Vincent Cespedes (born 14 September 1973 in Aubervilliers, Seine-Saint-Denis) is a French philosopher, writer and composer.
He is the author of essays on various subjects, and he published a novel on Cheikh Anta Diop and Panafricanism philosophy, set in the context of relations between Africa and the West.
Since 2008 he has directed a collection which he created at Larousse editions: "Philosopher" ("Philosophize").
He is also a painter, a pianist, a rapper and a composer.