Jamal Roberts
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Jamal Roberts wins American Idol season 23
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Jamal Roberts, the 28-year-old physical education teacher from Meridian, Mississippi, has been crowned the winner of American Idol season 23, making history as the first Black man to take the title in over 20 years. The soulful singer, who auditioned with Rick James' 'Mary Jane,' beat out runner-up John Foster in the May 2025 finale. As a proud dad to three young daughters, Roberts dedicated his victory to his family and hometown.