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Wait, Offset, Mike Tyson, Beyoncé Can Do What? 14 Black Celebs With Surprising Hidden Talents

The list ranges from bowling to all the way to pigeon racing. Take your best guess on which celeb has which talent!

How much do you really know about your favorite celebrities? No matter how much you think you know, it’s always a surprise when someone you love for one specific thing turns out to have a seemingly random talent. These celebrities have added layers, making them that more interesting.

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From former First Lady Michelle Obama to rapper Offset, you might be impressed by some of these very niche and unpredictable talents from some of the most famous people in the world.

Terry Crews

Screenshot: Terry Crews

The actor, TV show host, author, and former NFL player has another trick up his sleeve! Terry Crews is a sketch artist, specializing in portraits. His work was even featured as the cover for Ad Age Magazine.

Beyoncé

https://www.tiktok.com/@noireetbeau1/video/7172387401514634542

What can’t the queen do?! She’s been painting for years now, although she’s never shown the world. According to Beyoncé, painting is her “therapy” and showing the public would simply take the fun out of it.

Vin Diesel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ak5qwKjkuTg

The “Fast and Furious” movie star is more than just an actor. Did you know Vin Diesel founded the video game developer Tigon Studios?! You also shouldn’t be shocked that most of the games feature himself as various characters.

Snoop Dogg

https://twitter.com/scubaryan_/status/1860979304542163409?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw

Maybe this one isn’t too shocking… If anything, it’s completely on-brand for the crush smoking, gangster turned rap icon. Snoop Dogg was just on Kai Cenat’s stream when he demonstrated his talent by rolling a blunt in less than 20 seconds. It has to be a record of sorts. It was so fast, Cenat didn’t even get a chance to pull out a timer!

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BbnKhgopOFU

With the release of Disney’s “Moana,” the world found out The Rock could also sing, but did you know he can play the ukulele too??? Neither did we!

Kerry Washington

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pddCYe2PEO0

All we know is we need Kerry Washington to seriously get in the booth! The multi-faceted actress is also a great singer.

Idris Elba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q_lHNf-qsk

The British actor has reportedly been DJing since he was a kid. Maybe this talent isn’t so secret, as he was the DJ at Prince Harry and Megan Markle’s wedding, but it’s still worth mentioning!

Halle Berry

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The Oscar winning actress has been a superstar since high school! She used to play the flute and was even a cheerleader. We need Berry to dust off her old instrument and give us a show just once.

Mike Tyson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FmoyZCTfrg

We know Mike Tyson loves his pigeons, but did you know a pigeon caused his first ever fight? I guess we have the birds to thank for Tyson’s legendary career as a professional boxer.

Chris Paul

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h2N_eq9I3yw

CP3 is not just talented at basketball. The Olympic gold medalist is also a great bowler! Who could’ve guessed it??

Maya Rudolph

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mjR7-jM0Lk

Yes, Maya Rudolph is in a Prince cover band called “Princess.” The comedian is not just funny, but she can also sing!

Offset

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuLFXv7vhDA

Although he found his bread and butter in the rap game, don’t let the Migos persona fool you! Offset can dance, and that’s not all. He was even featured as a background dancer for Whitney Houston!

Lupita Nyong’o

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBovF5YA-yE

This comes as no shocker. The Mexican-Kenyan actress is fluent in not one… not two… but four different languages. Lupita Nyong’o speaks Spanish, English, Swahili, and Luo.

Michelle Obama

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fqOp0uhdEyM

The former First Lady is a hula hooping pro! She once spoke to chef and TV host Rachael Ray saying “I can hula hoop forever. I mean really. Give me a hula hoop and I’m gone.”

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