Mayor de Blasio has recently signed a bill that will give him the opportunity to rename 42 streets and places in the five boroughs. Two of those streets will be named in the honor of Hip-Hop’s birthday and also a Brooklyn MC ‘Pumpkinhead.’
Rakim Reveals Plans To Perform ‘Paid In Full’ In Its Entirety Live This Summer
One of New York City’s most important and highly regarded rappers, Rakim, has announced this summer he will perform his debut album from start to end alongside Eric B. Paid in Full was released in 1987 and is considered one of raps classic albums, featuring hits like “Paid In Full,” “Eric B. Is President” and “I Ain’t No Joke.” Rakim’s performance of the classic album take place July 13th at BB King’s. Tickets go on sale this Friday. Click here for more information. More below.
Five Arrested In Connection With Gas Explosion In East Village
Authorities have arrested five people in connection with the deadly gas explosion that took place in the East Village last year. Four of the five arrested have been charged with involuntary manslaughter as the explosion, killed two men, injured dozens of others and forced hundreds of people to vacate their homes. The blast, which took place 121 Second Avenue and brought three buildings down to the ground, is now being said to be a direct result of “landlord hungry to cash in on soaring rents at the expense of doing the proper work to ensure the safety of both the residents in the building and the surrounding neighborhood,” according to Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus Vance Jr. More below.
(Video) Marc Anthony Says “F*** Donald Trump.” !
Last night while performing in NYC Marc Anthony decided he wanted to really express his feelings towards presidential candidate Donald trump, and boy let me tell you! There was no holding back here and it was all caught on camera! Check out the video after the jump!
(Video) Sick Jokesters Play ISIS Prank On NYC R Train Passengers, Clearing Out The Entire Train
Authorities are looking for two males who played a frightening ISIS highjacking prank on a NYC subway that sent passengers fleeing from the train, completely clearing it out.
Homeless Man Stabbed To Death In NYC Shelter
NYPD is currently searching for a suspect who reportedly stabbed a homeless man to death Wednesday night. Police reports indicate a fight broke out between the 62-year-old victim and another man around midnight at the Boulevard Homeless Shelter on Lexington Avenue and 124th Street in East Harlem. More below.
