Update 08/01/2021 10:28am:

Previously, a petition was launched by Dr. Patrick Graham, who pushed to get a New York street named after the legendary rapper whose presence once graced the city. Graham went on to say, “[DOOM] still inspires many young people to view the potential of everyday life. Long Beach should be proud of its native son and honor him and his legacy on a street sign. Just as important, the city should embrace the unity Mr. Dumile represents for generations to come."

Now, it has been revealed that a street in Long Beach, New York, was named after MF DOOM. The sign is located at the Riverside Blvd and E. Hudson Street intersection and says “KMD—MF DOOM Way” under the present signs. Long Beach city manager Donna Gayden spoke on the matter, saying, “MF DOOM left an indelible mark on the music industry and on the lives of people across the globe. Long Beach is proud to bestow this honor in his memory and proud that he [once] called our City home.” According to reports, the late London-born rapper was raised in Long Beach, New York. Take a look above.

source: Stereogum

Original 02/23/2021 2:13pm:

The passing of MF DOOM impacted many in the music industry, as the rapper’s death was revealed months after his passing. Many like Madlib, Freddie Gibbs, and more spoke about the late rapper’s impact. Now, a petition has surfaced, intending to name a New York street after MF DOOM.

The petition was launched by Dr. Patrick Graham, who wrote a note on behalf of the KMD-MF DOOM Way Committee. The blurb on the petition said, “Mr. Dumile represents the ability to grow through tragedy and unite people around common themes. We need more individuals like him during this time of political and social divisions. Mr. Dumile still inspires many young people to view the potential of everyday life. Long Beach should be proud of its native son and honor him and his legacy on a street sign. Just as important, the city should embrace the unity Mr. Dumile represents for generations to come."

The cause of death for DOOM is still unknown, and the rapper was reportedly almost done with the follow-up to ‘Madvillianly’ with collaborator Madlib. Stay tuned for more updates.

source: Complex