Trenton Central High School alumni

Shawn Corey Carter (born December 4, 1969), known professionally as Jay-Z, is an American rapper, businessman, and record executive. He was named the greatest rapper of all time by Billboard and Vibe in 2023. Rooted in East Coast hip-hop, Jay-Z is known for his complex lyricism that often uses double entendres, wordplay, and braggadocio. His music is built on a rags to riches narrative. He is the wealthiest musical artist in history, worth US$2.8 billion as of 2026.

American avant-garde composer, pianist, author and inventor (1900–1959)

South Sudanese-American middle-distance runner

106th mayor of New York City from 1990 to 1994

American comedian, actor, and writer (1919-1962)

African American writer and performance artist (1948-2018)

American-Israeli basketball player

American opera tenor (1900–1972)

Recipient of the Purple Heart medal (1923-2020)

American football player (born 1946)

American basketball player (1915–1993)

American basketball player (born 1966)

American diplomat (1913-2005)

American baseball player

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