Black Celeb Birthdays: August
Leo & Soon Virgo Season: Celebrities celebrating Birthdays in August
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What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the month of August? For many, it’s the peak of summer—filled with sun-soaked vacations, poolside cookouts, and the bittersweet back-to-school season. But for Leos and Virgos, August is synonymous with birthday celebrations, complete with cakes, candles, and plenty of fun.
August is a month brimming with joy and festivity, especially for those born under the zodiac sign of Leo. Leos, born between July 23 and August 22, are known for their charismatic, passionate, and generous nature. Often the life of the party, Leos thrive on attention and love to celebrate in style, making their birthdays unforgettable events.
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August 1, 1996 Cymphonique Miller – Singer, Actress
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August 2, 1998 Jabari Banks – Actor
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August 1, 1963 Coolio – Rapper
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August 3, 1973 Michael Ealy – Actor
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August 4, 1961 Barack Obama – 44th (and first black) President
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August 5, 1981 Jesse Williams – Actor, Director
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August 6, 1982 Spice – Singer
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August 7, 1998 Jalen Hurts – Football Player
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August 8, 1981 Meagan Good – Actress
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August 9, 1963 Whitney Houston – Singer
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August 9, 1994 King Von – Rapper
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August 10, 1968 Rickey Smiley – Comedian, Radio Personality, Actor
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August 10, 1999 Ja Morant – Basketball Player
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August 10, 1996 Jacob Latimore – Singer, Actor
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August 11, 1965 Viola Davis – Actress, Producer
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August 11, 1965 Duane Martin – Actor
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August 12, 1963 Sir Mix-a-Lot – Rapper, Songwriter, Producer
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August 14, 1966 Halle Berry – Actress
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August 15, 1970 Anthony Anderson – Actor
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August 15, 1958 Rondell Sheridan – Actor
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August 15, 1985 Nipsey Hussle – Rapper
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August 16, 1958 Angela Bassett – Actress
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August 19, 1969 Nate Dogg
August 19, 1989 Romeo Miller – Rapper, Actor
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August 20, 1954 Al Roker – Weathercaster, Journalist
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August 20, 1942 Isaac Hayes – Singer-songwriter
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August 20, 1931 Don King – Promoter
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August 21, 1949 Loretta Devine – Actress
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August 21, 1979 Kelis – Singer
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August 21, 1986 Usain Bolt – Olympian (all-time fastest sprinter)
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August 22, 1992 Keith Powers – Actor
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August 23, 1978 Kobe Bryant – Rapper
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August 23, 1997 Lil Yachty – Rapper
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August 23, 1990 Seth Curry – Basketball Player
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August 24, 1973 Dave Chappelle – Comedian, Actor
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August 25, 1978 Kel Mitchell – Actor
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August 26, 1993 KeKe Palmer – Actress, Singer, Host
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August 26, 1986 Cassie Ventura – Singer
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August 26, 1989 James Harden – Basketball Player
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August 27, 1986 Savannah James – Podcaster (and wife of Lebron James)
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August 27, 1975 Mase – Rapper
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August 29, 1958 Michael Jackson – Singer-songwriter, Dancer
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August 31, 1971 Chris Tucker – Comedian, Actor
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August 31, 1980 Joe Budden – Media Personality
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August 31, 1998 BossMan Dlow – Rapper
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Leo & Soon Virgo Season: Celebrities celebrating Birthdays in August was originally published on blackamericaweb.com
