Here are a few notable individuals who have come from Butler Houses:
- Kool Keith: Kool Keith, born Keith Thornton in 1963, is an American rapper and record producer. He grew up in Butler Houses and is known for his work as a rapper, particularly as a member of the group Ultramagnetic MCs.
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Richie Havens: Richie Havens (1941-2013) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He spent part of his childhood in Butler Houses and is known for his contributions to the music industry, particularly as a performer at the Woodstock Festival in 1969.
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Bumpy Johnson: Bumpy Johnson (1905-1968) was an American gangster and organized crime figure. He spent part of his life in Butler Houses and is known for his involvement in organized crime in Harlem and his role in the numbers racket.
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Jaqueline Berrien: Jaqueline Berrien (1961-2015) was an American civil rights lawyer and government official. She spent part of her childhood in Butler Houses and is known for her work as the head of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission under President Barack Obama.
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DJ Chuck Chillout: DJ Chuck Chillout, born Charles Turner in 1962, is an American DJ and radio personality. He grew up in Butler Houses and is known for his work as a DJ, particularly in the genres of hip-hop and R&B.