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Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated, is celebrating its 103rd anniversary today (Jan. 5). Founded on the campus of Indiana University, the Black male service organization was officially chartered and incorporated under the state of Indiana as Kappa Alpha Nu on May 15 , 1911 but its name was changed to its present form in 1914.

That why they’re called “Nupes.” Did we give away too much? Nah, but here 15 celebs you may not have realized rep the crimson and cream.

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Colin Kaepernick

Franchise QG of the San Francisco 49’ers.

Comedian Joe Clair

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Joe Clair

Rap City, son.

Cedric The Entertainer

A king of comedy.

Anfernee Penny Hardaway

NBA great despite the injuries.

Donald Byrd

A Jazz giant.

Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt the Stilt got buckets and was a Nupe.

Lecrae

This God fearing MC pledged at Middle Tennessee State University’s Eta Gamma chapter.

Robert L. Johnson

Savvy businessman and BET’s founder.

Johnnie Chochran

The man who got OJ off.

 

Bill Russell

A GOAT NBA player, and more.

Arthur Ashe

Pro tennis legend.

Chris Broussard

The man with all those sources.

Keith Clinkscales

Currently CEO of Sean “Diddy” Combs’ REVOLT.

Dr. Calvin Butts

The longtime Pastor of Abyssinian Baptist Church in Harlem.

 

Ralph Abernathy

Civil Rights leader and MLK’s homie.

This guy…

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