Raheem DeVaughn (born 5 May 1975) is an American singer-songwriter. He signed with Jive Records and released his debut studio album, "The Love Experience", in 2005. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart. His second album, "Love Behind the Melody" (2008), reached number five on the Billboard 200. Its singles "Woman" and "Customer" both entered the Billboard Hot 100, while "Woman" received a nomination for Best Male R&B Vocal Performance at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. His third album, "The Love & War MasterPeace" (2010), also reached the top ten of the Billboard 200 and was his final release with Jive Records.
Subsequent albums, including "A Place Called Love Land" (2013), "Love Sex Passion" (2015), "Decade of a Love King" (2018), "The Love Reunion" (2019), "What a Time to Be In Love" (2020), "The Summer of Love" (2023), "Fall in Love" (2023), and "Winter In Love" (2025), were released independently.
DeVaughn was born in Newark, New Jersey, the son of jazz cellist Abdul Wadud. He was raised in Washington, D.C., and in Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland by his mother, Imani Smith, a federal employee who later retired from government service. He is a cousin of singer Chrisette Michele. During his childhood he developed an interest in music, and in his early teens he decided to pursue a musical career. Among his early influences was Babyface. He also spent summers with his father in New Jersey, where he attended musical performances and gained exposure to the life of a professional musician.
He graduated from High Point High School in Beltsville, Maryland, and later attended Coppin State University in Baltimore.
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