Final answer:
Yes, the Beatles collaborated with prominent African-American musicians such as Aretha Franklin and Billy Preston.
Step-by-step explanation:
Yes, the Beatles collaborated with prominent African-American artists. One notable example is their collaboration with the famous American soul singer, Aretha Franklin. The Beatles worked with Franklin on their hit song 'Let It Be,' where she contributed powerful backing vocals.
Another African-American musician that the Beatles worked with is Billy Preston. Preston played the organ on several Beatles songs, including 'Get Back' and 'Don't Let Me Down.'