In September — when it was reported that Berry’s directorial debut, gritty drama Bruised, in which she also stars, had been sold to Netflix for a rumoured eight-figure sum — the star posted a picture of herself wearing a T-shirt that had Van Hunt’s name on it, tagging him with the caption “Now ya know” with a heart and foot emoji.
GRAMMY AWARD-WINNING MUSICIAN
In 2007, he won a Grammy Award for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group, providing the vocals for the Sly and the Family Stone song Family Affair.
Hunt also has several albums to his name and he has collaborated with stars, such as John Legend, Joss Stone, Dionne Farris and more.
He is also multi-talented: He sings and plays several instruments, such as the guitar, bass, drums and keyboard.
. HE IS 50 YEARS OLD
The musician was born on 8 March 1970 which means he turned the big 50 this year.
HE IS A PROUD FATHER
His son turned 18 this year and his name is Drake Hunt.
Hunt likes to live a private life and does not often speak about his personal life. However, in a 2011 Interview with Xappeal he spoke about how much fun it is to have a son.
HE HAS HIS OWN RECORD LABEL
Back in 2011, Hunt started his own record label called Godless Hotspot on which he released two of his albums — What Were You Hoping For and The Fun Rises, The Fun Sets.
5. HE HAILS FROM OHIO
He was born in Dayton, Ohio, and he was raised by a single mother. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia, in 1996 to study English at The Morehouse College but he dropped out and started producing hip-hop demos for Atlanta rappers.