– Rihanna – Born in Barbados, Rihanna is one of the most famous singers and entrepreneurs with Caribbean roots. –
– Nicki Minaj – The rapper was born in Trinidad and Tobago before moving to the U.S. as a child. –
– Cardi B – Cardi B has Dominican and Trinidadian heritage, bringing her Caribbean roots into her music. –
– Lenny Kravitz – The rock star’s father is American, and his mother is of Bahamian descent. –
– Busta Rhymes – The rapper was born in New York to Jamaican parents and often incorporates Jamaican culture into his music. –
– Zoe Saldana – The actress, known for roles in Avatar and Guardians of the Galaxy, has Dominican and Puerto Rican ancestry. –
– Jean-Michel Basquiat – The influential artist had Haitian and Puerto Rican roots, which influenced his work. –
– Sheryl Lee Ralph – The Abbott Elementary star is of Jamaican descent and often speaks about her Caribbean heritage. –
– Usain Bolt – While not born in the U.S., the Jamaican Olympic sprinter is a global celebrity and is celebrated in American culture. –
Wyclef Jean – Born in Haiti, Wyclef Jean moved to the U.S. as a child and became a key figure in American hip-hop with the Fugees.