Compton, CA
1. Compton Menace (1980)
Rapper
Rapper and actor best known for his appearance as the gang member OG 2 Tone in the 2015 film Straight Outta Compton. He has toured domestically and internationally as a...
2. Steve Lacy (1998)
Music Producer
American hip-hop and R&B music producer who is best recognized for his work with the band The Internet. He was nominated for a Grammy Award for executive producing and performing...
3. Michel'le Toussaint (1970)
R&B Singer
Known mononymously as Michel'le, she is an R&B recording artist who began appearing on the TV One reality series R&B Divas: Los Angeles. Her single "Something in My Heart" topped...
4. O'Ryan (1987)
R&B Singer
Younger brother of rapper Omarion who is a recording artist himself, having released a self-titled album in 2004 that was made for a teen pop audience.
5. Brittany B. (1987)
Pop Singer
American singer and songwriter who came into the spotlight after releasing the mixtapes AfterHours and HelloSummer and the 2018 EP Urban Nostalgia. She was featured on episodes of Love & Hip...
6. Travon Free (1985)
Comedian
Known for his contributions both as a writer for Comedy Central's The Daily Show. He began his time as a writer there in October 2012 after being offered the position...
7. 1takejay (1998)
Rapper
Rapper who has been part of the rap crew the OneTakeBoyz. He has over 240,000 followers on Instagram.
8. YG (1990)
Rapper
Born Keenon Jackson but best known by the stage name YG, he is a West Coast rapper known for the radio single Toot It and Boot It. His 2013 single...
9. Eazy-E (1964)
Rapper
Born Eric Lynn Wright, he is an influential West Coast rapper and producer who is best known for being a part of the late 80's rap group NWA.
10. MC Eiht (1971)
Rapper
American rapper best known as the de facto leader of the West Coast hip hop group Compton's Most Wanted. He is also known for his role in the film Menace II...
11. MC Ren (1969)
Rapper
Compton rapper who was a member of the iconic late '80s/early '90s gangster rap group NWA. After the group disbanded in 1991, he released several moderately successful solo records, including Shock...
