A Brooklyn based artist started a mural today in honor of the 25th anniversary of the Beastie Boys sophomore album Paul’s Boutique at the location where the store on the album cover once was. Check out the pictures after the jump!
(Video) LOL: Alex Tribek Spits Biggie, Beastie Boys, And Dr. Dre Lyrics On Jeopardy!!
Now, Alex Tribek is a true vet when it comes to the entertainment game, but who knew he had bars? Well, although they aren’t HIS, he still does a good job reciting them. Hit the jump to see how far Hip-Hop has come.
Petition Launched To Rename NYC Street Corner “Beastie Boys Square”
After unsuccessfully attempting to rename a Brooklyn street after the late Notorious B.I.G., LeRoy McCarthy has launched a new petition…this time to rename a Lower East Side corner after The Beastie Boys. LeRoy is asking Manhattan’s Community Board 3 and New York’s City Council to name the intersection of Ludlow Street and Rivington Street to “Beastie Boys Square,” because the location is where the cover of their 1989 album Paul’s Boutique was shot. The petition was launched in September and so far has 234 supporters, and will be presented to the Community Board 3 Manhattan in January. Do you think they’re going to let it rock?
Playground In BK To Be Renamed After Adam Yauch
This Saturday, May 4th, will be one year since the death of Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch. To honor his memory, report that the Palmetto Playground in Adam’s childhood neighborhood of Brooklyn Heights will officially be renamed the Adam Yauch Playground. A naming ceremony will be held this Friday, May 3rd. RIP, Adam!
(Video) Beastie Boys’ Mike D. Helps Sandy Victims With Free Food Truck [Over 19k Meals Given Out!]
To aide displaced Hurricane Sandy victims in the very-badly hit area of The Rockaways, Beastie Boys’ Mike D. started up a food truck, and has given out over 19,000 free meals alongside his business partner, Robert McKinley. “It’s a really hearty meal of chicken, beans, rice and vegetables,” he said of the food served. “A very complete, warm, flavorful meal, and certainly a lot more nutritious and balanced than a fast food option.” They’re currently in talks to coordinate with the local community to switch the truck over from giving away food, to charging for food but having it become staffed, run and operated on by local Rockaways citizens.
