The impact of rap star Biz Markie was celebrated yesterday (September 25th) on Long Island, where the rapper was honored with his own street.
Biz, born Marcel Theo Hall, died on July 16th, 2021 at the age of 57.
The rapper spent his formative years in Brentwood, as well as Patchogue, where the street naming ceremony took place.
West Avenue and South Street was officially renamed Biz Markie Way during a ceremony attended by Patchogue Mayor Paul Pontieri, Biz’s wife Tara Lynn Hall and his 12-year-old step-daughter Averi.
