The Barbershop Trilogy's Musical Stars

From cutting tracks to cutting hair.

Cedric the Enterainer in Barbershop - The salt-and-pepper look is usually a distinguished look on a man, but in Cedric the Entertainer's case—with the big afro and part—we can't co-sign. (Photo: FilmStills.net/Retna Ltd)
Keke Palmer as Gina’s niece in Barbershop 2: Back in Business - At 22, Keke Palmer is all grown up. But at 10, she made her acting debut in Barbershop 2, which actually inspired her family to move to California so she could pursue an acting career.(Photo: MGM)
Avant as Dexter in Barbershop 2: Back in Business - In his scene, Avant did what he does best: he sang.(Photo: Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)
Nicki Minaj as Draya in in Barbershop: The Next Cut - When she’s not making hit records or conquering the world, we’re all here for Nicki Minaj the actress.(Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures)Common as Jabari in Barbershop: The Next Cut - Considering the barbershop is located on the South Side of Chicago, it’s only right that Common, a south Chicago native, joined the third installment of the film series.(Photo: MGM/New Line Cinema)

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Keke Palmer as Gina’s niece in Barbershop 2: Back in Business - At 22, Keke Palmer is all grown up. But at 10, she made her acting debut in Barbershop 2, which actually inspired her family to move to California so she could pursue an acting career.(Photo: MGM)

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