GALLERY: Top 10 White Icons Of Black Music

Since the early days of rock and roll, through the evolution of R&B and hip-hop, and up to the present day, white musicians have had a long history of shooting to super-stardom in traditionally Black genres. While some have been more welcomed by Black America than others, their work has never failed to attract plenty of attention.

From the famous to the infamous, the classic to the controversial, here are ten of the most recognizable white faces in Black music, and some of their greatest hits.

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