” (1974-1979), Jimmie Walker has continuously made a name for himself in comedy. Some other movies and shows that he’s played in include Let’s Do It Again (1975), Going Bananas (1987), and “Bustin’ Loose” (1987-1988). He also has live stand-up shows throughout the country, year round..
Mike Tyson
June 30th, 1966
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In his prime, Mike Tyson was a monster in the ring. He was nicknamed “Iron Mike” and “Kid Dynamite” for a reason. Some of his most well-known fights include his matches with Larry Holmes, Frank Bruno, Michael Spinks, and more. On November 15th, 2024, Tyson had a match with famous YouTuber Jake Paul. Despite losing the match, it was something that had everyone tuning in.
Fantasia Barrino
June 30th, 1984
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The singer and actress won season three of “American Idol” in 2004, which kickstarted her rise to fame. Following the win, she went on to release “Lose to Win” (2013), “Believer” (2019), and “Without Me” (2013). She also acted in the remake of The Color Purple in 2023 where she played the character Celie.
Missy Elliot
July 1st, 1971
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Missy Elliot has had many bangers over the years. Her song “Get Ur Freak On” won her a Grammy Award in 2002, and ranked on multiple Billboard charts. She also sang the song at the Super Bowl Halftime Show in 2015 as part of the Katy Perry show. Other songs that she is known for include “Work It” (2002) and “Pass That Dutch” (2003), the former earning her multiple awards including Best Rap Song of 2004.
Chloe Bailey
July 1st, 1998
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She started off in a duo with her sister, but was able to use that to make a name for herself. After the duo, Chloe x Halle was recognized by Beyoncé through YouTube song covers, they were signed to her label and gained a lot of recognition. Some songs Chloe has released since then include “Do It” (2020) and “Have Mercy” (2021). She also acted in Praise This (2023) and in “Swarm” (2023), and won multiple awards for her music and acting.
Kevin Hart
July 6th, 1979
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Almost everyone knows who this comedy genius is. Kevin Hart has played in multiple movies including the Jumanji movies in 2017 and 2019. He is also on “Wild’n Out” (2005-present) and recently started the show “Lil Kev” in 2025.
Jaden Smith
July 8th, 1998
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Jaden Smith has also done quite a lot in the entertainment industry. As a kid, he famously acted in movies like The Karate Kid (2010). In more recent years he did Life in a Year (2020) and Entergalactic (2022). Music wise, he did “Way Up” for Into the Spider-Verse in 2018. He also did “I’m Ready” for Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales in 2020.
Alessia Cara
July 11th, 1996
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The first Canadian artist to win a Grammy for Best New Artist, Alessia Cara has made multiple hits over the years. Her first well-known song was “Here,” (2015) which hit multiple charts including #5 on the Billboard Hot 100 and climbed from #18 to #1 on the Billboard Hot R&B songs. She also did “Scars to Your Beautiful” (2015), “How Far I’ll Go” from Moana in 2016, and “Let Me Down Slowly” with Alec Benjamin in 2019.
Keith Sweat
July 22nd, 1961
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Keith Sweat is more old-school, as many of his popular songs came out in the late 80s and 90s. Some of these include “Make It Last Forever” (1987), “Right And Wrong Way” (1987), and “Nobody” (1996). He was also involved in multiple music groups such as LSG, Black Men United, and GQ. Sweat had a role in New Jack City (1991) and For the Love of Money (2021).
Did we miss any Cancer celebrities? Let us know! You can also read about Black Taurus celebrities here.
