John Legend Becoming First Black Man To Score EGOT Status
Grammy. Oscar. Tony. Emmy. The prestigious EGOT.
As we know, John Legend has earned most of these awards, and last night, because of executive producing NBC’s Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert, he snagged the Creative Arts Emmy.
According to XXL, his list is is an extensive list.
“Legend has won 10 Grammy Awards. He pulled an Oscar for best original song in 2015 for “Glory,” featured in Ava DuVernay’s film Selma, and a Tony in 2017 as co-producer of the best revival of a play-winning production, Jitney.”
I’m following @phontigallo’s lead and rechristening this as a GETO! https://t.co/M0dUw5lwCF
— ?st (@questlove) September 10, 2018
https://twitter.com/WhoopiGoldberg/status/1039122270164328448
Congratulations to my good brother @johnlegend for the achievement of a lifetime. EGOT! You are an Inspiration brother and a true example of shining your light for good. #Excellence pic.twitter.com/HZbKFK6dAg
— COMMON (@common) September 10, 2018
BIG CONGRATS TO JOHN LEGEND BECOMING THE FIRST BLACK MAN TO COMPLETE THE EGOT! SO PROUD AND HAPPY FOR YOU MAN 💯💯
— Chance The Rapper (@chancetherapper) September 10, 2018
Woooooorrrddddd!!!!! Get it @johnlegend
— Alicia Keys (@aliciakeys) September 10, 2018
You are killing!!!🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/2A3HmNRLYm
👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Congratulations @johnlegend Becoming The First Black Man To Reach EGOT Status..... The EGOT honor is given to stars who have achieved awards at the Emmys, the Grammys, the Oscars, and the Tonys. #blackhistory #blackexcellence pic.twitter.com/6CQkQcJ8DP
— Jermaine Dupri (@jermainedupri) September 10, 2018
