Born August

Jay, a pitcher, got signed to the big leagues two months before he turned 18.

She was a fan favorite in several seasons of the unusual reality show.

Washington lent his expertise to six consecutive presidents.

The renowned “sidewalk surfer” was the first female skateboarder to go pro.

Payne’s falsetto elevated songs like Story of My Life and What Makes You Beautiful.

Albums like Iron Works and Honor Killed the Samurai earned the MC acclaim.

Salaam was part of the feared New York Sack Exchange foursome of the 1980s.

Armes was known for his unusual cases, prosthetic hands, and action figure.

DeMille penned the Joe Ryker and John Corey book series.

Scoop was known for work with artists like Missy Elliott, plus his hit, “Be Faithful.”