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List of people from Long Beach, California

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The following notable people were born in, residents of, or otherwise closely associated with the city of Long Beach, California.

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  34. ^ "Super Bowl halftime show: 6 questions about the Dr. Dre, Mary J. Blige, Snoop Dogg, Kendrick Lamar and Eminem spectacle". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
  35. ^ "R&B artist Paloma Ford wants you to know she's from the LBC". Long Beach Post.
  36. ^ "Warren G showcases Long Beach in new hip-hop documentary, plays Summertime in the LBC July 7". Press Telegram. July 2, 2018. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
  37. ^ "R&B Singer Giveon Details His California Upbringing & Breaks Down His Latest Single "Like I Want You" [Interview + Premiere]". Okayplayer. February 7, 2020. Retrieved September 4, 2022.
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  40. ^ "Marilyn Horne a shoo-in for the Long Beach Music Hall of Fame, and you can't change our mind". Press Telegram. November 2, 2015. Retrieved September 28, 2022.
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  50. ^ Guzman, Richard (May 12, 2014). "Black Flag launches tour with new lead singer, Long Beach resident Mike Vallely". Press-Telegram. Retrieved May 15, 2014.
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