Latoya LeGrand Secures ‘Freaky Tah’ Street Renaming After Family’s 3-Year Fight in Queens

After three years of roadblocks, the family of slain hip-hop artist Raymond “Freaky Tah” Rogers finally saw justice—not in a courtroom, but at a street corner. Queens District 28 City Council candidate Latoya LeGrand led the charge to co-name the intersection of 134th Avenue and Guy R. Brewer Boulevard “Raymond ‘Freaky Tah’ Rogers Way.” The ceremony drew hundreds, honoring the late Lost Boyz member and his lasting cultural imprint on Southeast Queens. “This wasn’t just about a street sign—it was about restoring dignity and memory to a hometown hero,” said LeGrand. The tribute also highlighted the broader fight for cultural recognition in Black communities. With backing from Community Board 12, LeGrand turned a stalled dream into a permanent symbol of pride, resilience, and hip-hop legacy.