First name pronounced Koh-lin. Jamaincan imigrant parents, born in the US. Republican Secretary of State 2001-2005. Military experience: General, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. National Security Advisor.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Bronx Walk of Fame 2001.

Congressional Gold Medal 1991.

French Legion of Honor.

Liberty Medal 2002.

Presidential Citizens Medal 1989.

Presidential Medal of Freedom 1991.

D.M.C.
rapper, dj, adopted

Real/Birth Name:

Darryl Matthews McDaniels

Also Known As:

Easy D
DMC
Darryl "D.M.C." McDaniels

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

31 May 1964

Age today:

56

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Group Run-D.M.C.. See Run. Album Ultimate Run DMC. Adopted at age 1 month.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Guitar Center RockWalk 2002.

Long Island Music Hall of Fame.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2009.

Guitar Center RockWalk 2002 as a member of group Run-D.M.C..

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 2009 as a member of group Run-D.M.C..

Dame Grease
rapper, producer

Real/Birth Name:

Damon Blackman

Gender:

Male

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Album Live on Lenox Ave..

Damon Dash
rapper, producer, business, style, actor, director, writer

Real/Birth Name:

Damon Anthony Dash

Nickname(s):

Dame

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

3 May 1971

Age today:

49, 11 days before his 50^th birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Co-founder of Roc-A-Fella Records wi Jay-Z. Movies The Woodsman, State Property, State Property 2.

DJ E-Z Rock
rapper, dj, producer

Real/Birth Name:

Rodney Bryce

Nickname(s):

Skip

Gender:

Male

Death Date:

27 April 2014

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

From Harlem in New York. Formerly in group Rob Base & DJ E-Z Rock. Song It Takes Two. Age 46 at death.

DJ Eddie Cheeba
rapper, dj

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Sturgis

Also Known As:

Eddie Cheeba

Gender:

Male

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

DJ Hollywood
rapper, dj

Real/Birth Name:

Anthony Holloway

Also Known As:

Wood

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

10 December 1954

Age today:

66

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

One of the original "old school" rappers, worked with DJ Eddie Cheeba. Some say he coined the term "hip-hop".

DJ Red Alert
rapper, dj, radio

Real/Birth Name:

Fred Crute

Also Known As:

Kool DJ Red Alert
Red Alert

Nickname(s):

Red

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

27 November 1956

Age today:

64

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Sagittarius ♐ - the Archer or Centaur - people born November 23 through December 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

New York City FM stations 98.7 KISS FM, WQHT, Power 105.1 FM.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Bronx Walk of Fame 2003.

DMC Hall of Fame.

DukeDaGod
rapper, business

Real/Birth Name:

George Herbert Moore

Also Known As:

Duke Da God

Gender:

Male

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Member of group Children of the Corn, The Diplomats. Albums More than Music, Vol. 1, Dipset: The Eye of the Eagle.

Frankie Lymon
singer, overdose

Real/Birth Name:

Frank Joseph Lymon

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

30 September 1942

Death Date:

27 February 1968

Age at Death:

25

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. Song Why Do Fools Fall in Love. Died of a heroin drug overdose.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame 1993 as a member of group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.

The Vocal Group Hall of Fame 2000 as a member of group Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 7083 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry1 February 1994

G. Dep
rapper, criminal

Real/Birth Name:

Trevell Gerald Coleman

Also Known As:

G-Depp
G Dep
G-Dep
Dep

Nickname(s):

The Deputy

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

19 November 1974

Age today:

46

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Name stands for Ghetto Dependent. Album Child of the Ghetto. Songs Let's Get It, Special Delivery. Turned himself in for shooting a man 15 years earlier. Was convicted April 2012. Has also served time for robbery.

Harry Belafonte
singer, actor, activist

Real/Birth Name:

Harold George Belafonte Jr.

Nickname(s):

King of Calypso

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

1 March 1927

Age today:

94

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Songs Jamaica Farewell, Matilda, Banana Boat Song with the famous line "Day-O." Movie Islands in the Sun.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame 2013.

Hit Parade Hall of Fame 2011.

International Best-Dressed Hall of Fame List 1972.

International Civil Rights Walk of Fame 2005.

Kennedy Center Honors 1989.

National Medal of Arts 1994.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6721 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry

Isabel Sanford
actor, Broadway, comedy

Real/Birth Name:

Eloise Gwendolyn Sanford

Also Known As:

Isabell Sanford

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

29 August 1917

Death Date:

9 July 2004

Age at Death:

86

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

TV series The Jeffersons, All in the Family. Movie Guess Who's Coming for Dinner. Broadway play The Amen Corner.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry15 January 2004

Jae Millz
rapper

Real/Birth Name:

Jarvis Mills

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

11 September 1983

Age today:

37

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Albums Back 2 Tha Future, Zone Out Season. Song Holla at a Playa.

Jim Jones
rapper

Real/Birth Name:

Joseph Guillermo Jones II

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

16 July 1976

Age today:

44

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Group The Diplomats (aka Dipset.) Albums On My Way to Church, Harlem: The Diary of a Summer, Pray IV Reign. Misdemeanor assault conviction.

Joe Budden
rapper

Real/Birth Name:

Joseph Anthony Budden II

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

31 August 1980

Age today:

40

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

From Jersey City, New Jersey. Song Pump It Up.

Joe Morton
actor, Broadway, Tony Award

Real/Birth Name:

Joseph Thomas Morton Jr.

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

18 October 1947

Age today:

73

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movie What Lies Beneath, The Brother from Another Planet, City of Hope, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Of Mice and Men, Speed, Stealth. TV series God Friended Me, Eureka, Scandal. Broadway plays Raisin, Hair.

Juelz Santana
rapper

Real/Birth Name:

LaRon Louis James

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

18 February 1983

Age today:

38

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aquarius ♒ - the Water-Carrier - people born January 21 through February 19

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Best known for his featured status on Cam'ron hit songs, Oh Boy, Hey Ma.

Keith David
actor, producer, Broadway, Tony Award

Real/Birth Name:

Keith David Williams

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

4 June 1956

Age today:

64

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Nominated for a Tony Award. Movies Hollywood Homicide, Homeland Security, Transporter 2, The Chronicles of Riddick, Agent Cody Banks, Volcano, Platoon, The Thing (1982). TV series ER, Spawn, Gargoyles.

Kurtis Blow
rapper, dancer, actor

Real/Birth Name:

Kurtis Walker

Also Known As:

Kool DJ Kurt

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

9 August 1959

Age today:

61

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Leo ♌ - the Lion - people born July 23 through August 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

A break dancer. Song The Breaks was rap with a disco beat. Album Kingdom Blow. Movie In Dark Places. A "gospel rapper".

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Bronx Walk of Fame 2005.

Large Professor
rapper, producer

Real/Birth Name:

William Paul Mitchell

Also Known As:

Extra P
LP
Large P
Xtra P

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

21 March 1973

Age today:

48, 32 days after his birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Aries ♈ - the Ram - people born March 21 through April 20

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Produced tracks for many other rappers. Group Main Source.

Lil Mama
rapper, singer, dancer

Real/Birth Name:

Niatia Jessica Kirkland

Also Known As:

Lil' Mama

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

4 October 1989

Age today:

31

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Albums Voice of the Young People, VYP (Voice of the Young People). Song Lip Gloss.

Loon
rapper, actor

Real/Birth Name:

Chauncey Lamont Hawkins

Also Known As:

Amir Junaid Muhadith

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

20 June 1975

Age today:

45

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Gemini ♊ - the Twins - people born May 22 through June 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Album Loon. Movies State Property 2, Death of a Dynasty. Changed his name to Amir Junaid Muhadith after converting to Islam. Group Harlem World.

Max B
rapper, producer, criminal

Real/Birth Name:

Charly Wingate

Also Known As:

Biggaveli

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

21 May 1978

Age today:

42, 29 days before his 43^rd birthday

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Formerly with group The Diplomats. Found guilty of manslaughter and conspiracy to commit robbery, June 2009. 75 year sentence.

Milton Berle
actor, female impersonator, comedy, tv, radio, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:

Mendel Berlinger

Nickname(s):

Uncle Miltie
Mr. Television

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

12 July 1908

Death Date:

27 March 2002

Age at Death:

93

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, The Mark of Zorro.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame 1992.

California Hall of Fame 2007.

Jewish-American Hall of Fame.

NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame 1988.

National Broadcasters Hall of Fame 1981.

Television Academy Hall of Fame 1984.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6771 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to radio

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6263 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the television industry

Mix Master Ice
rapper, dj

Real/Birth Name:

Maurice Bailey

Also Known As:

DJ Ice

Gender:

Male

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Group UTFO.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

DMC Hall of Fame.

Moby
composer, musician, producer, actor, business, activist, punk, writer

Real/Birth Name:

Richard Melville Hall

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

11 September 1965

Age today:

55

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Virgo ♍ - the Virgin - people born August 22 through September 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Tried Punk rock with little success. Mainly Electronic music. Theme for TV show Twin Peaks. Albums Moby, Play, Wait for Me. Activist against domestic violence. Owns a vegan restaurant.

Norman Whitfield
composer, musician, R&B

Real/Birth Name:

Norman Jesse Whitfield

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

12 May 1940

Death Date:

16 September 2008

Age at Death:

68

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Taurus ♉ - the Bull - people born April 21 through May 21

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Songs for Motown I Heard It through the Grapevine, Cloud Nine, War, Papa Was a Rolling Stone, Car Wash.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Songwriters Hall of Fame 2004.

SoulMusic Hall of Fame.

Rob Brown
actor, football

Real/Birth Name:

Rob Brown

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

1 March 1984

Age today:

37

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Pisces ♓ - the Fish - people born February 20 through March 20

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Movies Finding Forrester, Coach Carter, Take the Lead, The Express, the latter in role of Ernie Davis. TV series Treme, Blindspot. Played varsity football at team Amherst College.

Teddy Riley
producer, singer, composer, musician, rapper, R&B

Real/Birth Name:

Edward Theodore Riley

Also Known As:

Lil Man
Street
Swingbeat
The Finisher
Jam

Gender:

Male

Birth Date:

8 October 1967

Age today:

53

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Libra ♎ - the Scales - people born September 24 through October 23

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Album Dangerous produced for Michael Jackson. Music for movie New Jack City.

Halls of Fame, Awards, etc.

Hollywood Walk of Fame A star at 6405 Hollywood Boulevard for contributions to the recording industry16 August 2019

Yaya DaCosta
actor, model, soap, singer, Broadway

Real/Birth Name:

Camara DaCosta Johnson

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

15 November 1982

Age today:

38

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Scorpio ♏ - the Scorpion - people born October 24 through November 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

TV series All My Children, Ugly Betty, Chicago Med, Chicago Fire. Television movie Whitney. Movie Honeydripper. Broadway play The First Breeze of Summer.

Young B.
rapper

Real/Birth Name:

Bianca Dupree

Also Known As:

Young B

Gender:

Female

Birth Date:

1 July 1980

Age today:

40

Traditional Zodiac Sign:

Cancer ♋ - the Crab - people born June 22 through July 22

Birth Place:

Harlem, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA

Brief Facts:

Album Webstar Presents: Caught in the Web. Song Chicken Noodle Soup.

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rapper, dj, producer

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