List_of_people_from_Compton,_California

List of people from Compton, California

List of people from Compton, California

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This article lists notable people who are natives of Compton, California, or have been residents of the city.

Arts and entertainment

Athletes

Entrepreneurs

Civic leaders

Rappers

Other

  • Kimberly Anyadike – youngest African-American woman to pilot a plane solo across the United States[25]
  • Roger Hedgecock – Conservative radio talk show host and former Mayor of San Diego

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