Compton has produced an extraordinary number of globally recognized figures in sports, music, and entertainment.
* **Kendrick Lamar:** Rapper, songwriter, and Pulitzer Prize winner. * **Serena & Venus Williams:** Multiple Grand Slam-winning tennis champions. * **Dr. Dre:** Legendary rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. * **Eazy-E:** Pioneering rapper and co-founder of N.W.A. * **Richard Sherman:** Super Bowl-winning NFL cornerback. * **DeMar DeRozan:** Multi-time NBA All-Star. * **Niecy Nash:** Emmy Award-winning actress and television host. * **Anthony Anderson:** Acclaimed actor and comedian. * **Kevin Costner:** Academy Award-winning actor and director (born in Compton).