Ronnie DeVoe

Ronald Boyd DeVoe Jr., widely recognized as Ronnie DeVoe, was born on November 17, 1967. He is celebrated for his role in the iconic R&B/pop ensemble New Edition and the influential R&B/hip hop group Bell Biv DeVoe.

DeVoe joined New Edition, the second-to-last member after Johnny Gill, thanks to the influence of his uncle and the group's choreographer, Brooke Payne. The group's breakthrough came in 1981 when they secured second place at a talent competition, which led to a deal with producer Maurice Starr's Streetwise label. New Edition quickly rose to prominence in the mid to late 1980s, becoming one of the best-selling boy bands of that era.

Following New Edition's split in 1990, DeVoe teamed up with fellow members Ricky Bell and Michael Bivins to form Bell Biv DeVoe. Their debut album, "Poison," was a massive success, selling over 5 million copies and featuring hits like "Poison" and "B.B.D. (I Thought It Was Me)?" The trio has released four albums to date and continues to tour and record both as Bell Biv DeVoe and New Edition.

In addition to his music career, DeVoe gained visibility on the reality TV series "The Real Housewives of Atlanta," where he appeared alongside his wife, Shamari, a former member of the 90s group Blaque. He is also a co-owner of DeVoe Broker Associates, a real estate firm located in Atlanta, Georgia.