Bette Jones, of Farmington, CT, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 3, 2020 of Covid 19 complications. Bette was born on August 24, 1939 in Providence, Rhode Island, to Celia and Thomas McTague. Bette was raised in Providence Rhode Island and Willimanctic, CT, eventually raising her family in Farmington, CT. She attended Windham High school […]
Fred The Godson Recieves A Street Named In His Honor Written by Basinradio on February 22, 2021
Following his tragic passing on April 23rd, 2020,Fred The Godson‘s legacy has been immortalized by way of a Bronx street named in his honor. Today, supportive fans gathered to watch the unveiling of Frederick “Fred the Godson” Thomas Way on the corner of Leggett Avenue and Kelly Street in The Bronx, Fred’s home borough.
The ceremony was attended by several artists and media personalities, including Fat Joe, Jim Jones, and Sway Calloway; in fact, Joe even shared a few words, deeming the occasion to be a bittersweet one. “The thing that’s so special about Fred,” explains Joe, in a clip captured by a fan in attendance, “is that he would have made you feel special. So even though he is who he is, every time he sees you, he wants to put a smile on your face. Fred was my friend. Really my brother, really my friend. If I
Fred The Godson Has Street Named After Him in the Bronx
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“I’m thrilled that Fred’s name and legacy are being recognized all over the world, specifically in the neighborhood he grew up in.” - @RealSwaypic.twitter.com/0RwSCYg1HP HipHopDX (@HipHopDX) February 22, 2021
Following the tragic passing of New York lyricist Fred The Godson to COVID-19 last year, his hometown borough of the Bronx honored the late rapper by naming a street after him.
Frederick “Fred the Godson” Thomas Way was unveiled on a snowy Monday afternoon in NYC on Fred s birthday. The unveiling ceremony included appearances from Fat Joe, Sway Calloway, and Jim Jones. The Bronx Borough President Ruban Diaz was also in attendance and a live performance from Jaque and TBM Fat Boy Izzo.