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

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 StephensJC Olivera/Variety via Getty; Michael Tullberg/Getty John Legend in September 2025 (left) and Johnny Legend in 2007.NEED TO KNOWJohn Legend was born John Roger StephensThe singer-songwriter released his debut album, I Get Lifted, in December 2004He worked with Kanye West on West's 2004 debut album, The College DropoutEver wondered how John Legend became a Legend? It started in the …

John Legend reveals he once had to negotiate with a p*rn producer to use his stage name

American singer John Legend has opened up again about the unusual legal drama he faced before he could officially call himself “John Legend.” According to the 46-year-old star, there was already a man in the entertainment industry using a very similar name — and not just any man, but a p*rn producer who also did […] The post John Legend reveals he once had to negotiate with a p*rn producer to use his stage name first appeared on The Zambian Obse…

John Legend Had to Get Permission From an Adult Video Producer to Use His Stage Name

John Legend had to "negotiate" with an adult video producer to use his stage name.