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BY Francis Akhalbey, 2:00pm January 17, 2020,

Black celebrities who were straight-A students before the fame and fortune

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by Francis Akhalbey, 2:00pm January 17, 2020,
Black celebrities who were straight-A students before the fame and fortune
Alicia Keys — Photo via @aliciakeys on Instagram

Alicia Keys

The 38-year-old Grammy award-winning singer graduated from the Professional Performing Arts School in Manhattan as valedictorian.

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