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Raheem DeVaughn
Born in Newark, New Jersey on May 5, 1975, Raheem DeVaughn is a Grammy-nominated
R&B and neo-soul singer and songwriter. He is the son of jazz cellist Abdul
Wadud and cousin of R&B singer Chrisette Michele. Raised in Maryland, he began
to show interest in music in preschool. Inspired by artists like Babyface, he
began pursuing a musical career while attending college in Baltimore City. He
recorded some demos and began playing venues on the Washington, DC club circuit.
After gaining a local following, he was approached by the manager of
Baltimore-based R&B act Dru Hill and asked t...
