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My Take
Raheem DeVaughn strikes me as a craftsman more than a chart-chaser. From Newark and educated at Coppin State, he built his reputation the slow way, breaking into the Billboard 200 with his debut and climbing to number five with Love Behind the Melody, earning real critical respect along the way. His neo-soul carries a warmth and intimacy that rewards close listening rather than casual radio play. I tend to root for artists who let the songwriting do the heavy lifting, and DeVaughn fits that mold. He is a singer, actor, and writer at once, and that range deepens my regard for his steady, unflashy work.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Raheem DeVaughn
- Name (Japanese)
- ラヒーム・デヴォーン
- Reading
- らひーむ・でゔぉーん
- Born
- May 5, 1975 (age 51)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rabbit
- Origin
- Newark, New Jersey, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / musician / actor / songwriter / recording artist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- High Point High School
- University
- Coppin State University
Awards & achievements
- 2008 BET Her Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Raheem DeVaughn born?
Born May 5, 1975 (age 51).
Where is Raheem DeVaughn from?
Raheem DeVaughn is from Newark, New Jersey, United States.
What does Raheem DeVaughn do?
Raheem DeVaughn works as singer, musician, actor, songwriter, recording artist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.