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David Banner: April 11 - This 43-year-old Mississippi rapper has become an advocate and social activist for Black Lives Matter. (Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images) 

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Q-Tip: April 10 - Hailing from Queens, New York, this 47-year-old emcee is a true hip-hop pionee. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images) 

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Orlando Jones: April 10 - From Drumline to Sleepy Hollow, this 49-year-old has had a true come-up in film. (Photo: Desiree Navarro/WireImage) 

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Babyface: April 10 - The R&B veteran celebrates his 58th birthday. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) 

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Barkhad Abdi: April 10 - The Somalia native is now 32. (Photo: Noam Galai/Getty Images) 

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Olivia Brown: April 10 - The German-American actress known for her stints on Miami Vice and 48 Hrs. turns 57 this week. (Photo: Maury Phillips/WireImage) 

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Joss Stone: April 11 - England's soul sensation is now 30. (Photo: Jeff Spicer - WPA Pool/Getty Images) 

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Eka Darville: April 11 - The Empire star celebrates his 28th birthday. (Photo: Nicholas Hunt/Getty Images) 

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Al Green: April 13  - Soul music would not be the same without this 71-year-old legend. (Photo: Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images) 

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Peabo Bryson: April 13 - This 66-year-old singer has contributed largely to some of Disney's most famous animated feature soundtracks. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images ) 

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Bokeem Woodbine: April 13 - From Total Recall to Riddick, this 44-year-old has been in some major blockbusters. (Photo: Rachel Murray/Getty Images for WGN America) 

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Ty Dolla $ign: April 13 - The "Or Nah" rapper turns 32 this week. (Photo: C Flanigan/Getty Images) 

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Da Brat: April 14 - "Funkdafied" is just one of this 43-year-old femcee's biggest hits. (Photo: Paras Griffin/Getty Images) 

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DJ Pooh: April 14 - The famed producer, rapper, screenwriter, actor and director turns 48. (Photo: Todd Williamson/FilmMagic) 

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Karlie Redd: April 15 - The Love & Hip Hop: Atlanta star celebrates her 39th birthday. (Photo: Marcus Ingram/WireImage)

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Iyaz: April 15 - The British Virgin Islands native is now 30. (Photo: Larry Marano/WireImage) 

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Ester Dean: April 15 - From "Drop It Low" to Pitch Perfect 2, this 31-year-old singer successfully made the plunge into acting. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) 

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Flex Alexander: April 15 - The One on One star practically looks the same at 47. (Photo: Gabe Ginsberg/Getty Images for PGD Global) 

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Samira Wiley: April 15 - The former Orange Is the New Black star is now a married woman at 30. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) 

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Damien Wayans: April 15 - This 37-year-old is a part of one of the most famous families in comedy. (Photo: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images) 

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Martin Lawrence: April 16 - The Bad Boys actor is gearing up for the third installment at 52. (Photo: Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic) 

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Akon: April 16 - The "Smack That" rapper is now 44. (Photo: Arun Nevader/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion) 

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Alek Wek: April 16 - As far as supermodels are concerned, this 40-year-old is the epitome of perfection. (Photo: Mireya Acierto/Getty Images) 

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: April 16 - The retired NBA star stands as a staple in the sport at 70. (Photo: Allen Berezovsky/WireImage

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Chance the Rapper: April 16 - The "Cocoa Butter Kisses" rapper is now a Grammy winner at 24. (Photo: Steve Granitz/WireImage) 

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Shay Johnson: April 16 - From Flavor of Love to Charm School, this 28-year-old was a part of the original wave of reality TV. (Photo: Marcus Ingram/Getty Images for TV One)