The late Biz Markie will be honored by his hometown Patchogue, Long Island, with a street naming.
Biz’s widow made the announcement on Wednesday via Instagram. “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,” Davis wrote before thanking the people who helped make the honor happen,” her post read. The street naming ceremony is scheduled for September 25.