Happy birthday! Ryan Leslie turns 48 today

The iconic and legendary singer turns 48 on Friday, Sep. 25, 2026.

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Ryan Leslie is celebrating his 48th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed singers of his generation.

Popular singer-songwriter-rapper-producer Ryan Leslie (Gibberish, Addiction, ...) has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 48th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

Leslie, a cultural icon

Born Anthony Ryan Leslie in Washington, D.C. on September 25, 1978, his career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in American history. Leslie's not just a great singer, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Ryan hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Ryan Leslie as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 48.

Happy Birthday, Ryan, you're the best!

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