John Legend: John Roger Stephens

Known as a Legend in his inner circle, his nickname grew into his stage name.

He said: "'Legend' is something that I never would have chosen for myself originally. It grew to the point where more people in my circle would know me by that name than by my real name.

"I was just like, 'You know what? Let's just go for it. People are going to pay attention and I'm going to either live up to my name or I'm not,.

"My bet was on me trying to live up to the name."