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Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett. Dave Kotinsky for Getty
If you find yourself attracted to the short, edgy hairstyles that Black women have made popular in recent years, you’re not alone. Edgy, funky cuts and colors are on trend at the moment.
This slideshow pulls together some of the best edgy cuts on Black women today. You’ll see pompadours, spiked cuts, shaved hair, bright colors and much more. But before you head to the salon for your own edgy short cut, keep in mind that you have to be able to pull off such a ‘do. Edgy, short hairstyles command attention. You can’t hide behind your hair with these cuts.
While Black women rock the styles featured in this gallery, you don’t have to be African American to sport the hairdos that follow. Women of all races can wear these short styles. However, some short styles do work better on people with coarse, textured hair. Also, bear in mind that short styles require a lot of maintenance. If you decide to go through with the big chop, you’ll likely have to visit the salon every four to six weeks for a trim. Does your schedule or, better yet, your pocketbook allow for that?
Have you ever had short hair? If so, what do you remember about your previous experience with a short style? If you didn’t maintain the look or hated how your facial features looked with short hair, maybe you should think twice before cutting your hair short again. On the other hand, many people who’ve never worn their hair short before say it was a welcome change for them to try a short hairstyle.
If you cut your hair short and hate it, there are options. You could wear extensions, a weave or a wig until your locks grow back. You could also try wearing a short wig before you chop off your mane to allow you to get a feel for what you’d look like with short hair. There are also some computerized programs you could use to see what you would look like with short hair. Such precautions are helpful since a haircut is a major commitment.
After you look through this slideshow, you may be convinced that short hair is the best look for you. In fact, your hair may already be short but you’re in need of a cut, color or style that will make your hairdo edgier. Revising your look can give you a sense of newfound confidence and prevent you from using your long hair as a crutch. Embrace your face and personal style by trying one of the looks in this photo gallery.
02 of 27
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams. Frederick M. Brown
03 of 27
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold. Frederick M. Brown
04 of 27
Emeli Sand
Emeli Sandé. Frederick M. Brown
05 of 27
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole. Mark Davis
06 of 27
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss. Astrid Stawiarz for Getty
07 of 27
Bria Murphy
Bria Murphy. Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty
08 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Andreas Rentz // Getty
09 of 27
A Cool Hairstyle on a Model
A model walks the runway during Fashion and Beauty @BETX presented by Progressive during the 2015 BET Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/BET/Getty Images for BET)
10 of 27
Kalenna Harper
Kalenna Harper. Jason Merritt // Getty
11 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Pascal Le Segretain // Getty Images
12 of 27
Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone. Frederick M. Brown
13 of 27
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money. Bryan Bedder // Getty Images
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Rihanna With Red Hair
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Rihanna With Two-Toned Hair
Rihanna. Jason Merritt/Getty
16 of 27
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson. Michael Kovac
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Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker. Kris Connor//Getty
18 of 27
TV Personality Judge Karen
TV Personality Judge Karen. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP
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Dominique Tipper
Dominique Tipper. Stuart Wilson for Getty
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Rihanna With a Pompadour
Rihanna at the Grammys. Jason Merritt / Getty
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Rockabilly Rihanna
Rihanna. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This rockabilly cut on Rihanna is interesting.
22 of 27
Singer Monica
Singer Monica attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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Eva Pigford
Eva Pigford. Jason Merritt for Getty
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Eva Pigford With a Different Look
Eva Pigford. By: Katy Winn for Getty
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Singer Dawn Richard
singerDawn Richard from the musical group Dirty Money. Jason Merritt // Getty Images
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Monica Brown
Monica Brown. Getty Images
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Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight. Getty
01 of 27
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett. Dave Kotinsky for Getty
If you find yourself attracted to the short, edgy hairstyles that Black women have made popular in recent years, you’re not alone. Edgy, funky cuts and colors are on trend at the moment.
This slideshow pulls together some of the best edgy cuts on Black women today. You’ll see pompadours, spiked cuts, shaved hair, bright colors and much more. But before you head to the salon for your own edgy short cut, keep in mind that you have to be able to pull off such a ‘do. Edgy, short hairstyles command attention. You can’t hide behind your hair with these cuts.
While Black women rock the styles featured in this gallery, you don’t have to be African American to sport the hairdos that follow. Women of all races can wear these short styles. However, some short styles do work better on people with coarse, textured hair. Also, bear in mind that short styles require a lot of maintenance. If you decide to go through with the big chop, you’ll likely have to visit the salon every four to six weeks for a trim. Does your schedule or, better yet, your pocketbook allow for that?
Have you ever had short hair? If so, what do you remember about your previous experience with a short style? If you didn’t maintain the look or hated how your facial features looked with short hair, maybe you should think twice before cutting your hair short again. On the other hand, many people who’ve never worn their hair short before say it was a welcome change for them to try a short hairstyle.
If you cut your hair short and hate it, there are options. You could wear extensions, a weave or a wig until your locks grow back. You could also try wearing a short wig before you chop off your mane to allow you to get a feel for what you’d look like with short hair. There are also some computerized programs you could use to see what you would look like with short hair. Such precautions are helpful since a haircut is a major commitment.
After you look through this slideshow, you may be convinced that short hair is the best look for you. In fact, your hair may already be short but you’re in need of a cut, color or style that will make your hairdo edgier. Revising your look can give you a sense of newfound confidence and prevent you from using your long hair as a crutch. Embrace your face and personal style by trying one of the looks in this photo gallery.
02 of 27
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams. Frederick M. Brown
03 of 27
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold. Frederick M. Brown
04 of 27
Emeli Sand
Emeli Sandé. Frederick M. Brown
05 of 27
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole. Mark Davis
06 of 27
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss. Astrid Stawiarz for Getty
07 of 27
Bria Murphy
Bria Murphy. Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty
08 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Andreas Rentz // Getty
09 of 27
A Cool Hairstyle on a Model
A model walks the runway during Fashion and Beauty @BETX presented by Progressive during the 2015 BET Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/BET/Getty Images for BET)
10 of 27
Kalenna Harper
Kalenna Harper. Jason Merritt // Getty
11 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Pascal Le Segretain // Getty Images
12 of 27
Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone. Frederick M. Brown
13 of 27
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money. Bryan Bedder // Getty Images
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Rihanna With Red Hair
15 of 27
Rihanna With Two-Toned Hair
Rihanna. Jason Merritt/Getty
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Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson. Michael Kovac
17 of 27
Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker. Kris Connor//Getty
18 of 27
TV Personality Judge Karen
TV Personality Judge Karen. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP
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Dominique Tipper
Dominique Tipper. Stuart Wilson for Getty
20 of 27
Rihanna With a Pompadour
Rihanna at the Grammys. Jason Merritt / Getty
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Rockabilly Rihanna
Rihanna. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This rockabilly cut on Rihanna is interesting.
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Singer Monica
Singer Monica attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
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Eva Pigford
Eva Pigford. Jason Merritt for Getty
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Eva Pigford With a Different Look
Eva Pigford. By: Katy Winn for Getty
25 of 27
Singer Dawn Richard
singerDawn Richard from the musical group Dirty Money. Jason Merritt // Getty Images
26 of 27
Monica Brown
Monica Brown. Getty Images
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Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight. Getty
01 of 27
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett. Dave Kotinsky for Getty
If you find yourself attracted to the short, edgy hairstyles that Black women have made popular in recent years, you’re not alone. Edgy, funky cuts and colors are on trend at the moment.
This slideshow pulls together some of the best edgy cuts on Black women today. You’ll see pompadours, spiked cuts, shaved hair, bright colors and much more. But before you head to the salon for your own edgy short cut, keep in mind that you have to be able to pull off such a ‘do. Edgy, short hairstyles command attention. You can’t hide behind your hair with these cuts.
While Black women rock the styles featured in this gallery, you don’t have to be African American to sport the hairdos that follow. Women of all races can wear these short styles. However, some short styles do work better on people with coarse, textured hair. Also, bear in mind that short styles require a lot of maintenance. If you decide to go through with the big chop, you’ll likely have to visit the salon every four to six weeks for a trim. Does your schedule or, better yet, your pocketbook allow for that?
Have you ever had short hair? If so, what do you remember about your previous experience with a short style? If you didn’t maintain the look or hated how your facial features looked with short hair, maybe you should think twice before cutting your hair short again. On the other hand, many people who’ve never worn their hair short before say it was a welcome change for them to try a short hairstyle.
If you cut your hair short and hate it, there are options. You could wear extensions, a weave or a wig until your locks grow back. You could also try wearing a short wig before you chop off your mane to allow you to get a feel for what you’d look like with short hair. There are also some computerized programs you could use to see what you would look like with short hair. Such precautions are helpful since a haircut is a major commitment.
After you look through this slideshow, you may be convinced that short hair is the best look for you. In fact, your hair may already be short but you’re in need of a cut, color or style that will make your hairdo edgier. Revising your look can give you a sense of newfound confidence and prevent you from using your long hair as a crutch. Embrace your face and personal style by trying one of the looks in this photo gallery.
02 of 27
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams. Frederick M. Brown
03 of 27
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold. Frederick M. Brown
04 of 27
Emeli Sand
Emeli Sandé. Frederick M. Brown
05 of 27
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole. Mark Davis
06 of 27
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss. Astrid Stawiarz for Getty
07 of 27
Bria Murphy
Bria Murphy. Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty
08 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Andreas Rentz // Getty
09 of 27
A Cool Hairstyle on a Model
A model walks the runway during Fashion and Beauty @BETX presented by Progressive during the 2015 BET Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/BET/Getty Images for BET)
10 of 27
Kalenna Harper
Kalenna Harper. Jason Merritt // Getty
11 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Pascal Le Segretain // Getty Images
12 of 27
Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone. Frederick M. Brown
13 of 27
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money. Bryan Bedder // Getty Images
14 of 27
Rihanna With Red Hair
15 of 27
Rihanna With Two-Toned Hair
Rihanna. Jason Merritt/Getty
16 of 27
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson. Michael Kovac
17 of 27
Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker. Kris Connor//Getty
18 of 27
TV Personality Judge Karen
TV Personality Judge Karen. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP
19 of 27
Dominique Tipper
Dominique Tipper. Stuart Wilson for Getty
20 of 27
Rihanna With a Pompadour
Rihanna at the Grammys. Jason Merritt / Getty
21 of 27
Rockabilly Rihanna
Rihanna. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This rockabilly cut on Rihanna is interesting.
22 of 27
Singer Monica
Singer Monica attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
23 of 27
Eva Pigford
Eva Pigford. Jason Merritt for Getty
24 of 27
Eva Pigford With a Different Look
Eva Pigford. By: Katy Winn for Getty
25 of 27
Singer Dawn Richard
singerDawn Richard from the musical group Dirty Money. Jason Merritt // Getty Images
26 of 27
Monica Brown
Monica Brown. Getty Images
27 of 27
Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight. Getty
01 of 27
Angela Bassett
Angela Bassett. Dave Kotinsky for Getty
If you find yourself attracted to the short, edgy hairstyles that Black women have made popular in recent years, you’re not alone. Edgy, funky cuts and colors are on trend at the moment.
This slideshow pulls together some of the best edgy cuts on Black women today. You’ll see pompadours, spiked cuts, shaved hair, bright colors and much more. But before you head to the salon for your own edgy short cut, keep in mind that you have to be able to pull off such a ‘do. Edgy, short hairstyles command attention. You can’t hide behind your hair with these cuts.
While Black women rock the styles featured in this gallery, you don’t have to be African American to sport the hairdos that follow. Women of all races can wear these short styles. However, some short styles do work better on people with coarse, textured hair. Also, bear in mind that short styles require a lot of maintenance. If you decide to go through with the big chop, you’ll likely have to visit the salon every four to six weeks for a trim. Does your schedule or, better yet, your pocketbook allow for that?
Have you ever had short hair? If so, what do you remember about your previous experience with a short style? If you didn’t maintain the look or hated how your facial features looked with short hair, maybe you should think twice before cutting your hair short again. On the other hand, many people who’ve never worn their hair short before say it was a welcome change for them to try a short hairstyle.
If you cut your hair short and hate it, there are options. You could wear extensions, a weave or a wig until your locks grow back. You could also try wearing a short wig before you chop off your mane to allow you to get a feel for what you’d look like with short hair. There are also some computerized programs you could use to see what you would look like with short hair. Such precautions are helpful since a haircut is a major commitment.
After you look through this slideshow, you may be convinced that short hair is the best look for you. In fact, your hair may already be short but you’re in need of a cut, color or style that will make your hairdo edgier. Revising your look can give you a sense of newfound confidence and prevent you from using your long hair as a crutch. Embrace your face and personal style by trying one of the looks in this photo gallery.
02 of 27
Vanessa Williams
Vanessa Williams. Frederick M. Brown
03 of 27
Tichina Arnold
Tichina Arnold. Frederick M. Brown
04 of 27
Emeli Sand
Emeli Sandé. Frederick M. Brown
05 of 27
Keyshia Cole
Keyshia Cole. Mark Davis
06 of 27
Kandi Burruss
Kandi Burruss. Astrid Stawiarz for Getty
07 of 27
Bria Murphy
Bria Murphy. Henry S. Dziekan III/Getty
08 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Andreas Rentz // Getty
09 of 27
A Cool Hairstyle on a Model
A model walks the runway during Fashion and Beauty @BETX presented by Progressive during the 2015 BET Experience at the Los Angeles Convention Center on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/BET/Getty Images for BET)
10 of 27
Kalenna Harper
Kalenna Harper. Jason Merritt // Getty
11 of 27
Rihanna
Rihanna. Pascal Le Segretain // Getty Images
12 of 27
Sylvia Rhone
Sylvia Rhone. Frederick M. Brown
13 of 27
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money
Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money. Bryan Bedder // Getty Images
14 of 27
Rihanna With Red Hair
15 of 27
Rihanna With Two-Toned Hair
Rihanna. Jason Merritt/Getty
16 of 27
Keri Hilson
Keri Hilson. Michael Kovac
17 of 27
Nicole Ari Parker
Nicole Ari Parker. Kris Connor//Getty
18 of 27
TV Personality Judge Karen
TV Personality Judge Karen. Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for NAACP
19 of 27
Dominique Tipper
Dominique Tipper. Stuart Wilson for Getty
20 of 27
Rihanna With a Pompadour
Rihanna at the Grammys. Jason Merritt / Getty
21 of 27
Rockabilly Rihanna
Rihanna. Chris Jackson/Getty Images
This rockabilly cut on Rihanna is interesting.
22 of 27
Singer Monica
Singer Monica attends the 2015 BET Awards at the Microsoft Theater on June 28, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
23 of 27
Eva Pigford
Eva Pigford. Jason Merritt for Getty
24 of 27
Eva Pigford With a Different Look
Eva Pigford. By: Katy Winn for Getty
25 of 27
Singer Dawn Richard
singerDawn Richard from the musical group Dirty Money. Jason Merritt // Getty Images
26 of 27
Monica Brown
Monica Brown. Getty Images
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Gladys Knight
Gladys Knight. Getty
01 of 27
Angela Bassett
If you find yourself attracted to the short, edgy hairstyles that Black women have made popular in recent years, you’re not alone. Edgy, funky cuts and colors are on trend at the moment.
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This slideshow pulls together some of the best edgy cuts on Black women today. You’ll see pompadours, spiked cuts, shaved hair, bright colors and much more. But before you head to the salon for your own edgy short cut, keep in mind that you have to be able to pull off such a ‘do. Edgy, short hairstyles command attention. You can’t hide behind your hair with these cuts.
While Black women rock the styles featured in this gallery, you don’t have to be African American to sport the hairdos that follow. Women of all races can wear these short styles. However, some short styles do work better on people with coarse, textured hair. Also, bear in mind that short styles require a lot of maintenance. If you decide to go through with the big chop, you’ll likely have to visit the salon every four to six weeks for a trim. Does your schedule or, better yet, your pocketbook allow for that?
Have you ever had short hair? If so, what do you remember about your previous experience with a short style? If you didn’t maintain the look or hated how your facial features looked with short hair, maybe you should think twice before cutting your hair short again. On the other hand, many people who’ve never worn their hair short before say it was a welcome change for them to try a short hairstyle.
If you cut your hair short and hate it, there are options. You could wear extensions, a weave or a wig until your locks grow back. You could also try wearing a short wig before you chop off your mane to allow you to get a feel for what you’d look like with short hair. There are also some computerized programs you could use to see what you would look like with short hair. Such precautions are helpful since a haircut is a major commitment.
After you look through this slideshow, you may be convinced that short hair is the best look for you. In fact, your hair may already be short but you’re in need of a cut, color or style that will make your hairdo edgier. Revising your look can give you a sense of newfound confidence and prevent you from using your long hair as a crutch. Embrace your face and personal style by trying one of the looks in this photo gallery.
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Vanessa Williams
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Tichina Arnold
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Emeli Sand
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Keyshia Cole
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Kandi Burruss
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Bria Murphy
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Rihanna
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A Cool Hairstyle on a Model
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Kalenna Harper
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Sylvia Rhone
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Dawn Richard and Kalenna Harper of Diddy-Dirty Money
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Rihanna With Red Hair
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Rihanna With Two-Toned Hair
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Keri Hilson
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Nicole Ari Parker
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TV Personality Judge Karen
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Dominique Tipper
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Rihanna With a Pompadour
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Rockabilly Rihanna
This rockabilly cut on Rihanna is interesting.
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Singer Monica
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Eva Pigford
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Eva Pigford With a Different Look
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Singer Dawn Richard
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Monica Brown
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Gladys Knight
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