Cast of Black Nativity

Black Nativity features a talented cast bringing the characters to life. Forest Whitaker plays Reverend Cornell Cobbs, Angela Bassett portrays Aretha Cobbs, Jennifer Hudson portrays Naima, Tyrese Gibson takes on the role of Loot/Tyson, Jacob Latimore plays Langston, Mary J. Blige embodies Platinum Fro, Nas portrays Street Prophet (Isaiah), and Vondie Curtis-Hall takes on the role of Pawnbroker. The most popular cast member today is Forest Whitaker, Reverend Cornell Cobbs.