Here are a few notable individuals who have come from Jefferson Houses:
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A$AP Rocky: A$AP Rocky, born Rakim Athelaston Mayers in 1988, is an American rapper, songwriter, and actor. He spent part of his childhood in Jefferson Houses and is known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre.
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Tony Orlando: Tony Orlando, born Michael Anthony Orlando Cassavitis in 1944, is an American singer, songwriter, and producer. He spent part of his childhood in Jefferson Houses and is known for his work in the music industry, including his hits “Tie a Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree” and “Knock Three Times.”
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Roscoe Orman: Roscoe Orman, born in 1944, is an American actor and comedian. He spent part of his childhood in Jefferson Houses and is known for his portrayal of Gordon on the children’s television show “Sesame Street.”
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Guy Fisher: Guy Fisher, born in 1947, is a former American drug kingpin who spent part of his childhood in Jefferson Houses. He became the first black man to own the Apollo Theater in Harlem during the 1970s, but later was convicted of drug trafficking charges and sentenced to life in prison.
Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and there may be other notable individuals associated with Jefferson Houses who are not mentioned here.