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How John Legend Secured Rights to Stage Name From p**n Producer and Musician

John Legend’s moniker wasn’t always so legendary. In fact, it took a legal contract to secure the right to even use his ...

John Legend reveals how he got his name from a porn producer

During the first episode of Amazon Studios’ new series Words+Music, John Legend recalled how he made a deal with porn producer Johnny Legend to go by his iconic stage name.
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John Legend Reveals Origins of His Stage Name and Porn Producer’s Connection

*John Legend, born John Roger Stephens, reflects on the origins of his stage name and early career in the premiere episode of Amazon Studios’ “Word+Music,” which debuted Nov. 30 on MGM+. As PEOPLE ...

John Legend Had to 'Negotiate' with a Porn Producer 'Who Dabbled in Rockabilly Music' to Become John Legend

The Grammy winning singer-songwriter was born John Roger Stephens ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

John Legend reaches music milestone: ‘It takes a lot of audacity to be an artist.’

Now on an extensive tour to celebrate the 21st anniversary of his major-label debut album, the multimillion-selling “Get Lifted,” John Legend has won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony awards. Is it all ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer

John Legend sang a Prince song at the DNC. He'll flip the script at Riverbend this week

Speaking over the phone last week, it took John Legend all of 10 seconds to launch into one of his favorite themes – that music can change the world. He’s not just talking about making people happy.