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John Legend

John Legend

John Legend

Artist and Producer

Friends at Work

Speaking at

Monday 17 June, 11:45 - 12:15

On with Kara Swisher – Featuring John Legend and Chrissy Teigen

Biography

John Legend is an EGOT-winning, critically acclaimed, multiplatinum artist and producer. Legend has released nine celebrated albums over the course of his career and is currently a coach on NBC’s The Voice. Beyond his music career, Legend is a Co-Founder of Get Lifted Film Co., a production company that has developed projects with major networks including ABC, NBC, FOX, HBO, Showtime, Netflix, and FX, alongside Co-Founders Mike Jackson and Ty Stiklorius. Aside from film, TV and theater, Get Lifted has partnered with Zando to form Get Lifted Books, which builds upon Get Lifted Film Co.’s mission of spotlighting stories from dynamic creatives. In 2023, Legend launched Loved01, his effective and affordable unisex skincare brand formulated to treat the needs of melanin-rich skin. As an activist, Legend launched FREEAMERICA in 2015 to change the conversation surrounding criminal justice policies and to end mass incarceration.