Celebrity Birthdays: J. Cole Celebrates!

Kirk Franklin and Oprah are also blowing out candles.

J. Cole: January 28 - The recently engaged rapper hits the big 3-0 this week.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

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J. Cole: January 28 - The recently engaged rapper hits the big 3-0 this week.(Photo: Larry Busacca/Getty Images)

Kirk Franklin: January 26 - The gospel great celebrates his 45th birthday.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Ford Neighborhood Awards)

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Kirk Franklin: January 26 - The gospel great celebrates his 45th birthday.(Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images for Ford Neighborhood Awards)

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Anita Baker: January 26 - The "Sweet Love" songstress and legendary singer looks fabulous at 57.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Anita Baker: January 26 - The "Sweet Love" songstress and legendary singer looks fabulous at 57.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Tye Tribbett: January 26 - This gospel maestro does it all at only 39.(Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Dove Awards)

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Tye Tribbett: January 26 - This gospel maestro does it all at only 39.(Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Dove Awards)

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Angela Davis: January 26 - Human rights activism would not be the same without this 71-year-old icon.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Angela Davis: January 26 - Human rights activism would not be the same without this 71-year-old icon.(Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Vincent Herbert: January 27 - Tamar Braxton's other half and the well-known record executive turns 46.(Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

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Vincent Herbert: January 27 - Tamar Braxton's other half and the well-known record executive turns 46.(Photo: Maury Phillips/Getty Images for BET)

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John Witherspoon - Getting his TV start on The Richard Pryor Show, it wouldn't be long before the actor made the move to film. From Hollywood Shuffle, I'm Gonna Get You Sucka, The Five Heartbeats and The Meteor Man to the Friday franchise and The Hustle, Witherspoon's career has had the longevity that most Black actors, let alone Black comedic actors, have not had.    (Photo: WENN)

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John Witherspoon: January 27 - From The Wayans Brothers to Black Jesus, this 73-year-old actor/comedian has been making us laugh for years.(Photo: WENN)

Rick Ross: January 28 - Ricky Rozay celebrates his 39th birthday this week.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rick Ross: January 28 - Ricky Rozay celebrates his 39th birthday this week.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Anthony Hamilton: January 28 - This R&B/soul singer turns 45.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PRESS HERE)

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Anthony Hamilton: January 28 - This R&B/soul singer turns 45.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for PRESS HERE)

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Marvin Sapp: January 28 - The "Never Would Have Made It" singer is now 48.(Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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Marvin Sapp: January 28 - The "Never Would Have Made It" singer is now 48.(Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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Rakim: January 28 - As far as legendary rappers go, this 47-year-old is one of the best.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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Rakim: January 28 - As far as legendary rappers go, this 47-year-old is one of the best.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Creflo Dollar: January 28 - This famed pastor and televangelist celebrates his 53rd birthday. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Creflo Dollar: January 28 - This famed pastor and televangelist celebrates his 53rd birthday. (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Oprah Winfrey: January 29 - The queen of all media is 61 and flawless (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Oprah Winfrey: January 29 - The queen of all media is 61 and flawless (Photo: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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Riff Raff: January 29 - Texas's very own is set to release new music very soon at 33. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Riff Raff: January 29 - Texas's very own is set to release new music very soon at 33. (Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Charlie Wilson: January 29 - Uncle Charlie is still movin', groovin', and sangin' at 62.(Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images for BMI)

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Charlie Wilson: January 29 - Uncle Charlie is still movin', groovin', and sangin' at 62.(Photo: Araya Diaz/Getty Images for BMI)

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Andrea Kelly: January 29 - The Hollywood Exes reality star turns 41 this week.(Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

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Andrea Kelly: January 29 - The Hollywood Exes reality star turns 41 this week.(Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images)

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Kid Cudi: January 30 - The outspoken rapper is still making great music at 31.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Kid Cudi: January 30 - The outspoken rapper is still making great music at 31.(Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images)

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Justin Timberlake: January 31 - *NSYNC's former frontman is now a pop force in his own right at 34.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Justin Timberlake: January 31 - *NSYNC's former frontman is now a pop force in his own right at 34.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington: January 31 - Scandal's leading lady is dominating primetime TV at 38.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Kerry Washington: January 31 - Scandal's leading lady is dominating primetime TV at 38.(Photo: Jason Merritt/Getty Images)

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Glynn Turman: January 31 - The famed actor may be 68, but he looks just about the same as he did in his days on A Different World.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Glynn Turman: January 31 - The famed actor may be 68, but he looks just about the same as he did in his days on A Different World.(Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Big Boi: February 1 - One-half of the legendary hip hop duo Outkast hits the big 4-0.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for HBO)

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Big Boi: February 1 - One-half of the legendary hip hop duo Outkast hits the big 4-0.(Photo: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images for HBO)

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Garrett Morris: February 1 - From The Jamie Foxx Show to 2 Broke Girls, this 78-year-old have managed to remain relevant throughout the years. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

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Garrett Morris: February 1 - From The Jamie Foxx Show to 2 Broke Girls, this 78-year-old have managed to remain relevant throughout the years. (Photo: Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

K'naan: February 1 - Lupita Nyong'o boo turns 37 this week.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for DeLeon Tequila)

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K'naan: February 1 - Lupita Nyong'o boo turns 37 this week.(Photo: Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for DeLeon Tequila)

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Rutina Wesley: February 1 - The True Blood actress looks amazing at 36.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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Rutina Wesley: February 1 - The True Blood actress looks amazing at 36.(Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

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