Jay-Z: Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter in 1969, is an American rapper, entrepreneur, and record executive. He grew up in Marcy Houses and is known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre, releasing several popular albums such as “Reasonable Doubt,” “The Blueprint,” and “4:44.”
Memphis Bleek: Memphis Bleek, born Malik Cox in 1978, is an American rapper and actor. He also grew up in Marcy Houses and is known for his collaborations with Jay-Z and other prominent artists, releasing several popular albums such as “Coming of Age” and “The Understanding.”
Sauce Money: Sauce Money, born Todd Gaither in 1969, is an American rapper and songwriter. He grew up in Marcy Houses and is known for his collaborations with Jay-Z and other prominent artists, writing several hit songs such as “I’ll Be Missing You” by Puff Daddy and “U Been Warned” by Wu-Tang Clan.
Jamel Shabazz: Jamel Shabazz, born in 1960, is an American photographer and author. He grew up in Marcy Houses and is known for his iconic photographs documenting the hip-hop scene in New York City during the 1980s and 1990s.