2023 Oscars: Black Singers, Rappers and Musicians Who Won Academy Awards

The Oscars are meant to honor and celebrate the best in the movie-making business like actors and directors, however singers, music producers and artists from the music industry have often stolen the show.
They have not only won Oscars for the songs they created, but also for their acting abilities. This year, Rihanna is leading the pack as the next singer to win a golden trophy for her track, “Lift Me Up.” As we wait for the 2023 Oscars, here are all of the Black artists and musicians who have won Oscars during the Academy Awards’ 94-year history.