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1. Daddy Mikey (1999)

Rapper

Rapper with a debut mixtape called Blood Money who became notable for singles such as "TwoStep," "Street Wars" and "Billie Jean." He signed to the music label YSL. 

2. Dillon Baheri (1999)

YouTube Star

Known on YouTube as Exility, he is a prolific Call of Duty gamer with more than 2.8 million subscribers. His gameplay, tips, and supply drop videos have earned him sponsorships with companies...

3. Marcell Johnson (1994)

Family Member

Actor who rose to fame as the son of Empire actress Taraji P. Henson. He appeared alongside her in several episodes of the popular Fox series.

4. Roman Hall (1999)

Vine Star

Vine comedian known for his short videos about both his day-to-day life and current events and political figures. His popular videos earned him more than 90,000 followers and over 11...

5. Jemel McWilliams (1980)

Dancer

Dancer and actor most famous for his role as Anthony on the drama web series Black Boots. As a dancer, he has performed at high-profile events like the Victoria's Secret...

6. Chloe Arnold (1980)

Dancer

Dancer, choreographer, and entrepreneur who primarily rose to fame for winning So You Think You Can Dance's first crew battle with her dance group Syncopated Ladies. She has also had...

7. Marielle Hadid (1980)

Designer And A Businesswoman

Daughter of reality star Mohamed Hadid and older half-sister of models Gigi and Bella Hadid. She has earned over 270,000 followers to her mariellemama Instagram account. 

8. Mya (1979)

Pop Singer

Pop and R&B singer known for her contribution to the cover of "Lady Marmalade" with Christina Aguilera, P!nk, and Lil' Kim. Her single "My Love is like...Wo" became Gold-certified. 

9. Daniel Wiafe (1980)

Reality Star

Blogger and real estate investor most well known as one of the hosts of the HGTV series Flipping the Heartland. He gained his spot on the network writing for his...

10. Taylor Humphries (1980)

Rock Singer

Lead singer and songwriter for the alternative rock band Barenaked Ladies. He went on to become CEO and founder of Ranked Media.

11. John Stanton (1980)

Journalist

Journalist who became the Washington, DC bureau chief for BuzzFeed News.

12. Tayvion Power (2001)

Instagram Star

Social media star who became one of the top teenage Vine personalities, reaching over 1 million followers. He is also an actor, dancer, and comedian. He has over 110,000 followers...

13. John Leonard (1939)

Journalist

Remembered best for his work with The New York Times Book Review, The New York Review of Books, and The Nation, this literary, artistic, and cultural critic was awarded the...

14. Theodore F. Morse (1970)

Songwriter

Best known for writing songs for Tin Pan Alley with his wife Theodora.

15. Oscar C. Badger (1970)

War Hero

U.S. Navy officer who served in both World Wars and earned the Medal of Honor after the 1914 Battle of Veracruz, Mexico.

16. Eva Dykes (1893)

Teacher

Intellectual and academic who is most remembered as the first black American woman to fulfill the requirements necessary to obtain a doctoral degree.

17. J Edgar Hoover (1895)

Law Enforcement Officer

Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1935 to 1972 who instituted a centralized fingerprint file and forensic laboratories.

18. Archibald Roosevelt (1894)

Family Member

Son of the 26th president of the United States, Theodore Roosevelt, who was wounded more than once while serving for both the U.S. Army as an officer and the U.S....

19. Geary Francis Eppley (1895)

Teacher

Longtime professor, coach, and athletic director at the University of Maryland.

20. Frank Slaughter (1908)

Autobiographer

An American fiction author and doctor, he is best known for his semi-autobiographical novel, That None Should Die. Two of his other novels, Sangaree and Doctors' Wives, were adapted into...

21. Earle Wheeler (1970)

War Hero

Served as U.S. Army Chief of Staff from 1962 to 1964 and oversaw military action in Vietnam.

22. Bill France Sr. (1909)

Race Car Driver

Late race car driver most famous for being one of the founders of NASCAR. He is a member of numerous Halls of Fame, including the NASCAR and International Motorsports Hall...

23. Donovan Carter (1989)

Football Player

Former football player and actor who gained fame playing "Vernon" on the HBO show Ballers. He has 70,000 followers on Instagram.

24. Yung Gleesh (1989)

Rapper

Indie rapper who rose to national prominence through the release of several street mixtapes that showcased his dark and original style of street rap.

25. Alexandra Dawson (1989)

Blogger

Blogger known for her variety of content ranging from health-conscious food to overall wellness. 

26. Maria Breese (1989)

TV Actress

Actress most famous for her recurring roles as Molly on Project Hollywood and a nurse on General Hospital. She has also made minor appearances on series like Roomiez and Shameless.

27. ChellytheMC (1996)

Rapper

Female rapper best known as Chelly The MC. She rose in popularity from her single "There She Go." She released the music video for "Addressin' Sh!t" in 2020. 

28. Gabi Andrews (1996)

Reality Star

Reality television star who is known for her appearance on the MTV series Lohan Beach Club. She is also known for her work as a model and social media ambassador...

29. Stephen Sharer (1998)

YouTube Star

YouTube vlogger and model known for his self-titled channel. He's popular for sharing his wild stunts and vacations as well as DIY and entertainment-related videos.

30. Romilli (1996)

Rapper

Team member of the rap collective Squad Boyz who dropped a project called #ForeverDiryAss in November of 2016.

31. Dick Thompson (1920)

Race Car Driver

American race car driver and Corvette enthusiast who won five SCCA Championships from 1956 to 1962. He is the author of 1958's The Corvette Guide and was inducted in the...

32. Gene Davis (1920)

Painter

American artist known for "Black Grey Beat" from 1964 and other paintings featuring vertical, multi-colored stripes. "Franklin's Footpath" and "Sun Sonata" were among his most popular creations.

33. Aly Antorcha (1996)

Instagram Star

Social media sensation who gained her following through Tumblr and Instagram. She earned more than 30,000 followers on her Instagram alone. 

34. Elizabeth Martinez (1925)

Activist

Known best for her 1976 work 500 years of Chicano History in Pictures, this Chicana author and feminist activist also ran an unsuccessful 1982 campaign for Governor of California. In...

35. LittyB (2006)

YouTube Star

Digital video creator who has gained fame for her LittyB YouTube channel. Her vlogs and challenges have helped her amass more than 210,000 subscribers. Her "CATFISHING MY 12 YEAR OLD...

36. Oguchi Onyewu (1982)

Soccer Player

American centre back who was named Best Foreign Player in the Belgian First Division with Standard Liege in 2005. He became a member of the US national team in 2004.

37. Corey Sanders (1975)

Boxer

Journeyman heavyweight known for his brutal KO victory over former WBC champ Oleg Maskaev and taking on Mike Tyson in a series of exhibition matches.

38. Corey Hawkins (1989)

Movie Actor

Actor most well known for portraying rap superstar Dr. Dre in the 2015 biopic Straight Outta Compton. He also made his popular debut in the William Shakespeare adaptation of Romeo...

39. Jack Nimitz (1930)

Saxophonist

Jazz baritone saxophone player who worked as a session musician with many famous acts like The Beach Boys, appearing on songs like "Sloop John B."

40. Judge Joe Brown (1947)

TV Show Host

Famous as the star of the television court program the Judge Joe Show, he is also known for his work in the Criminal Court of Shelby County, Tennessee. He rose...

41. Avi Marban (2003)

TikTok Star

Short form comedy and meme content creator who is best known for sharing videos on his avi.m2021 TikTok account. He went on to amass more than 270,000 fans on the platform.

42. Jazzi Groom (2003)

TikTok Star

TikTok personality and content creator who rose to fame by posting dance and lip sync videos on her jazzigroom account. She has built a fanbase of more than 310,000 followers on the...

43. Chi Chi Monet (2003)

Rapper

Rapper who rose to fame as a child for tackling serious subjects like bullying and education in her original music. She's gained a following through posting her songs to YouTube...

44. Donnell Rawlings (1970)

Comedian

Famous for playing Ashy Larry on the Comedy Central program Chappelle's Show. He is also known for his recurring role as Day Day Price on the HBO series The Wire.

45. Barbara Murray Holland (1933)

Novelist

A twentieth-century American writer, she is known for such vice-celebrating works as Endangered Pleasures: In Defense of Naps, Bacon, Martinis, Profanity, and Other Indulgences; The Joy of Drinking; and When...

46. GoldLink (1970)

Rapper

D'Anthony Carlos, known better by his pseudonym GoldLink, is a rapper who rose to fame after the self-release of his debut mixtape The God Complex. The project gained not only...

47. Sissy Sheridan (2004)

TV Actress

Actress of the stage and screen who landed a regular role in Netflix's Maniac as Asia. She joined the cast of the hit web-series Chicken Girls in the role of Angie and has hosted...

48. Sarah Baker (1990)

Movie Actress

Often cast in comedy movies, she is an actress whose credits would includeThe Campaign, Tammy, The Meddler, Mascots and Life of the Party. She was cast as a series regular in The Kominsky...

49. Rip Taylor (1934)

Movie Actor

Comedian and actor who became known for his wacky antics and his high-pitched voice.

50. Loe Calavera (1991)

Makeup Artist

Makeup artist whose work has been featured by brands like Halifa, Femme Forward and Glowoptical Photography. She is also a well-known Instagram presence with more than 40,000 followers.

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