15 celebrities you didn’t know were black – You will be shocked seeing this! (With Pictures)

14. Derek Jeter

In the world of professional sports, it is commonly known that New York is definitely the hardest city to play in. Not only are the fans incredibly demanding, but the media also tends to be absolutely brutal. One NY sports figure that never seemed to catch any flack was the Yankees champion Derek Jeter. He retired last year at the age of 40, and he still gets tons of NYC love wherever he goes. In case you didn’t know, Derek Jeter was born in NJ in 1974 to an Irish mother and an African-American father. SEE ALSO: 10 celebs living with deadly diseases (With Pictures)