Notable People
See also: List of people from New York CityVarious public figures have grown up or lived in Queens such as business magnate and television personality Donald Trump. Musicians who have lived in the borough include singer Nadia Ali, rappers Nicki Minaj and 50 Cent, Simon & Garfunkel and Johnny Ramone. Actors such as Adrien Brody and Lucy Liu grew up in the borough. Other actors such as Mae West have also lived in Queens. Mafia Boss John Gotti lived in Queens for many years.
Queens has also been home to athletes such as professional basketball player Rafer Alston and Olympic Athlete Bob Beamon.
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