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Too $hort To Be Honored In Street Naming Ceremony In Oakland

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According to. report from Datebook, West Coast legend and Oakland native Too $hort is being recognized by his hometown with a street now being called “Too $hort Way”.

Oakland’s City Council has announced that the three-block stretch on Foothill Boulevard between 47th avenue and High Street will soon be named after Oaktown’s first street-wise rapper. Councilmember Noel Gallo introduced the move during a council meeting on Tuesday (December 6). Mayor Libby Schaaf endorsed Short and the motion for the street naming has already been accepted.

“December 10th it’s official,” he captioned his post highlighting the street naming. “Blow the mafuckin whistle Biiiiiiiitch!!!!!”

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Too $hort’s street naming coincides with the release of his, Snoop DoggIce Cube and E-40‘s new album as the West Coast super group, Mount Westmore. The collective released their latest single, “Activated,” on December 2 with an accompanying music video.

Mount Westmore will be dropping their 16-track Snoop, Cube, 40, $hort LP on Friday (December 9) after initially making the project available exclusively via blockchain under the title Bad MFs this past summer. The release to DSPs will include additional tracks not featured in the previous release.

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Too $hort To Be Honored In Street Naming Ceremony In Oakland

Screen Shot 2022 12 06 at 4.05.07 PM

According to. report from Datebook, West Coast legend and Oakland native Too $hort is being recognized by his hometown with a street now being called “Too $hort Way”.

Oakland’s City Council has announced that the three-block stretch on Foothill Boulevard between 47th avenue and High Street will soon be named after Oaktown’s first street-wise rapper. Councilmember Noel Gallo introduced the move during a council meeting on Tuesday (December 6). Mayor Libby Schaaf endorsed Short and the motion for the street naming has already been accepted.

“December 10th it’s official,” he captioned his post highlighting the street naming. “Blow the mafuckin whistle Biiiiiiiitch!!!!!”

Screen Shot 2022 12 06 at 4.24.01 PM

Too $hort’s street naming coincides with the release of his, Snoop DoggIce Cube and E-40‘s new album as the West Coast super group, Mount Westmore. The collective released their latest single, “Activated,” on December 2 with an accompanying music video.

Mount Westmore will be dropping their 16-track Snoop, Cube, 40, $hort LP on Friday (December 9) after initially making the project available exclusively via blockchain under the title Bad MFs this past summer. The release to DSPs will include additional tracks not featured in the previous release.

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ICYMI: Biz Markie Honored with Street Naming in Long Island

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The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. 

Biz Markie’s widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island is dedicating a street to the late “Clown Prince of Hip Hop.”  Her Instagram post included a thankful message with a picture framing his street, BIZ MARKIE WAY.

“HONORARY STREET NAMING DEDICATION!

In honor of the contributions Biz has achieved as an actor, beatboxed, DJ and philanthropist, his hometown of Patchogue Long Island will honor him with the renaming of South Street to Biz Markie Way!

All are welcome”

The public event will take place Saturday, September 25th at 2 p.m. Eastern Time behind the 6th District Court. 150 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 -Southwest Parking lot. The legendary Biz Markie passed away on July 16th following his battle with Type Two diabetes. He was 57 years old.

The legendary Juice Crew rapper had a 35-year career that touched many. His 1989 hit “Just a Friend” ranked Top 40 in multiple countries and went platinum.

More recently, known for his appearances on dozens of episodes of Nick Jr.’s kids TV series Yo Gabba Gabba! While having classic guest roles on Fox Network’s In Living Color and in the film Men in Black II.

Nobody beats The BIZ.

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Biz Markie Memorialized Set To Receive His Street In Long Island

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The late Biz Markie is getting his own street in his hometown. 

Biz Markie’s widow, Tara Davis, announced Wednesday that his hometown of Patchogue, Long Island is dedicating a street to the late “Clown Prince of Hip Hop.”  Her Instagram post included a thankful message with a picture framing his street, BIZ MARKIE WAY.

“HONORARY STREET NAMING DEDICATION!

In honor of the contributions Biz has achieved as an actor, beatboxed, DJ and philanthropist, his hometown of Patchogue Long Island will honor him with the renaming of South Street to Biz Markie Way!

All are welcome”

The public event will take place Saturday, September 25th at 2 p.m. Eastern Time behind the 6th District Court. 150 West Main Street, Patchogue, NY 11772 -Southwest Parking lot. The legendary Biz Markie passed away on July 16th following his battle with Type Two diabetes. He was 57 years old.

The legendary Juice Crew rapper had a 35-year career that touched many. His 1989 hit “Just a Friend” ranked Top 40 in multiple countries and went platinum.

More recently, known for his appearances on dozens of episodes of Nick Jr.’s kids TV series Yo Gabba Gabba! While having classic guest roles on Fox Network’s In Living Color and in the film Men in Black II.

Nobody beats The BIZ.

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