These Celebrities Don't Actually Use Their Real Names

J. Cole

Born Jermaine Lamarr Cole, J. Cole's stage name isn't too far out of left field. However, before he was J. Cole, he was "Blaza" and then "Therapist." He switched it before the release of his album "The Come Up."

Travis Scott

Travis Scott, the father of Kylie Jenner's baby, was born Jacques Berman Webster II. His stage name has ties to his family. "My uncle's name is Travis,” Scott said." ... Always made good decisions, good business decisions."

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The More You Know

  • Lady Gaga taught herself to play the piano at only four years old!
  • Growing up, Eva Mendes wanted to be a nun, but she changed her mind when she found out they didn't make any money.
  • 35 minutes before Elvis Presley was born, his mother gave birth to his stillborn identical twin.
  • Before he was a star, Harrison Ford was a carpenter. He landed the role of Han Solo in the original Star Wars film. “I was quite surprised when I was offered the part,” Ford later said.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.