The rap world loss one of the most beloved hip hop acts in Fred “The Godson”, but on his birthday he gets immortalized with his own street.
On Monday, Frederick “Fred the Godson” Thomas Way was unveiled on the corner of Leggett Avenue and Kelly Street in Fred’s native borough, The Bronx. The ceremony was held on Thomas’s birthday and brought out the likes of Fat Joe, Jim Jones, Sway Calloway, Bronx Borough President Ruban Diaz, and others. There was also a live performance from Jaque and TBM Fat Boy Izzo.
Happy Birthday, Fred The Godson 🕊
The late lyricist was honored in the Bronx today following his untimely passing in April.
A thread of the street co-name unveiling ceremony below ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/06LvWGykUN
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Jim Jones speaks on Fred The Godson inspiring him 💯 @jimjonescapo pic.twitter.com/xy1JRrFZCi
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Today also coincided with a new release from Fred The Godson. To help the celebration of his birthday, his latest album, Ascension includes nine songs.
