Notable Residents

Here are a few notable individuals who have come from Edenwald Houses:

    1. Jamal Crawford: Jamal Crawford, born in 1980, is a retired American professional basketball player. He grew up in Edenwald Houses and is known for his career in the NBA, where he played for several teams, including the New York Knicks, Chicago Bulls, and Los Angeles Clippers.

    2. Clifford Joseph Harris Jr. (T.I.): Clifford Joseph Harris Jr., known professionally as T.I., is an American rapper, songwriter, actor, and record producer. He spent part of his childhood in Edenwald Houses and is known for his contributions to the hip-hop genre.

    3. Lloyd Banks: Lloyd Banks, born Christopher Charles Lloyd in 1982, is an American rapper and actor. He grew up in Edenwald Houses and is known for his work as a member of the hip-hop group G-Unit.

    4. Adrien Broner: Adrien Broner, born in 1989, is an American professional boxer. He grew up in Edenwald Houses and is known for his career in the sport, where he has won multiple world championships.

    5. DJ Envy: DJ Envy, born Raashaun Casey in 1977, is an American DJ, radio personality, and record producer. He spent part of his childhood in Edenwald Houses and is known for his work as a DJ and his hosting duties on the radio show “The Breakfast Club.”

  • 88-Keys (born 1976), record producer and rapper[13]
  • Emmy Andujar, Professional basketball player and member of the Puerto Rico national basketball team[14]
  • DreamDoll (born Tabatha Robinson), rapper/reality television personality (VH1 series “Bad Girls Club” and “Love & Hip Hop: New York”)
  • Jerry González (1949–2018), Latin jazz trumpeter[16]
  • Sharissa (born 1975), R&B singer[17]
  • Scoochie Smith (born 1994), professional basketball player[18]
  • Christopher Williams (born 1967), R&B singer and actor.
  • Milton Saul: Actor & Owner of Mattieu Ethan I Am Me. Apparel
  • Grand Mixer DXT – 1st Hip Hop Grammy Award Winner.
  • Tricky T – Summer Smash Song ” Johnny The Fox – Sleeping Bag Records.
  • Preacher Earl -Debut with Nice & Smooth Def Jam Records , Later to form a Group Preacher Earl & The Ministry
  • Eric E-Jam Murray – Wrote “Run Jessie Run”. Formulated the rap group” Famous MC” who came in 3rd place Coka Cola Ten Pan Apple Rap Contest in 1983. First time Rappers performed on Radio City Music Hall stage.
  • MC Stiles
  • Rich Nice
  • Choke No Joke
  • Malberry the NBA star
  • Steven Bernard Sheppard –is a retired American basketball player from New York City, who was nicknamed “Bear“.1977–1979 Chicago Bulls, 1979  Detroit Pistons  1979–1980  Eldorado Roma