“The honouring of Daniel Dumile, the artist known as MF DOOM, is part of a tradition that must include the Hip Hop generation”, Graham says. DOOM’s longtime friend and KMD dancer, Jason J-Quest the Boogieman” Massey, led the committee. A petition put forward by the ‘KMD – MF DOOM Way Committee is also responsible for the move. Graham, a professor, public and social sector leader and schoolmate of DOOM.
The street will run on East Hudson Street, between Long Beach Boulevard and Riverside Boulevard – an area that DOOM and DJ Subroc frequented in their younger years.Īccording to HipHopDX, the City Council of Long Beach approved the dedication on 6 July following lobbying from Dr Patrick C. KMD – MF DOOM Way will be unveiled at a ceremony on Saturday, 31 July at 2 pm EST (7 pm BST).
